Academic scholars face a difficult challenge when attempting to grasp the intricate world of mathematics. The complexity of mathematical concepts often lies hidden beneath layers of formulas and procedures, obscuring their true essence. Traditional educational resources often fall short in conveying the profound meaning behind these concepts, leaving students and scholars feeling overwhelmed and irritated. Furthermore, the integration of information technology (IT) with mathematics remains an under explored frontier, preventing the development of logical insights from arbitrary initial conditions. As a result, there is an urgent need for a solution that can bridge these gaps and offer an innovative approach to learning mathematics. Utilizing Visuals and Information Technology in Mathematics Classrooms is a comprehensive and innovative solution to the challenges faced by academic scholars in the field of mathematics. This book takes a bold step in addressing these issues by offering a unique approach – visualization. By harnessing the power of visual representation, we transform complex mathematical concepts into easily understandable images, making the transition from initial states to final states of these crucial ideas visually intuitive. Utilizing Visuals and Information Technology in Mathematics Classrooms not only simplifies the learning process but also sets the stage for a paradigm shift by effectively merging education and IT, creating a forward-thinking approach that is poised to reshape the world of academia.

Mobile technologies influence the way that we interact with the world, the way that we live. We use them for communication, entertainment, information and research. In education settings, there has been substantial investment in mobile devices, often without a concomitant investment in developing pedagogy and practices. With mobile technologies evolving rapidly, and the number of educational apps growing, there is a need for research into how they facilitate mathematics learning. Such research is of particular importance regarding how such devices may be used to open up new ways of envisaging mathematics and mathematics education, and to help develop conceptual rather than procedural or declarative knowledge. This volume draws upon international research and reports on a range of research projects that have incorporated mobile technologies for mathematics education. It presents research on the use of mobile technologies, such as iPads, iPods, iPhones, Androids, and Tablets, across a diverse range of cultures, year levels and contexts. It examines the ways in which mobile technologies, including apps, might influence students’ engagement, cognition, collaboration and attitudes, through the reshaping of the learning experience. In addition, the book presents appropriate ways to integrate mobile technologies into teaching and learning programmes. It is a significant reference book for those involved with teaching mathematics or using mobile technologies in education, while also offering insights and examples that are applicable to the use of digital technologies in education generally.

This practical book shows the reader how to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) to enhance mathematics teaching in the secondary sschool.

First Published in 2000. Using combined first-hand experiences as class teachers, in the advisory service, and as teacher trainers, this book was written to help teachers and students in training to consider some of the issues that surround the use of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) in today's and tomorrow's classrooms. It explores the uses of ICT in mathematics teaching and learning, past and present, and provides a rationale for its use within and beyond the daily mathematics lesson, and suggest some innovative ways forward.

Using Technology in the Classroom highlights the essential topics related to using technology in education, as outlined in the ISTE (NETS-S and NETS-T)standards. The book covers all the relevant technology topics related to understanding, creating, developing, applying and implementing technology rich experiences for students and teachers. Organized and aligned to the nationally adopted ISTE and NETS standards that teachers must use in the classroom. Addresses the use of technology in the classroom: online educational resources, the latest in educational software, electronic communication, creating Web-based instruction, emerging technology, as well as how to utilize each of these elements to implement a technology-based curriculum.

There exists a wealth of information about inquiry and about science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), but current research lacks meaningfully written, thoughtful applications of both topics.Cases on Inquiry through Instructional Technology in Math and Science represents the work of many authors toward meaningful discourse of inquiry used in STEM teaching. This book presents insightful information to teachers and teacher education candidates about using inquiry in the real classroom, case studies from which research suggests appropriate uses, and tangible direction for creating their own inquiry based STEM activities. Sections take the reader logically through the meaning of inquiry in STEM teaching, how to use technology in modern classrooms, STEM projects which successfully integrate inquiry methodology, and inquiry problem solving within STEM classrooms with the aim of creating activities and models useful for real-world classrooms.

This first book in the series will describe the Net Generation as visual learners who thrive when surrounded with new technologies and whose needs can be met with the technological innovations. These new learners seek novel ways of studying, such as collaborating with peers, multitasking, as well as use of multimedia, the Internet, and other Information and Communication Technologies. Here we present mathematics as a contemporary subject that is engaging, exciting and enlightening in new ways. For example, in the distributed environment of cyber space, mathematics learners play games, watch presentations on YouTube, create Java applets of mathematics simulations and exchange thoughts over the Instant Messaging tool. How should mathematics education resonate with these learners and technological novelties that excite them?

In academia, a looming challenge threatens the very foundations of education as we know it. This formidable adversary is none other than the demographic cliff, a phenomenon that casts a long shadow over the future of higher learning. Simultaneously, the shifting perceptions of education in our modern world have given rise to fierce competition for students. This has resulted in a series of revisions in admission and transfer policies, causing enthusiastic debates about the rightful place of credits within a student's academic journey. Restructuring General Education and Core Curricula Requirements is a groundbreaking book that emerges as the solution to these pressing challenges. This remarkable work serves as a beacon of hope in these turbulent times, offering a comprehensive exploration of the core curricula dilemma and paving the way for transformative change. It addresses the need for thoughtful reflection on the meaning of core curricula in the modern world, diving into its history, and presenting innovative solutions for institutions seeking to provide students with a rigorous and relevant core education.

Computers have changed the ways that mathematics are taught and learned. Is your institution taking advantage of what today's technology offers? With contributions from researchers and practitioners alike, Using Information Technology in Mathematics Education explores the impact of the computer on the curriculum, the teaching and learning of mathematics, and the professional development of teachers, both pre-service and in-service. As editor James Tooke states: “The connection between mathematics and the computer is obvious. Elementary notions of mathematics gave rise to the computer; advanced notions gave it a more powerful state. As the computer advanced, it expanded mathematics, allowing the creation of further branches of the field; for instance, fractal geometry had no reality until the advent of high-speed computers.” In its look at the relationship between mathematics, the computer, and mathematics education, Using Information Technology in Mathematics Education: addresses the computer as a vehicle for teaching calculus at Texas A&M includes reports from several programs that have utilized the computer when teaching mathematics at lower levels of content than calculus such as intermediate algebra and geometry examines the computer's role in student learning probability discusses the use of computers in the professional development of teachers explores ways to use computers to reduce mathematics anxiety Using Information Technology in Mathematics Education examines the history and impact of computers in mathematics and mathematics education--from the early, crude computer-assisted instruction efforts through LOGO software for elementary schools, through MAPLE for the university, to the Web-based calculus courses now being offered by outstanding universities. Use it to facilitate learning and teacher growth in your institution!

In an era marked by the rapid integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into our lives, the discourse surrounding its implications has intensified. The Role of Generative AI in the Communication Classroom is a pioneering book that delves into the multifaceted dimensions of AI, specifically focusing on OpenAI's revolutionary Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer (Chat GPT) and its profound influence on the landscape of communication education. This book navigates the intersection of technology, education, and ethics, shedding light on the imperative need for a collaborative approach to shape AI's evolution. AI's potential to reshape industries and human roles is undeniable. Rooted in the intricate workings of AI and its hallmark, Chat GPT, this book meticulously dissects the dynamic relationship between humans and machines. The discourse extends beyond technology and into the realm of education, asserting that the power to mold AI's trajectory cannot rest solely in the hands of developers. While revealing AI's transformative potential in the communication classroom, the book conscientiously explores ethical concerns and biases, fostering a balanced approach to its integration. This book is instrumental to the ongoing discourse on AI's role in education. The call for ethical considerations, inclusivity, and regulation serves as a guiding compass for educators, students, developers, and policymakers alike. The book ensures a holistic perspective on AI's integration by addressing privacy, citation, voice ownership, and overall digital ethics.