PROCEEDINGS OF THE 19TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON RESEARCH IN UNDERGRADUATE MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
2016
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
A case study of a mathematic teacher educator’s use of technology
Page: 996
The use of technology in mathematics classrooms remains an important focus in mathematics education due to the proliferation of technology in society and a lag in the implementation of technology in classrooms. In this paper, I present data from clinical interviews with a mathematics teacher educator (MTE) and observations from that MTE’s class in order to discuss his use of technology. Specifically, I describe three themes that emerged from the MTE’s technology use and how they relate to his epistemological stance. These themes are: (a) his developing a classroom environment around the use of technology, (b) technology providing a precise and dynamic environment, and (c) his using technology to help engender students’ mental imagery. Finally, I discuss how the ideas emerging from this paper can be helpful for the mathematics education community.