created for degree requirements. my opinion about technology, specifically promethean boards, in math classrooms.

1. Technology in the Math Classroom By Sarah Evans

2. Technology Then and Now

3. Technology and Learning . “Technology should enhance learning. There is no value in just having access to it but more important how it is used.”(Lam, 2010).

5. They are used to quick responses and feedback thanks to the popularity or social networks and texting

7. Promethean Board

8. Learner Response Systems With the use of learner response systems, you can gain immediate feedback as to if a student answered a question correctly. If you use the multiple choice feature, you can also see what answer choice was the distractor and discuss then with the class why that was a problem. Activexpression Activote

9. Which Best Describes You? Traditional Engaging

10. Remember When……. Despite some reluctance to use technology in classrooms, consider this: How long ago was the first bag cell phone? Maybe 20 years Now we have phone that are smaller than the palm of your hand. What was considered “technology” in the classroom when you started teaching? Projectors or graphing calculators, maybe even an overhear Now it’s laptops, interactive boards like the Promethean Board What will be considered technology in 5, 10 or 15 years? With the ever changing technology, can we afford not to expose children to new uses in the classroom?

11. References Goldberg, E.P. (2000). Thinking (And Talking) About Technology in Math Classrooms. Retrieved from the website: http://www2.edc.org/mcc/pdf/iss_tech.pdf Promethean (2011). Images of Promethean board, classroom, and learner response systems from ActivInspireresource pack. Retrieved from www.prometheanplanet.com . Lam, J. (2002). Technology in the classroom. Retrieved from the website: http://www.teach-nology.com/tutorials/teachinclass