Technological Education through Mathematics

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Technological Education through Mathematics

• Eric Legenzov
• Janei Peterson
• Taron Taylor
• Shannon Walsh

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Excel
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Objectives
By the end of the presentation you will have
gained knowledge on technology, through the use
of Excel, PowerPoint, Calculators, and Computer
programs.
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History of Excel

• In 1978 Daniel Bricklin the father of electronic
  spreadsheets, came up with the idea for an
  interactive visual calculator.
• VisiCalc was the first software program
  application for personal computers.
• During the early 1980s Microsoft Excel was
  introduced.

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Why Excel is so effective?

• Data Collection
• Understand mathematical concepts
• Teachers can use Excel for grade keeping, lesson
  planning, and attendance

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PowerPoint
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History of Microsoft PowerPoint

• In April of 1987, a company named ForeThought
  released a product named Presenter for Apple
  Mac II.
• In August of that year, Microsoft bought
  ForeThought
• Presenter evolved into PowerPoint

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History Of Microsoft PowerPoint (Continued)

• In 1995, the first edition of PowerPoint was
  released called PowerPoint95

• Now, 12 years later, PowerPoint is steadily
  advancing with the newest edition called
  PowerPoint 2007.

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Why PowerPoint is so Effective

• PowerPoint creates a more pleasant and motivated
  lesson for students
• By using bright templates and colorful schemas,
  PowerPoint entertains and educates students at
  the same time
• Does not bore children as easily as old-fashion
  teaching methods.

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Disadvantages of PowerPoint

• PowerPoint presentations can be ineffective if
  there are
• Too many words to one slide
• No visual graphics
• Extraneous words, pictures, or sounds

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Calculators
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Introduction to Calculators

• Calculators and computersare not to be feared
  they are powerful learning tools that allow
  students to experience the richness and value of
  mathematics by greatly reducing the need to
  execute paper-and-pencil computations

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Benefits of Calculators

• Research studies have proven that appropriate use
  of calculators when used in understanding
  mathematical concepts and solving problems is
  beneficial to students at every level of
  education, even elementary students.
• Calculator use makes students more confident
  about their mathematical ability and the work
  they are doing, relieves mathematics anxiety,
  increases persistence and enthusiasm, and
  improves students attitudes toward mathematics.

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Calculators in the Classroom

• Many elementary students have difficulty in
  paying attention to what is going on in the
  classroom. Using calculators in the classroom
  keeps the children engaged.

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Calculator Availability

• Some people disagree with allowing elementary
  students to use calculators at such an early age,
  but if the technology is available, why not use
  it when it is the most appropriate method for
  solving the problem?

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Computer Programs in the School
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Math Computer Programs

• Games
• Math Rabbit
• Math Blaster
• Non-Games (for those strict disciplinarians)
• Geometers Sketchpad
• Math Pad

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1st Benefit

• Computer programs such as games can be a
  motivational stimulus for learning.

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2nd Benefit

• It is promoting social development and basic math
  and technology skills.

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3rd Benefit

• The third benefit of using computer programs is
  that it can act as a bridge between the classroom
  and home

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Main Benefit for the Teacher

• Gives immediate response to students without the
  involvement of the teacher
• Frees teacher to help those who really need
• And to take care of those troublemakers

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In England and Wales 2,334 Teachers and Students
were Questioned on their Opinions of using
Computer Games in the Classroom.

• 59 of teachers were willing to use computer
  games
• 37 would not consider it.
• 62 of students said they would like to use games
  in the classroom
• 22 of students thought they should not be used
  in lessons.

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Conclusion

• We hope you have gained a better knowledge about
  Excel, PowerPoint, Calculators, and Computer
  Programs inside the classrooms.

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References

• The images on this PowerPoint slide were taken
  from Clip Art and http//www.vleuk.com/images/chil
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