Graduate-Level Credit / Non-Credit Hours
3 Semester Credits or 45 Clock Hours
Course Description
This course is designed for grade 6-12 mathematics educators and district mathematics curriculum directors interested in integrating technology into mathematics instruction in order to maximize student achievement. Participants will examine and evaluate software packages and tools, Web resources, and other instructional materials used to integrate technology into mathematics instruction. Additionally, the management and assessment of online learning environments and the Flipped Class model will be discussed.
Global Goals of the Course
To deepen and/or apply the content and skills of the teacher’s existing professional knowledge base by meeting the following global goals of this course:
1. To understand and employ the Common Core State Standards in the mathematics classroom to increase student achievement (NBPTS 1, 2, 3; ISTE 1, 2, 3, 4; InTASC 1-8)
2. To understand and employ the Common Core Mathematical Practices within lesson plans to foster student mathematical development (NBPTS 1, 2, 3, 4; ISTE 1; InTASC 1-8)
3. To demonstrate the overall effective use of technology in the mathematics classroom to improve teaching and learning (NBPTS 1, 2, 3, 5; ISTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5; InTASC 1-8)
4. To employ technology appropriate to the specific content areas within the Common Core Standards (NBPTS 1, 2, 3; ISTE 1, 2; InTASC 1-8)
5. To understand and employ the use of technology in mathematical representations and communication towards the development of students’ 21st century skills (NBPTS 1, 2, 3; ISTE 1, 2, 3, 4; InTASC 1-8)
6. To employ other educational professionals in seeking out useful and appropriate technologies to increase student achievement (NBPTS 5; ISTE 5; InTASC 9, 10)
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