Elementary pre-service mathematics teachers and technology

Abstract

Using technology is a necessity in the elementary mathematics classroom in today’s schools. Mathematics educators must guide their students to use the proper tools before they graduate and become teachers. In this paper, the researchers will share their knowledge of how little senior level, pre-service mathematics teachers know about technology resources. Data involving the change in students’ opinions as to what is available to them will be included. The researchers will share the resources available to students that they believe should be introduced early in the teacher education program for pre-service teachers to have ample opportunity to take advantage of them and integrate these resources into their field experiences, including practicum, block experiences, and student teaching.