Technology & Math Education (ESEB 4224)

Introduction Hello everyone and welcome back to my third post. This week, we discussed networks and Internet and their applications in teaching and learning Mathematics. To my amazement, there are many things I should know as a teacher such as computer networks, network security, expanding connectivity through telecommunication, internet tools and services, Internet service providers, Internet-based communications, other internet services, and using Internet in teaching and learning.  Networks and Internet Under this section, our lecturer highlighted the importance of knowing and comprehending these terminologies that are related to networks and the Internet. At first, I struggled to understand the way these mechanisms work, but as our lecturer broke down the entire circle of this topic, I began to understand how these devices work as separate entities and also together to make information shareable. I have compiles the main aspects and their definitions a...

Introduction In this topic, we discussed the applications of academic software in the teaching and learning of Mathematics. The primary purpose of educational software is to teach or self learn. The main objective of learning this chapter is to gain understanding to enable teachers to enhance their pedagogical skills and inculcate interest in the minds of the students towards Mathematics. Academic Software or Educational Software Academic software is defined as the enrichment of the teaching and learning process that  meets the needs of students.  Here, we learnt regarding the 2 main educational software. They are; Courseware = Course + Software This refers to the entire course or any additional material when used in reference to an online or computer formatted classroom. It can be in different formats , e.g. HTML pages, PDF files or document files.       2. Edutainment = Education + Entertainment This is the merging of computer...

Hello there. Welcome to the part of the blog which is about to tell you more about me as you read on.  I'm Florence Shamma. I was born in the mid 90's which makes me somewhat of an adult this year. I was born and bred in Penang which makes me quite a conservative girl. I am a person who enjoys art in any form, be it food, dance, music or literature. I am a proficient debater and I am open to constructive criticism. I believe that creativity is always present everywhere, it is we who fail to see it. I am now pursuing Bachelor's of Education in UNITAR. This course is very interesting as I can relate and see myself in whatever said and done. I have been longing to contribute to the education system and this path taken is one that helps me achieve that. I am currently majoring in English and my minor subject is Mathematics.  I strongly trust that an educator in any form has the power to change the life of a student because I had a teacher who changed my life. I ...