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Informing Science + IT Education Conference 2003 Proceedings
| Informing Science + IT Education Conference |
| Pori, Finland June 24-27, 2003 |
| Impact of Information Technology on Mathematics Education - A Slovenian Experience |
| Liljana Ferbar and Peter Trkman |
| University of Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| University of Ljubljana, Slovenia |
| This paper deals with the effects of integration of information technology in mathematics education. For this |
| purpose we study the effects information technology has on both the content of mathematical courses as well as |
| the way of presentation of the content. |
| We find out that the content and educational goals should not be changed radically as the main purpose of |
| mathematics is to enhance the mind of the students. On the other hand, information technology can have both, |
| various positive and also negative effects on the way these goals are achieved. As we know, with the Internet it is |
| easier to include practical examples and project work and therefore the usefulness of the course increases. With the |
| increase in its usefulness, as perceived by the students, other positive effects (such as reduction of needed effort and |
| better clarity) can also be achieved. These findings are confirmed with the data gathered from various surveys. |
| We focus specially on mathematical education for non-technical students in Slovenia, but the results can be |
| extended to other countries as well. |
| Keywords: mathematics education, evaluation, information technology, Internet, curriculum changes, cost benefit |
ISSN
1535-07-03
Unless otherwise indicated, this paper has undergone blind external review by three or more reviewers.
Types of Papers: A Best Paper, Regular Paper, Short Paper, Informal Paper,
Unrefereed Panel Paper
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