Course Profile

sap course 1533909716

Course Code:

EME 302

Course Title:

Technology in Mathematics Education

Course Level:

BS

Credit Hours/ ECTS Credits:

(2+2+0) 3 TEDU Credits, 6 ECTS Credits

Catalog Description:

Benefits and limitations of using educational technologies in mathematics. Using interfaces of the software of technological tools and resources. Integration of the new and developing educational technology such as web-based software, dynamic software, graphical tools (CBR), simulations, calculators. Design, and critique technology- enhanced mathematical activities. Benefits and limitations of using educational technologies in mathematics. Using interfaces of the software of technological tools and resources. Integration of the new and developing educational technology such as web-based software, dynamic software, graphical tools (CBR), simulations, calculators. Design, and critique technology- enhanced mathematical activities.

Pre-requisite:
Co-requisite:

Pre-requisites: NONE
Co-requisites: NONE
Semester: 
Spring
Type of Course: 
Compulsory
Mode of Delivery: 
Face-to-face
Language of Instruction: 
English
Course Objectives: 

This course aimed to have a deep understanding about the best practices for use of educational technology in the classroom and prepare prospective teachers who use a variety of resource materials such as software, print materials, technology, and activity files to enhance the learning of mathematics. In addition to these, the main issues related to the use of appropriate technology to support the learning of mathematics and the role of online platforms and social media in teaching. 

Course Learning Outcomes: 

Upon completion of this course, the student should be able to:

  1. Have an understanding about the issues regarding the integration of technology in mathematics learning and teaching.
  2. Have knowledge of current research related to the use of technology for instruction in the mathematics classrooms.
  3. Have a deep understanding of the characteristics of good lessons and strategies when using technology
  4. Use resources and materials available to assist in designing, delivering, and assessing technology-enhanced instruction in the elementary mathematics curriculum.
  5. Have a competence with at least one mathematics-specific technology that is in use in mathematics classrooms.
  6. Gain a point of view on the issues of classroom management in technology enhanced lessons
  7. Have a grasp of issues related to assessment when technology is an integral part of instruction.
Learning Activities and Teaching Methods: 
Discussion/Debate
Reading
Scaffolding/Coaching
Demonstrating
Collaborating
Predict-Observe-Explain
Microteaching
Simulation & Games
Web Searching
Others: Using Software Programs, Reflective Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria: 
Case Studies / Homework
Observation
Others: Lab exercises, technology enhanced math lesson plan, microteaching, reflection paper

Student Workload:

Lectures
56
hrs
Course Readings
28
hrs
Observation
1
hrs
Lab Applications
12
hrs
Resource Review
3
hrs
Report on a Topic
20
hrs
Microteaching
5
hrs

Prepared By:

Elif Medetoğulları

Revised By:

Gizem Güzeller