Improving Teachers’ Self-Confidence in Learning Technology Skills and Math Education through Professional Development

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Author(s): Taralynn Hartsell (The University of Southern Mississippi, USA), Sherry S. Herron (The University of Southern Mississippi, USA), Houbin Fang (The University of Southern Mississippi, USA)and Avinash Rathod (The University of Southern Mississippi, USA)
Copyright: 2011
Pages: 17
Source title: Instructional Design: Concepts, Methodologies, Tools and Applications
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-60960-503-2.ch609

Keywords: Education / Educational Technologies / Information Science Reference / Instructional Design

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Using technology tools in math instruction can help stimulate problem-solving skills and understanding of math concepts. However, teachers need to be confident in their abilities to use technology tools. This study investigated whether or not a four-week in-service professional development institute that addressed the use of technology in math education helped improved the teachers’ attitude and confidence in applying technology. Findings indicated that as the teachers explored and used the available technology tools relevant to math instruction during the institute, the more proactive and motivated they became to continue their professional development in using technology for classroom instruction. They realized that they were able to use technology and desired to continue their education in this area.

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