Using Technology to Enhance Mathematics Instruction

Megan Kelley Hope College Summer 2013 Advisor: Dr. Vicki-Lyn n Holmes

Exploring iBooks

MOTIVATION
Explore TPACK Research Effective technology integration for pedagogy around specific subject matter requires developing sensitivity to the dynamic, transactional relationship between these components of knowledge situated in unique contexts .
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Reproduced by permission of the publisher, 2012 by tpack.org

GUIDING QUESTION
How can iBooks be used as a viable pedagogical tool for secondary mathematics instruction?

PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
Differentiated Instruction Multiple Intelligences Interactive Involvement/Engagement Student Ownership of Learning Self-pacing Review Level Playing Field

Assessment Personalize Learning

PEDAGOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
All students should have access to an excellent and equitable mathematics program that provides solid support for their learning and is responsive to their prior knowledge, intellectual strengths, and personal interests . NCTMs Principles and Standards for School Mathematics

CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Common Core State Standards Conceptual Understanding Make Connections

Content Literacy
Skills

CONTENT KNOWLEDGE
Common Core Standards for Mathematical Practices ( f i r s t t h r e e o f e i g h t ) CCSS.Math.Practice.MP1 Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

CCSS.Math.Practice.MP2 Reason abstractly and quantitatively.

CCSS.Math.Practice.MP3 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others

TECHNOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE
P hase I: T heory A ttended the iB ooks H ackathon C onference at the Kent Intermediate S chool D istrict on June 11 -12 th . U sed iB ooks author to create an example iB ook for our M ath 323 course next fall. A nalyzed iB ooks features as viable pedagogical tools. P urpose: to share w ith math educators how technology can enhance instruction using an example of my iB ook on the Triangle S um T heorem. P hase II: P ractice S econdary M ath M ethods students create Geometry iB ooks. S tudents implement iB ooks w ith public high school students. P urpose: to determine if iB ooks technology helps to increase students mathematics achievement.

iBooks Author
Free software that can be downloaded on mac computers.

You create an iBook on a mac computer using this software and then view it in iBooks on an iPad.
Similar to Keynote & PowerPoint with a distinguishing feature being interactive widgets.

Our iBook

Lesson on the Triangle Sum Theorem. 7 th Grade We chose not to include much text because of the topic, but some look much more like a traditional textbook. You can personalize it for your audience.

SHOW IBOOK

SUMMARY PHASE 1: THEORY

How can iBooks be used as a viable pedagogical tool for secondary mathematics instruction?

Yes, it is does in theory meet the standards for being the next viable pedagogical instrument. HOWEVER, it is one tool not the only tool.

OUTSIDE RESOURCES
Bookry.com GeoGebra / geogebratube.com Educreations ShowMe Screencasts: QuickTime Player, Screencast -o-matic, Screen Chomp (on Ipad) Google Forms YouTube/TED Talks That Quiz / Quizlet

CONCLUDING REMARKS
These features can spark ideas for resources that can be used across a variety of mediums to encourage best practices in the classroom . iBooks can be created to share information in other fields as well. The possibilities are endless . Effective teaching requires continuing efforts to learn and improve. These efforts include learning about mathematics and pedagogy, benefiting from interactions with students and colleagues, and engaging in ongoing professional development and self- reflection.
Th e NCTM s Pr i n c i p l e s a n d St a n d a r d s f o r Sc h o o l Ma t h e ma t i c s ( 2 0 0 0 )

FURTHER RESEARCH
Phase II: Practice
Taking what weve learned here and expounding and expanding on it. 12 pre-service teachers in Math Methods course will make 5 books. Approximately 150 secondary students in the public school

REFERENCES
Common core state standards initiative: Preparing America's students for college & career . (2012). Retrieved from http://www.corestandards.org/Math/Practice Dickie, S., Braunius, S., DiLaura, A., & Mika, J. (2013). Creating open inter-active books . iTunesU. Retrieved from https://itunes.apple.com/us/course/creating -openinteractive/id655035165 NCTM (2005). Principles and standards for school mathematics . Natl Council of Teachers of.