Mathematics with Technology

These podcasts are provided by Judy Chandler, technology integration specialist, mathematics teacher, and math mentor/trainer for the Maine Learning Technology Initiative. In the first podcast Ms. Chandler explores "Mathematics with Technology. She explains how technology can provide influential enhanced learning for math students. Through this technology students can apply math in an integrated multi-sensory and collaborative learning environment. However, many teachers make excuses as to why technology is not used, with also recognizing the need. Simply they do not want the take the time to implement the technology.

"Thinking Mathematically", is the title of the second podcast by Ms. Chandler. She challenges students that are unable to connect to engage in "thinking mathematically,which historically, has been a key piece in the evolution of that body of knowledge we call
mathematics. As teachers this thinking is used by questioning. This form of questioning allows the students to explore and investigate mathematics through critical thinking. These podcasts offer resources for both teacher and student that will be helpful in building knowledge in the use of technology.

Educators may use these podcast to stress the importance of "Mathematics with Technology". It is essential in this day and age that technology be used to it's maximum. With the rate of change in technology it can be useful in acceleration of mathematical concepts. Students are very up to date with technology, therefore with the integration of mathematics students will be up to date with mathematics.

It is known that the U.S. lags behind other countries in mathematics. I say if technology can enhance the critical thinking involved in understanding mathematics, then why not use it!!! Initiatives should be used through out the U.S. in order to properly integrate mathematics with technology.