Mathematics, Young Students, and Computers: Software, Teaching Strategies and Professional Development

摘要: Technology can make substantial contributions to early childhood mathematics education, if used well (Sarama & Clements, 2002; Seng, 1999). Unfortunately, in the United States, reality often falls short of realizing this promise (Cuban, 2001; Healy, 1998). To be effective, teachers need select appropriate software and practice successful teaching strategies. learn do this, they participate high-quality professional development. Fortunately, research provides guidelines for each these three areas. In article, we draw implications from what have learned regarding selecting software, using effective strategies, providing We also share concrete examples two related projects, a development project large- scale project.