Maine Department of Education

Judy Chandler is the technology integration specialist, mathematics teacher and math mentor trainer for main learning technology incentive. Thinking Mathematically was one of her podcast. Students are learning by moving from lesson to lesson and example to example throughout a text. Many are unable to connect with the content and become disengaged and feel frustration of falling behind. Other succeed by memorizing meaningless procedures they will soon forget. The piece that is missing from this learning environment is thinking mathematically. Then like math, Science they teach the scientific method and provide opportunity for students to become scientist in the classroom. Mathematics engage students to thinking mathematically. As teachers we do this by asking questions to help engage their thinking. As for today, technology resources provide powerful new tools for the classroom. Questions also direct classroom discussion and guide critical thinking experiences. As a teacher ask questions and challenge the students.

Judy also had another podcast called Mathematics with Technology. Some math teachers are reluctant to embrace technology as a valuable classroom resource. Teachers say they don't have time and they have successful students. Other colegus ask, What does technology bring to the classroom? What is it's role in mathematics education? The National council of teachers of mathematics says technology is essential. It enhances student learning. It is one of the critical principles of a high quality math education. Concepts that we teach have connections to early learning of applications in the real world and our foundation of future learning.

I think technology in education plays a major part. Teachers need to be up to date with the latest technology. Students learn more with hands on activities. These podcast will help me as a teacher to make sure that I'm up to date with the latest technology. Also how to create a better learning environment for my students. Student's don't need burp back education. They need different things like technology to motivate and help them along the way.