MED 601 Communication and Technology in Mathematics (3 credits)

This course is designed to introduce pre-service teachers to the different types of technology available to the mathematics classroom. The use of manipulative devices, portfolios or journals, writing and verbal communication in the mathematics classroom will be discussed. Emphasis will be placed on the appropriate use of the graphing calculator, applications for the personal computer, and the internet in the mathematics classroom. Ethical and practical issues surrounding the use of technology will be discussed.