Trends and Issues in ICT by Anthea

Today’s Focus Our Topic: Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Aim: 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 21 st 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 support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Journal Article: Mathematics, numeracy and e-learning Written by Jenni Way and Colin Webb (2006)

Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Main Points of Journal Article 1 ) 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 support Primary 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: Brainpop 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 support Primary 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 support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Podcast: ICTGUY Students talking about maths screencasting

Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Popcast: ICTGUY Students talking about maths screencasting students-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 support Primary 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 support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Video: castudentmedia

Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Video: castudentmedia Video’s Main Points: 3 rd and 6 th grade students in a Californian school work in collaborative teams to design animated videos The mathematics topic they worked on was 3 rd 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 support Primary 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 support Primary 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 support Primary 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)

Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning Conclusion Successful integration of ICT goes hand-in-hand with sound pedagogies (Way & Webb, 2006) Sound pedagogical frameworks Effective Teaching and Learning Successful integration of ICT

Using ICT to support Primary Mathematics and Numeracy Learning References Atttard, C. (2011). Teaching with Technologies. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. Vol. 16, No. 2, Branson, D. (2008). ICTGUY0814 – Students talk about math screencasting. Retrieved from Department of Education, Training & Youth Affairs (DETYA). (2000). Learning for the Knowledge Society: An Education and Training Action Plan for the Information Economy. Kilderry, A., Yelland, D., Lazaridis, N. & Dragicevic, S. (2003). ICT and numeracy in the knowledge era: Creating contexts for new understandings. Childhood Education suppl. Annual Theme. 79.5, 2003: Retrieved from au/eric/docview/ /fulltextPDF?accountid=12629 Northcote, M. (2011). Teaching with Technologies. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. Vol. 16, No. 3, Way, J. & Webb, C. (2006). Mathematics, numeracy and e-learning. Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom. Vol. 11, No. 3, 2006: Retrieved from 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, Retrieved from

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