A Technological Solution to the Algebra Dilemma
Nov 10, 2009, 12:00 PMBerglund Hall Room 145
Join us for a Berglund Roundtable Presentation featuring Steve Rhine, Professor of Education in the School of Education at Willamette University.
The Berglund Center Roundtable Series Presents: A Technological Solution to the Algebra Dilemma
Join us for a Berglund Roundtable Presentation featuring Steve Rhine, Professor of Education in the School of Education at Willamette University.
Algebra is the gateway to higher education and future employment. Yet, students struggle to succeed in algebra so much that the failure rate is astounding. In the Los Angeles School District, 61% of students either failed or got a "D" in their first algebra course in 2004. Numerous research studies identify the challenges that students struggle with, as well as potential strategies to help them overcome conceptual obstacles.
In particular, research indicates that technology can facilitate the transition from arithmetic to algebra. This summer, Apple released software for the iPhone/iPod Touch, which includes potential for peer-to-peer interaction, connection to third party accessories such as sensors, and other new capabilities to its touch screen interface. The growing, unique capabilities of these and other future handheld devices will make it possible to give teachers and students affordable and continual access to multiple technologies in one device. Can these technologies help turn the tide of failure in algebra courses?
Steve Rhine, Ed. D. is a Professor of Education in the School of Education at Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Dr. Rhine was part of the writing team for the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers in 2000. He directed the Oregon Technology in Education Network (OTEN) from 2001-04, which was then funded by a $1.3 million program, Preparing Tomorrow's Teachers to Use Technology (PT3). He was instrumental in the $1.4 million Teacher Quality Enhancement Partnership grant that funded OTEN from 2004-09. He has taught courses in Educational Technology, Educational Psychology, Educating for Equity in a Diverse Society, and Mathematics Education. His current research includes work on conducting online dialogue with student-teachers based on digital video clips of their teaching, the role of Web 2.0 in classrooms, and the transition of Mexican and Ukrainian immigrant students into Oregon schools.
He has recently published two books. The first, "A Brilliant Teacher", is an engaging account of his year-long trip around the world with his wife and three children. The second, "Integrated Technologies, Innovative Learning: Insights from the PT3 Program", is an edited book of stories of efforts by institutions to integrate technology in the development of preservice teachers.
The Berglund Center for Internet Studies Roundtable will be held on Tuesday, November 10th from 12:00pm - 1:00 pm in Berglund Hall, room 145 . The presentation is open to all those wishing to attend with no charge for admission. The presentation will be videotaped and posted on the internet at http://bcis.pacificu.edu/roundtables/Presentations/2009/
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