This document discusses technology integration in subject areas and describes the ACOT Stages model of technology adoption. It also addresses the need for technology integration in math based on international test score comparisons. Additionally, it outlines why integrating math and technology can enhance learning, address 21st century skills, and help meet standards. Key benefits identified include tools that enhance math learning, development of skills like critical thinking and decision making, and powerful partnerships for standards.

1. Technology Integration in Subject
Areas
New Tools
New Opportunities

2. Some Theories…..
ACOT Stages: the long version
Entry Teacher is learning the basics of a technology, e.g., how to
set up equipment and operate it.
Adoption Teacher begins to use the technology in management areas,
e.g., computer generated quizzes or worksheets,
gradebooks.
Adaptation Teacher begins to use software to support instruction, e.g., a
commercially produced content area program or
productivity tools (word processor, data base)
Appropriation Teacher begins to focus on collaborative, project-based
technology use and technology becomes one of several
instructional tools.
Invention Teacher begins to develop different uses for technology, e.g.,
creates projects that combine two or more technologies.

3. ACOT Focus Areas
Entry… …Invention
Resources Print-based
Traditional
Variety of
media
Teacher Front of room P-S with
students
Instruction Task-oriented
goals Learning goals
Students Rote recall Higher level
processing

5. Pressing Need
According to the latest TIMSS study,
American 8th-grade students score lower
than their counterparts in Japan, Canada,
England, and the Russian federation.
--Comparative Indicators of
Education in the United States
and Other G-8 Countries: 2002

6. Why Integrate
Math and Technology?
 Technology tools enhance math
learning.
 Math and technology integration address
21st century skills.
 Math and technology integration are
powerful partners in meeting standards.

7. 21st Century Skills
“The definition of student achievement
must be broadened to include the 21st
century skills that will be required for
students to thrive in the future.”
--CEO Forum on Education
and Technology (2001)

8. 21st Century Skills
 Personal and social responsibility
 Planning, critical thinking, reasoning, and
creativity
 Strong communication skills
 Cross-cultural understanding
 Visualization and decision-making
 Knowing how and when to use technology

9. NCTM
“Mathematics learning is both
about making sense of
mathematical ideas and about
acquiring skills and insights to
solve problems.”
--NCTM standards

10. What is Math and Technology
Integration?
 Day-to-day instruction
 Student competitions
 Online challenges and
collaborations