I am taking "Teaching for Understanding" this semester and this reading stands out as a good introduction for those of you creating activities for 4th grade math. It covers the debates on technology in schools, provides pointers to good resources and summarizes research. For instance improvements in math outcomes is only associated with increased computer usage when computers are used for more then drill and practice and offer opportunities to explore math concepts.
Zucker, A.A. (2008) Chps. 1 & 2 in Transforming Schools with Technology, Harvard Education Press, Cambridge, 1-26, 27-49 Let me know if you want me to keep an eye out for more readings that are relevant to 4th grade math. Thanks, Caroline -- Caroline Meeks Solution Grove [email protected] 617-500-3488 - Office 505-213-3268 - Fax
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