This document discusses using technology in the math classroom and identifies some key tools. It outlines advantages like motivating students and helping them conceptualize topics, as well as disadvantages such as costs and need for upgrades. Specific technologies highlighted include Geometer's Sketchpad, Brainpop.com, and TI Navigator. Geometer's Sketchpad allows students to construct and manipulate geometric figures. Brainpop.com is an interactive website containing math and other educational resources. TI Navigator links graphing calculators to allow teachers to view student progress and provide feedback.

1. Technology in the math classroom

2. Advantages Motivates students Helps students conceptualize topics Utilizing technology is now part of state educational standards To differentiate instruction and appeal to multiple learning styles Builds self-confidence

3. Disadvantages Can be costly Changes rapidly so constant upgrading and professional development to learn new programs is essential Plagiarism Access to resources for all students

4. Technology to use in math Geometer’s Sketchpad Brainpop.com TI Navigator

5. Geometer’s Sketchpad User friendly Allows students to construct, measure, and manipulate figures Helps students conceptualize mathematics concepts

6. Sample Activity using Geometer’s Sketchpad Video of Geometer's Sketchpad Lesson

7. Brainpop.com Interactive web-site Contains resources for math, science, social studies, English, arts and music, health, and technology Utilizes state education standards Provides tutorials, practice, and graphic organizers, resources for educators, and more

8. TI Navigator Allows teachers to link up with students’ graphing calculators to view progress instantly and provide immediate feedback to students Allows students to graph and manipulate functions Students can conceptualize the topic and are actively engaged in the lesson

9. How to set up a class to utilize ti Navigator Video on setting up TI Navigator

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