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Trends and Issues in ICT by Anthea
Today’s Focus
Our Topic:Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy LearningAim:To investigate what other teachers are doing with ICT in primary mathematics and numeracy learning and how teaching and learning are transformed with its innovative uses.
Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Introduction Integration of information and communication
technology (ICT) is fundamental in school education in the 21st century
Reason: “To prepare young people to participate in and contribute to an information society that requires high levels of literacy, numeracy, technological competence and a spirit of creativity and enterprise” (DETYA, 2000, p.17)
Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Overview:• Journal Article• Website• Podcast• Video• Key Issues and Trends• Implications for Teaching
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Journal Article: Mathematics, numeracy and e-learningWritten by Jenni Way and Colin Webb (2006)http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/EJ793932
Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Main Points of Journal Article1) Describe how mathematics/numeracy learning is enhanced through the use of ICT.2) Identify how computer-based technologies can transform pedagogy 3) Investigate the three main uses of ICT which contribute to improving student learning:• ICT as innovative objects• ICT as curriculum tool• ICT enables new learning environment
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Strengths of Journal Article• Relevant – Australian
based study• Informative and
interesting• Simple but detailed
analysis• Written by expert
teachers for other teachers
• Extensive research base
Weaknesses of Journal Article• This study is 5 years old
now, many new ideas and ICT tools have
evolved • Not enough examples on
the different kinds of ICT tools being used.
Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Website: Brainpop
Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Website: Brainpophttp://www.brainpop.com/Website’s Main Points:• High quality and engaging animation• Curriculum based content from all subject areas• Target audience: Primary and Secondary students• Provides explanation of various mathematical concepts• Offers a wide range of support material such as jokes, games, quizzes and activities
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Strengths of Website• Curriculum based and
relevant content• Wide range of content and support materials• Age appropriate topics and activities• Online quizzes can be used for assessment purposes
Weaknesses of Website• Some content only
suitable for American audience
• Needs subscription fees although initial free trial subscription is available
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Podcast: ICTGUY0814 - Students talking about maths screencasting
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Popcast: ICTGUY0814 - Students talking about maths screencastinghttp://www.smsn.vic.edu.au/ictguy/index.php/2008/08/25/ictguy0814students-talking-about-maths-screencasting/
Podcast’s Mainpoints:• Australian ICT educator’s skype conversation with Grade 6 students from California• Focus on building a learning community on innovative maths teaching• Students talked about how ICT tools have empowered their learning
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Strengths of Podcast• Great sound quality - podcast clear and audible• Global learning • ICT and ICT tools clearly explained• Students shared about how they learn best• Recorded in a casual and friendly manner
Weaknesses of Podcast• A little outdated – made three years ago• Duration of podcast a bit
too long for some children
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Video: castudentmedia
Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Video: castudentmediahttp://www.schooltube.com/video/968befd932519082c2c1/castudentmedia
Video’s Main Points:• 3rd and 6th grade students in a Californian school work in collaborative teams to design animated videos• The mathematics topic they worked on was 3rd grade Geometry, according to the California Mathematics
Standard.• These students used a worm to teach the concept of
perimeter as it slowly crawled along the outside of a rectangle.
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Strengths of Video• Student-centred learning• Simple and cute
animation • Clear and concise
explanation • Duration of video is short enough to maintain students’ attention
Weaknesses of Video• Some maths terms were
not explained• Background music can be improved
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Key Issues and Trends• Adopt the ‘Doing rather than knowing’ concept in
mathematics education (Kilderry, Yelland, Lazaridis and Dragicevic, 2003)• Offer opportunities for student-centred learning through the use of ICT• Use ICT to enable creative learning environments and
new ways of teaching and learning• Explore new technologies as innovative teaching tools
(Way & Webb, 2006)
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
Implications for Teaching• Teachers to improve basic ICT skills and ICT competence• Extend children’s mathematical thinking and understanding by
using complex, authentic learning tasks• ICT enhances educational outcomes – teachers should support
each other in using ICT • The availability and continuity of school-based support
promotes ICT integration • Reflect upon the use of ICT tools and consider how you can
better use them in future
( Way & Webb, 2006)
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ConclusionSuccessful integration of ICT goes hand-in-handwith sound pedagogies (Way & Webb, 2006)
Sound pedagogical frameworks
Effective Teachingand Learning
Successful integrationof ICT
Using ICT to supportPrimary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning
ReferencesAtttard, C. (2011). Teaching with Technologies. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. Vol. 16, No. 2, 2011.Branson, D. (2008). ICTGUY0814 – Students talk about math screencasting. Retrieved from http://www.smsn.vic.edu.au/ictguy/index.php/category/podcast/Department of Education, Training & Youth Affairs (DETYA). (2000). Learning for the Knowledge
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Vol. 16, No. 3, 2011.Way, J. & Webb, C. (2006). Mathematics, numeracy and e-learning. Australian Primary
Mathematics Classroom. Vol. 11, No. 3, 2006: 19-24. Retrieved from http://www.eric.ed.gov/PDFS/EJ793932
Yelland, N. & Kilderry, A. (2010). Becoming numerate with information and communications technologies in the twenty-first century. International Journal of Early Years Education.
Vol. 18, No. 2, June 2010, 91-106. Retrieved from http://www.informaworld.com
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