Using Mobile Technologies in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics

This volume reports on a range of research projects that have incorporated mobile technologies for mathematics education. It presents research on the use of mobile technologies, such as iPads, iPods, iPhones, Androids, and Tablets, and does so in a coherent, multi-faceted manner. It examines the ways in which mobile technologies might influence student engagement, cognition, collaboration and attitudes, through reshaping the learning experiences across a diverse range of year levels and contexts. In addition, the book presents appropriate ways to integrate mobile technologies into teaching and learning programmes. It Integrates and synthesizes key affordances, engagement, cognitive and collaborative aspects of learning mathematics through mobile technologies. With mobile technologies being a relatively recent addition to the scope of digital technologies that might facilitate learning in mathematics, there is a need for research. Such research is of particular importance as schools are investing heavily in mobile devices; often without a concomitant investment in developing practices regarding how such devices may be used to develop conceptual rather than procedural or declarative knowledge.