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Title: A framework to guide the development of a Teaching Mathematics with Technology Massive Open Online Course.
Mathematics teacher educators face a challenge of preparing teachers to use technology that is rapidly changing and easily available. Teachers have access to thousands of digital tools to use with students and need guidance about how to critically choose and use tools to support students’ mathematics learning. Research provides guidance to teachers about what features to look for in a technology tool and suggestions are offered about how mathematics teacher educators and researchers can support teachers in using technology to teach mathematics.  more » « less
Award ID(s):
1712280
PAR ID:
10057985
Author(s) / Creator(s):
Date Published:
Journal Name:
North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education
Volume:
1
Page Range / eLocation ID:
80-89
Format(s):
Medium: X
Sponsoring Org:
National Science Foundation
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