Collaborative Research: Developing Pedagogy for Wireless Calculator Networks

Better Education Inc, Yorktown VA

Investigators

Abstract

This SGER is to investigate "to what degree it is feasible, given to the constraints of a typical in-service teacher enhancement program, to teach high school mathematics teachers to use a CCS [Classroom Communication System] effectively and make their teaching become more learner-centered, assessment-centered, and community-centered." The research is tied to the release of a new generation of networkable calculators within the past few months and a unique opportunity to work with teachers this summer who are being introduced to this technology. The PIs are researching how readily teachers change their teaching to incorporate some of the opportunities provided by this technology. Follow-up visits to classrooms are included.