Mathematics Podcasts

The "Mathematics with Technology" and "Thinking Mathematically" podcasts are excellent ways to communicate the importance of technology and how to engage students in a math lesson. In the "Mathematics with Technology" podcast Ms. Judy Chandler, a technology integration specialist, informs that technology helps to enhance learning and keeps students engaged. She also mentioned that technology can also be used as tools for many things such as manipulative experience, visual representation, immediate feedback, etc. Ms. Chandler also says that a learning activity can be composed of several lessons from a math book. This can give the teacher more instructional time. The "Thinking Mathematically" podcast was informative as well. Ms. Chandler tells of the importance of asking students questions in order to keep them engaged in the math lesson, help them use critical thinking skills, and extend their learning.

The "Mathematics with Technology" podcast is a very good use to me as a teacher. It helps me to understand how I can use technology in my classroom. I can give my students added instruction, more experience with the lesson, and different ways to show that they have learned the subject material. I can also use technology to keep my students focused on the lesson as well.

The "Thinking Mathematically" podcast is also useful to me as a teacher. This podcast will help me promote thinking skills that will help my students learn by asking them various content related questions. I can ask questions that can lead a pathway to better understanding and successful learning. I can also ask questions that can start class discussions. This can also help students develop social skills while they are learning mathematics.