Mathematical Goals: Teachers will be able to
 Solve mathematical problems in a variety of contexts using various technology tools.
Pedagogical Goals: Teachers will be able to
 Consider various technology tools for teaching mathematics and will critique the tools for their cognitive demands.
 Evaluate the mathematical, pedagogical, and cognitive fidelities of a chosen technology tool.
 Evaluate the usefulness and appropriateness of selecting a technology tool for teaching mathematics by considering design principles.
Technological Goals: Teachers will be able to:
 Explore mathematics in new ways using a variety of technology tools.
 Discuss important features of technology tools to solve mathematics problems.
Mathematical Practices:
 Construct viable arguments and critique the reasoning of others.
 Model with mathematics.
 Use appropriate tools strategically.
Length of session: 90 minutes
Materials needed: Computer with internet access, iPads, Calculators, ability to download to a calculator (appropriate chords, software, etc.), Tech Review Participant Handout
Overview:
This session is devoted to allow teachers to chose and explore a technology tool in depth. Teachers should apply what they have learned about fidelities, design principles, and cognitive demand when evaluating the technology tool.
Estimated # Activity of Minutes
90 minutes Tech Review
 An important aspect of being an informed technology-using teacher is to make decisions about the appropriateness of various technologies for use in your classroom. We’ve already talked about critiquing a tool or task for its mathematical, pedagogical, and cognitive fidelities and for its features related to design principles. We’ve also discussed the cognitive demand of tasks that might be associated with particular technology tools.
 In this session, you will work with a partner (or individually if there are only a few teachers) to select and critique one technology tool from the list provided for you.
 Your goal is to create a presentation that addresses the items listed on your handout. Go over what to address from handout now!

 Your presentation may be a PowerPoint/Keynote, a Prezi, a short video of you discussing the tool with embedded screen captures of pictures or video, etc. You get to choose the format, but make sure it is as interesting and thorough as possible as you will be sharing your findings using your created presentation tomorrow morning. (It might be nice to have screen shots or pictures of the technology to explicate your findings or illustrate a point.) Also, we will collect your presentations electronically and share them with everyone here (through Dropbox, Google drive, wikispace, or whatever platform is being used) so that when you are teaching, you have a copy of the presentation to revisit rather than having to review the technology from scratch!
 You should also create a one-page overview of your technology summarizing the key pieces of your presentation. The idea here is to provide a quick look at some of the highlights of the tool. You might include information on the availability/accessibility of the tool as well as ordering information (if applicable). You might also include a general description of the purpose and target audience for the technology as well as any interesting findings (good and bad) from your review.
 Allow participants to get started. Facilitate their analyses by asking probing questions related to the issues of fidelity, design principles, and cognitive demand that we have previously discussed.

Participant Handout
An important aspect of being an informed technology-using teacher is to make decisions about the appropriateness of various technologies for use in your classroom. We’ve already talked about critiquing a tool or task for its mathematical, pedagogical, and cognitive fidelities and for its features related to design principles. We’ve also discussed the cognitive demand of tasks that might be associated with particular technology tools.
Content
Your job in this session is to select and critique one technology tool from the list provided for you on the next page. Your goal is to create a presentation that addresses the following items:
1.
General information about the technology a.
Identify the technology b.
Discuss its availability and ordering information (if applicable) c.
Provide a brief description of the purpose and target audience for the technology
2.
Identify the NC Mathematics Objectives students would learn by using this technology.
3.
Discuss how this technology is aligned (or misaligned) with the NCTM content and process standards.
4.
Describe the technology and any associated written material (such as an accompanying activity) using the design principles as a guide. You might consider the following questions as a starting point: a.
What are the purposes and goals for using this technology? b.
Does the technology reach this goal? c.
How well does the tool work? d.
Are the written materials well organized and useful? Are the instructions clear? e.
Does this technology enhance or extend the teaching and learning process for the intended mathematics concepts? How and why? f.
Would you recommend this product for purchase to a school? Why or why not?
5.
Evaluate the technology for its mathematical, pedagogical, and cognitive fidelities.
6.
Discuss the cognitive demands of using the technology tool either in general or within the context of a particular task.
Presentation
Your presentation may be a PowerPoint/Keynote, a Prezi, a short video of you discussing the tool with embedded screen captures of pictures or video, etc. You get to choose the format, but make sure it is as interesting and thorough as possible as you will be sharing your findings using your created presentation tomorrow morning. (It might be nice to have screen shots or pictures of the technology to explicate your findings or illustrate a point.)
We will collect your presentations electronically and share them with everyone here (through
Dropbox, Google drive, wikispace, or whatever platform is being used) so that when you are teaching, you have a copy of the presentation to revisit rather than having to review the technology from scratch!

Overview
You should also create a one-page overview of your technology summarizing the key pieces of your presentation. The idea here is to provide a quick look at some of the highlights of the tool.
You might include information on the availability/accessibility of the tool as well as ordering information (if applicable). You might also include a general description of the purpose and target audience for the technology as well as any interesting findings (good and bad) from your review.
Possible Sources for Technology Review
**You can choose from this list or request another technology for approval.
1.
DimensionM a.
Download a free 14-day demo for your computer.
2.
SimCalc MathWorlds a.
Download for free to your computer or for use on a TI-83/84 Plus graphing calculator.
3.
Explore Learning: Gizmos a.
You will need Internet access and Shockwave player. b.
Choose at least 3 of the interactive applets to review, preferably within the same category.
4.
Interactive applets by NCTM at the Illuminations Website a.
Free web-based applets. b.
Choose at least 3 Interactives to review.
5.
National Library of Virtual Manipulatives (NLVM) by Utah State a.
Free web-based applets; updated Java required. b.
Choose at least 3 of the virtual manipulatives to review. Each example should be chosen from a different category: number and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, or data analysis and probability.
6.
Riverdeep Software Products a.
Web-based demo for your computer is available. b.
Choose one of the different packages available in the Destination Math series: i.
Destination Math Mastering Algebra 1: Course I ii.
Destination Math Mastering Algebra 1: Course II iii.
Destination Math Mastering Skills & Concepts IV: Advanced
Mathematics iv.
Destination Math Mastering Skills & Concepts V: Pre-Algebra
7.
Green Globs and Graphing Equations a.
Full version available in all Poe Hall labs. If no longer available, must order for a site license for the University for free using this form .
8.
SAS Curriculum Pathways a.
Free web-based platform requiring updated Java and Flash. b.
Choose at least 3 Interactive Tools (under “Type”) to review.
9.
Cabri II Plus a.
Free 30-day downloadable demo available for your computer.
10.
Cabri 3D v2

a.
Free 30-day downloadable demo available for your computer.
11.
Flash Applications for Texas Instruments devices a.
Select your technology and under “View” select “Math Apps” b.
Choose at least 3 that are free to review.
12.
Pacific Tech Graphing Calculator a.
Graphing calculator viewer is a free download demo for your computer that includes examples and tutorials for the software.
13.
Logger Pro 3 a.
You can download a free copy of Logger Lite for your computer that will contain some of the same features as Logger Pro 3.
14.
JavaBars a.
Free download for your computer; requires updated Java.
15.
Project MATHEMATICS!
video series a.
Copies of these videos are available for checkout in METRC. b.
Choose at least 2 videos to review.
16.
Desmos a.
Free web-based calculator. b.
Choose at least 4 of the examples to review. Each example should be chosen from a different category: lines, parabolas, trigonometry, conic sections, polar graphing, transformations, or calculus.
17.
Core Math Tools a.
Free downloadable suite of interactive tools; requires updated Java. b.
Choose at least 3 apps to review. Each app should be chosen from a different category: General Purpose Tools, Custom Apps, and Advanced Apps.
18.
Sketchometry a.
Free downloadable app for iOS and Android devices (tablets and phones, but easier to use on tablets). Also options to download a Firefox or Chrome version for your computer, or simply use their Beta version, which is web-based.