LF00EE90 Technology as a support for learning of mathematics (4 cr)
Cooperation network course
Network: Cross-institutional studies in advanced courses in mathematics and statistics
This course is offered through the Network for Advanced Studies in Mathematics. These studies are available for the following degree students:
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics
- Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics (Subject Teacher)
- Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics (Subject Teacher)
- Bachelor's Degree Programme in Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics Subject Teacher Education and Primary Teacher Education (Specialication in Mathematics)
- Master's Degree Programme in Mathematics, Chemistry or Physics Subject Teacher Education and Primary Teacher Education (Specialication in Mathematics)
- Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Statistics
- Doctoral Programme in Mathematics and Science (Specialication in Mathematics)
Description
This course offers an introduction to the basic features of GeoGebra, Texas TI-Nspire CAS and spreadsheets and to the use of them in visualization, mathematical problem solving and numerical and symbolic calculation. In addition, we will discuss how these software and workbooks constructed with them could be used in a pedagogically meaningful way in the teaching of mathematics. The course also introduces the use of artificial intelligence, and its effects on learning and teaching of mathematics are discussed.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student will be able to
• understand the role of technology in teaching and learning of mathematics
• know the most central technical features and pedagogical potentials of the technological software that are most used in the teaching of school mathematics
• construct with GeoGebra, spreadsheet software and some CAS-calculation software pedagogically relevant simple workbooks that can be used in the teaching of mathematics
• know the opportunities and challenges offered by artificial intelligence in the teaching of school mathematics.
Additional information
This course is intended for the following student groups:
• Mathematics majors
• Minor subject students
• Open University students and lifelong learners
The course can be completed in English studying independently with the help of English learning material and exercises.
Period 3
Joensuu Campus