ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICS TEACHER EDUCATORS
NINTH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
Dallas , TX

Pre-conference Technology Workshop
Thursday, January 27, 2005
1:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Preparing Mathematics Teachers to Teach With Technology

Speakers: Maggie Niess, Oregon State University (moderator and speaker); Joe Garofalo, University of Virginia; Shannon Driskell, University of Dayton; David Pugalee, University of North Carolina – Charlotte; Oscar Chavez, University of Missouri

What type of preparation is needed in order to prepare teachers to teach mathematics with technology? Explore different models for integrating technology in a preservice program. Consider issues that arise as preservice teachers prepare lessons, implement their lessons, and reflect on those lessons and future lessons. Help us develop a Position Statement for AMTE.

Abstract: National standards for teachers for teaching with technology are available along with standards for students in learning with technology. Various models for preparing teachers to teach mathematics with technology are currently used: from a single technology course to inclusion in the some courses to integration throughout the program. Students enter teacher preparation programs having learned their mathematics in particular ways with little consideration of the role of technology in learning that mathematics. What experiences are important for preservice teachers if they are to overcome their personal perceptions and learn to integrate technology as a tool for learning in their lessons? What are the integration issues for the preservice teacher to confront? What are the issues for the faculty in the preservice program? How does technology support and hinder learning in mathematics? What technologies?

This session is proposed as a presession to the conference where the presenters describe specific models and cases where technology is integrated in teacher preparation programs. Question and answer sessions will focus on identifying best practices and ideas for supporting student teachers in preparing to teach mathematics with technology.

The goal of the session will be to propose a position statement for consideration by AMTE. The AMTE Technology committee members are the presenters for this session and will use the ideas to refine the position statement and present that statement to the AMTE Board for their consideration.

To Register : Attendance at the Pre-conference Technology Workshop is free, but pre-registration is required , using the AMTE Conference Registration form available on the AMTE website, and no on-site registration will be available.

Participation is limited to the first 55 registrants. Participants will be notified when their registration is received.