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Technology and Geometry

Technology and Geometry


Mathematics has always been a subject that was absolutely necessary for the continuous development of workouts. Despite these workouts have always been developed in a traditional way, paper and pencil, nowadays we are able to find many different resources that allow students to carry out these exercises but from a more didactic way. 


Geometry is a field of mathematics in which students study the characteristics of the figures in a plane or space. Its definition seems to be quite abstract for students, therefore, it is one of the most difficult subjects for students.



Nevertheless, we are lucky to have the chance to use technology resources that make it easier for students to understand this subject. 

How important are technology resources in geometric lessons?

Technology allows learners to see and interact with geometric concepts. They can explore and search through games, simulations and digital tools. As a matter of fact, technology provides students with the chance to achieve a more customized learning experience.  We must bear in mind the students learn in many different ways, therefore, technology provides students with individual content and support that may fully fill their educational needs.

  Watch this video about education and technology : 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_NobT0fszQ

Learners can watch lessons, tutorials, screencasts and other media sources on their own and at the moment they consider them more suitable for them. If students are learning a new concept and they have forgotten any step or definition they could come back to those technological sources and refresh those previous ideas.  

What is remarkable from these resources is that students have found challenges on them, so it means that they will be achieving a better learning development. 



Having said that, I will like to share with you three different apps that could be beneficial for your students while learning geometry in primary education. But, we must remember that you can not let students use it without previous instruction. You as their teacher must guide 

Artric

This APP gives the chance to watch and manipulate a huge variety of geometric figures in 3D, moreover, students can work in an intuitive way. 

In the section on “Learning” / “Aprender”, you could manipulate, project, different polyhedrons. Moreover, you will be able to find the characteristics of each shape/figure just clicking “More information” / “ Saber más”.

NaN Geometría

Geometría is an APP that has the most advanced geometric problem solutions. For each theme, teachers have a complete solution for all the problems it gathers. Furthermore, not only students but also teachers can take advantage of it. Students could work out these problems by using different ways such as algebraic fractions, elements or difficulties. In addition, you can use brackets, decimal numbers and number PI. 

Geometry Mathematics

Geometry Mathematics provides the closest view of euclidean geometric concepts. Students from any level can learn about geometric figures, expressions and other important parameters including their own equations. For instance, perimeter, area, volume and other important sizes. 

Moreover, it explains Pythagoras theorem for the rectangle triangle. 

REMEMBER!

APP do not exclude the role of a teacher so don't separate you from your students!


References

Centellas, A. (2020, 2 septiembre). 12 Herramientas muy útiles que te echarán una mano con la Geometría. Sapos y Princesas. https://saposyprincesas.elmundo.es/ocio-en-casa/apps-videojuegos/herramientas-para-aprender-geometria/

DeMaio. (2020, 4 junio). What are the benefits of teaching math using technology? Texthelp. https://www.texthelp.com/resources/blog/what-are-the-benefits-of-using-technology-for-math/

 


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