Response to Math and Technology
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I totally disagree… there is a place for technology in the math classrooms. However, have been a math teacher myself, I know that the use of technology should not eliminate a student’s need to understanding mathematics. Yes, I do believe that students need math taught separately and opportunities to construct their own mathematical knowledge before sitting in front of a computer or calculator.
The misconception here is that some teachers are not aware of how to do this. Just because you use technology and math in the same sentence does not automatically mean using calculators and a computer to generate answers. I think a very important part of this is looking at the method/philosophy of the teacher. I know that “technology” does not produce the same cognitive result as actually learning the meaning/patterns/and relationships with numbers in math. Just because a student can produce the answer to 43+26 on a spreadsheet does not mean he or she has mastered double-digit addition. Technology is not a crutch allowing students to avoid understanding. It is to be a tool that enhances understanding.
The misconception here is that some teachers are not aware of how to do this. Just because you use technology and math in the same sentence does not automatically mean using calculators and a computer to generate answers. I think a very important part of this is looking at the method/philosophy of the teacher. I know that “technology” does not produce the same cognitive result as actually learning the meaning/patterns/and relationships with numbers in math. Just because a student can produce the answer to 43+26 on a spreadsheet does not mean he or she has mastered double-digit addition. Technology is not a crutch allowing students to avoid understanding. It is to be a tool that enhances understanding.
