Georgia Southern University

College of Education

Department of Middle Grades and Secondary Education

 

 

 

ESED 8539 – Computer Technology in Math/Science Education

 

 

Instructor: Dr. Gregory Chamblee

Office: 4139 COE Building

Phone:   912 – 871 – 1917 (w)

                912 – 839 – 9225 (h)

Office Hours:    T  R   1:00 – 2:00 P.M.

                            W     12:00 – 1:00 P.M.; 4:00 – 5:00 P.M.

OR by appointment

Meeting Time: W     5:00 – 9:15 P.M.

 

Class Meeting: Room 2156 COE Building

Email:      gchamblee@gasou.edu

Webpage: http://www2.gasou.edu/facstaff/gchamble/

 

Catalog Description

Applications of computing technologies such as graphics calculators, computers and the internet in the classroom. Emphasis is placed on integrating these technologies into the teaching of school mathematics and science.

 

Course Objectives

The student will:

 

1.                  review literature on integrating technology in K-12 mathematics/science classrooms.

 

2.                  discuss using graphics calculators, such as the TI-82, TI-83 and TI-92, to solve problems in K-12 mathematics and science.

 

3.                  discuss using computer technologies such as Derive, Mathematica, Mathcad, and Geometer’s Sketchpad to solve problems in K-12 mathematics and science.

 

4.                  discuss using the Internet as a resource in K-12 mathematics and science.

 

5.                  discuss the appropriate strategies for implementing a technology plan in a K-12 mathematics/science setting.

 

Prerequisites

Admission to an Ed.S. or Ed.D. program, at least one semester of calculus, and at least one course in each of two sciences.

 

Instructional Strategies Used

Directed Instruction; Cooperative Learning; Guided Practice; Library Research; Internet Research; Student-Led Instruction

 

Disability Accommodations

If a student has a documented and declared disability, reasonable accommodations will be provided if requested by the student according to the recommendations of the Georgia Southern Disabled Student Services office.

 

Course Policies

 

Required Text:

Laughbaum, E.D. (Ed.) (2000). Hand-held technology in mathematics and science education: A collection of papers.

The Ohio State University.

 

Sandholtz, J.H., Ringstaff, C. & Dwyer, D.C. (1997). Teaching with technology: Creating

Student-centered classrooms. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.

 

 

Suggested:

 

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). (1990). Science for all

americans: Project 2061. New York: Oxford University Press.

 

American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). (1993). Benchmarks of

science literacy: Project 2061. New York: Oxford University Press.

 

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (1995).  Assessment standards for school

mathematics.  Reston, VA:  NCTM.

 

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (1989).  Curriculum and evaluation

standards for school mathematics.  Reston, VA:  NCTM.

 

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.  Mathematics teaching in the middle

school, Teaching children mathematics, Mathematics teacher.  Reston, VA:

NCTM.

 

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (2000). Principles and Standards for

School Mathematics. Reston, VA: NCTM.

 

National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. (1991).  Professional standards for

teaching mathematics.  Reston, VA:  NCTM.

 

National Research Council (NRC). (1996). National Science Education Standards.

Washington DC: National Academy Press.

 

National Science Teachers Association (NSTA). (1990).  Scope, sequence and

coordination of secondary science: A rationale. Washington DC: NSTA.

 

 

Attendance

Regular attendance is required. Missed classes will result in a lower class participation grade.

 

Late Assignments

No assignments will be accepted late.

 

Missed In-Class Activities

No make-ups will be given.

 

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to abide by the Georgia Southern Student Conduct Code and Regulations regarding academic integrity.  Academic misconduct such as cheating and plagiarism will be reported to the Office of Judicial Affairs.

 

Course Grading

 

Assignment

Percentage

Due Date

Class Participation

10

N/A

Staff Development Project

50

April 24, 2002

Readings Reflections

10

Weekly

Technology Presentation

20

As Assigned

Spotlight on Algebra

10

April 10, 2002

 

A = 100 – 90; B = 89 – 80; C = 79 – 70; D = 69 – 60; F = 59 – 0