Technology in Teaching
Technology is an asset to great teaching but not a replacement. Technology is one of the best ways to provide instant feedback to students which is critical for understanding math. I use Schoology, Quizizz.com, and Google Forms for students to see when they get answers correct or incorrect. From that instant feedback students can be directed to remediation or enrichment resources based on their initial responses. Being able to provide that type of individualized support to 30 students would take hours without technology resources.
Collecting the data from those student responses is also important to direct any future class instruction or remediation. When students and teachers can quickly access test data, I can see if there are class trends about topics I need to do a better job teaching or topics that most students understand.
However, research backs up the value of handwritten practice. I believe it is still critical that students graph lines on paper, construct triangles with compasses, and take handwritten notes. Once they have the basics by hand we can use technology to explore and expand. Geogebra and Desmos are great resources for students to explore how equations and figures change and move.
Collecting the data from those student responses is also important to direct any future class instruction or remediation. When students and teachers can quickly access test data, I can see if there are class trends about topics I need to do a better job teaching or topics that most students understand.
However, research backs up the value of handwritten practice. I believe it is still critical that students graph lines on paper, construct triangles with compasses, and take handwritten notes. Once they have the basics by hand we can use technology to explore and expand. Geogebra and Desmos are great resources for students to explore how equations and figures change and move.