Enhancing

Student

Learning

Maths

Computer-basedtechnologies in the

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Focus

• explore how computer-based technologies can support learning

• gain an overview of the support available to schools in the teaching and learning of all KLAs K-12

• focus on the document, Computer-based technologies in the Maths KLA.

The purpose of this presentation is to give you time to:

Learning with computer-based technologies

expand opportunities for achieving syllabus outcomes in the KLAs

develop computer-based capabilities.

The focus of learning with computer-based technologies in NSW schools is to:

Computers in Schools Program

infrastructure support is provided

all schools are connected to the Internet

training is provided for all staff in computer-based technologies

additional personnel are appointed

curriculum support materials are developed.

The Computers in Schools Program (CISP) is an acknowledgement that computer-based learning in schools will happen only if:

Internet initiatives

Computer-based technologies in the ... KLA documents

Internet support documents

Computer-based technologies in the ... KLA documents

Document development

Curriculum KLA team coordination

Inclusion of teacher stories and student work samples

System-wide distribution of drafts

Distribution to every teacher

Aims

learning with computer-based technologies

developing capabilities

computer-based learning activities

school management issues and strategies.

The document, Computer-based technologies in the Maths KLA provides teachers with an understanding of:

Computer-based capabilities

locate, access, evaluate, manipulate, create, store and retrieve information

express ideas and communicate with others

understand the applications of technology in society

discriminate in their choice and use of appropriate technologies

develop the confidence to explore and adapt technological understandings and skills.

Learning experiences involving computer-based technologies provide students with the ability to:

Using computer-based technologies to locate, access, evaluate, manipulate, create, store and retrieve information

Create spreadsheets in order to record statistical data

Use drawing software packages to investigate geometrical properties of shapes. For example, see the snapshot Square: Yeah, yeah!

Select and critically examine material located on the Internet

Expressing ideas and communicating with others using computer-based

technologies

Use multimedia software to develop, organise and present mathematical information. For example, see the snapshot, Haunted hollows fraction table

Create a photographic and text layout. For example, see the snapshot, Hunting historical facts

Use computer-based technologies to tabulate, analyse and display data

Developing an awareness of the range of applications of computer-based

technologies in society

Use the Internet to research topics in mathematics. For example, see the snapshot, Hunting historical facts

Investigate the use of the Internet to research topics in mathematics. For example, see the snapshot, Australian statisitics

Examine the impact of computer-based technologies on mathematical modelling for specific careers

Discriminating in the choice and use of computer-based technologies

for a given purposeExplore the benefits of using computer software rather than pen and paper

Explore the benefits of using graphing plotter software, dynamic geometry packages and graphing calculators, rather than using pen and paper

Explore the benefits of using the Internet and dynamic geometry packages, rather than using pen and paper

Developing confidence to explore, adapt and shape technological

understandings now and in the future

Explore different ways of incorporating photographs and texts from the Internet into a document, for example, see the snapshot, Hunting historical facts

Identify the similarities between a familiar and a new graphics package

Explore the strengths of various forms of algebraic software, (e.g. numeric integration, definite integration, free form algebra, factorising and expanding)

Snapshots

Using graphing software

Select the number of rows required for the data by selecting the appropriate number from the “Rows” menu bar

Step-by-step instructions

Classroom management ideas

Hints on how to use the software

Samples of student work

Extension activities

Making it work in your school

Principal’s support and leadership

Shared, school-based decision making process

Purposeful use of computer-based technologies

Collegial learning practices

Recognition of achievements

Realistic goals and action plans

Getting started

Getting started

Discuss documents at next staff, faculty or grade meeting

Take an activity to try (start small)

Experiment with a piece of software

Team teach with and observe colleagues

Rework units to include a computer-based focus

Tap into existing initiatives

Action learning process

Note the anticipated and unanticipated outcomes and start to plan a new cycle informed by what you have learnt

Be flexible and draw data from a number of sources and use a range of techniques

Take your time and adopt a team approach to data analysis

Consult widely and develop a realistic plan of action incorporating monitoring techniques

Think big and prioritise

Interpreting the findings, drawing out the implications and identifying future directions

Putting the plan into action and keeping track of how the plan unfolds

Collating the information and looking for patterns and critical incidents

Thinking about how you are going to get there and how you’ll know you’ve arrived

Identifying where you are at and where you want to go

Support structures

regions wider community

school community

State Office

Key support

structures

Curriculum support - future directions

Develop support material for the use of computer-based technologies in early childhood learning

Extend the use of the Internet: projects targeting each KLA

Support schools in undertaking action learning to facilitate the integration of computer-based technologies