Electronic Proceedings
of the 12th Asian Technology Conference in Mathematics
Abstract
Both Computer and
Traditional Technology Are Inevitable for Mathematics Teaching:
Revisiting why we use
technology
Author: Masami Isoda
Affiliation: Univeristy
of Tsukuba, Japan
We use technology to
improve mathematics education. The first part of this lecture, the logical
inconsistencies for
introducing technology come from the difference of society, curriculum and
technology itself will
be mentioned. Because inconsistencies logically existed, we should develop
the judicious position
of using technology. The judicious users will be teachers and students. The
second part, I would
illustrate the Japanese approach by focusing on teachers. The later half, I
would addressed the
importance of judicious using of technology if it is to be a necessity in
enhancing students
mathematical explorations and developing mental object in order to support
their mathematization.
The basic theories of mathematics education will be applied to explain this
position. To illustrate
the importance of both the traditional and computer technology, I would use
the perspective drawing
and mechanical motions as for the example.