Course Description
The use of dynamic mathematics software can not only help students develop a better understanding of abstract mathematics concepts, but also help students look into the essence of mathematics and develop a positive attitude towards mathematics learning. This course aims at enhancing student teachers’ understanding of various applications of learning technologies, so as to empower them to use the contemporary technologies effectively in secondary mathematics teaching and learning. Specifically, the course provides an overview of the latest development of learning technologies, with emphases on its effective use with appropriate instructional designs. To achieve this end, this course will examine how to integrate contemporary learning technologies with recommended instructional methodologies within secondary mathematics learning contexts so as to fulfill the objectives of the mathematics curriculum standards. After completion of the course, student teachers will be able to integrate the acquired earning technologies to support students' development in mathematics education, and take up related challenges with confidence and efficacy.
Intended Learning Outcomes
CILO-1: Get acquainted with the basic functions of dynamic geometry software (e.g., GeoGebra).
CILO-2: Effectively use those functions to reveal fundamental mathematical ideas, for example common properties of a specific kind of functions using tracking provided by dynamic geometry software (DGS).
CILO-3: Creatively integrate DGS with other applications and internet+ platforms to design lessons to achieve teaching objectives as well as to assessment students' achievements.