Investigating a Phase Approach to Using Technology as a Teaching Tool

Abstract

Technology, such as dynamic geometry software (DGS), is available in many secondary mathematics classrooms. Whilst studies have highlighted the motivational aspects of DGS to explore geometric concepts, there exists a need to explore specific strategies for using technology in the mathematics classroom as a teaching tool, as opposed to a display tool. The project presented explored a phase approach to incorporate technology into the teaching/learning cycle to facilitate developmental progression in a secondary mathematics classroom. This paper presents the findings of a project which linked theory and practice within a technological environment.