Maine Department of Education/ Mathematics with Technology

The Maine Department of Education podcast is told by Judy Chandler. The topic is Mathematics in Technology. Judy Chandler is a technology integrations specialist, math teacher, and math mentor trainer for the Maine Learning Technology Initiative. She says that some teachers do not embrace technology as a productive classroom resource. She also states that the National Council of Essential Mathematics says technology is essential in teaching mathematics because it influences the mathematics that is taught and enhances students learning. She says we have plenty of technology sources and tools in our classrooms these days that could be used in mathematics lessons. She believes students need more than textbook learning to fully understand and comprehend their mathematics material.

This was an interesting podcast to listen to. Judy Chandler spoke very clearly and easy to understand. With my major of physical education, this podcast does not directly relate to me but I agree with her argument that there should be more emphasis on technology in the classroom in regards to mathematics. Not only math, but all subjects in our school systems should learn to use technology more successfully in their teaching lessons. Mathematics is an important subject to focus on because its an essential subject for children to learn throughout middle school, high school, and college. Technology seems like it could give that extra push students who may be struggling with math need to be able to understand the material.