Course: Teaching Mathematics through ICT

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Course title Teaching Mathematics through ICT
Course code KMT/VMICT
Organizational form of instruction Seminar + On-line Activities
Level of course Master
Year of study 3
Semester Summer
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dofková Radka, doc. PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Uhlířová Martina, RNDr. Ph.D.
  • Wossala Jan, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
The course content is divided into the following three areas: - Word processor (MS Word) ? creation of text documents with specific emphasis on documents with mathematics content (Equation Editor, Math Type). - Spreadsheet (MS Excel) - basic knowledge of the program, the structure of the program, (sheets, notebooks), the basics of working with the program (data entry syntax, cell format, cell addressing, basic calculations in mathematics, inserting functions, and creation of graphs). - Multimedia Presentations (MS PowerPoint) ? creation of educational presentations within the mathematics subject curriculum at lower primary schools, the incorporation of multimedia elements into presentations (initial, interim and final animations, animation and slide transitions, movements of objects, addition of sound, and automatic timing). - A programming language for children (Imagine Logo) ? teaching the basics of object-oriented programming language (OOP), familiarization with basic commands, calculations, and drawings.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Laboratory Work
Learning outcomes
The purpose of the course is to familiarize students with current possibilities of using ICT in the teaching of mathematics at lower primary schools. Great attention will be paid to possible applications of computers as a support for teachers, the education process, and the pupil`s individual work. Students should acquire the skills needed in order to effectively incorporate the computer technology into the teacher preparation, to involve the computer technology in the teaching of mathematics, and to employ computers for the purposes of the primary school pupils` individual work and homework.
The knowledge gained in the VMICT is a prerequisite to successful studies in other subjects and shall be applied in the students´ teaching practice.
Prerequisites
The successful completion of the course is conditioned by the mastery of basic ICT skills.

Assessment methods and criteria
Seminar Work

Active participation in seminars,60% success rate in mid-term tests, preparation and submission of a seminar paper.
Recommended literature
  • BLAHO, A., KALAŠ, I. (2006). Imagine Logo učebnice programování pro děti.. Praha.
  • BROŽ, M. (2008). Microsoft OFFICE 2007 podrobná uživatelská příručka.. Brno.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching primary school classes 1 through 5 (MD15) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 3 Recommended year of study:3, Recommended semester: Summer