Course Details

1. List reasons for using technology today in the teaching of mathematics.
2. Explain the advantages and disadvantages for using the internet at the teaching of mathematics.
3. Explain the “cognitive technology” and the basic values of the constructivism in relation to the use of technology.
4. Propose ways for using technology for the teaching of specific mathematical concepts.
5. Analyze the stages of the development of geometrical thinking and justify the use of dynamic geometry in education.

The concept “cognitive technology” and the new perspectives of using technology in the teaching of mathematics.

The use of internet in education. Advantages and disadvantages. As a tool for teacher and as a tool for student.

Logo. The philosophy of Papert and the use of the program today.

Dynamic geometry. The use of sketchpad, euclidraw, geogebra etc.

The use of technology in the teaching of statistics and probability. 

The interactive board and its use in mathematics education.

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• The International Journal of Technology in Mathematics Education
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• Hoyles, C. & Lagrange, J. (2009). Mathematics Education and Technology. Rethinking the Terrain: the 17th ICMI Study. Springer.

The taught part of course is delivered to the students by means of lectures, conducted with the help of computer presentations. Lecture notes and presentations are available through the web for students to use in combination with the textbooks. In many cases students have to work collaboratively in order to think critically and creatively, communicate with each other and present a group work.