Digital Technologies in Primary Mathematics Education: Insights from Future Teachers’ Portfolios

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Result on the web

<a href="https://papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/ecel/article/view/2929/2682" target="_blank" >https://papers.academic-conferences.org/index.php/ecel/article/view/2929/2682</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.34190/ecel.23.1.2929" target="_blank" >10.34190/ecel.23.1.2929</a>

Result language

angličtina

Original language name

Digital Technologies in Primary Mathematics Education: Insights from Future Teachers’ Portfolios

Original language description

The integration of digital technology in education has become an essential competency for primary school teachers, particularly in mathematics education, where innovative tools can enhance learning outcomes and student engagement. This paper investigates the extent and nature of digital technology utilization among future mathematics teachers, focusing on tools like dynamic geometry software (GeoGebra), e-testing platforms (e.g., Kahoot), learning applications (e.g., Learning Apps), and immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality. Our research centers on the analysis of final portfolios submitted by graduating students from the Faculty of Education at the University of Ostrava in 2024. These portfolios, which are a culmination of the students’ educational strategies and experiences, offer a unique lens through which to assess the preparedness and innovation potential of future educators. Additionally, we surveyed the views of these students through questionnaires on the use of digital technologies in mathematics teaching. We specifically examined how these candidates plan to integrate digital technologies into their teaching practices and the innovative methods they propose to engage primary school students in mathematics. Through a qualitative study of 24 portfolios and a questionnaire survey of 15 students, we identified prevalent trends and inventive approaches in the use of digital tools. Our analysis highlights not only the variety of digital technologies incorporated into teaching strategies but also the depth of pedagogical integration, reflecting a sophisticated understanding of how to enhance learning environments effectively. The findings underscore the importance of digital literacy in teacher education and suggest that current training programs are effective in equipping future educators with the necessary skills to implement advanced technological tools. This study contributes to the ongoing discussion about digital competence in education, providing evidence of emerging trends and the transformative potential of digital technologies in primary mathematics education.

Czech name

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Czech description

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Type

D - Article in proceedings

CEP classification

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OECD FORD branch

10102 - Applied mathematics

Project

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Continuities

I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Publication year

2024

Confidentiality

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Article name in the collection

Proceedings of the European Conference on e-Learning, ECEL

ISBN

978-1-917204-21-7

ISSN

2048-8637

e-ISSN

2048-8645

Number of pages

10

Pages from-to

197-208

Publisher name

Academic Conferences International Ltd

Place of publication

Porto

Event location

Porto

Event date

Oct 24, 2024

Type of event by nationality

WRD - Celosvětová akce

UT code for WoS article

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