Mobile technologies influence the way that we interact with the world,
the way that we live. We use them for communication, entertainment,
information and research. In education settings, there has been
substantial investment in mobile devices, often without a concomitant
investment in developing pedagogy and practices. With mobile
technologies evolving rapidly, and the number of educational apps
growing, there is a need for research into how they facilitate
mathematics learning. Such research is of particular importance
regarding how such devices may be used to open up new ways of envisaging
mathematics and mathematics education, and to help develop conceptual
rather than procedural or declarative knowledge.
This volume draws upon international research and 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,
across a diverse range of cultures, year levels and contexts. It
examines the ways in which mobile technologies, including apps, might
influence students' engagement, cognition, collaboration and attitudes,
through the reshaping of the learning experience. In addition, the book
presents appropriate ways to integrate mobile technologies into teaching
and learning programmes.
It is a significant reference book for those involved with teaching
mathematics or using mobile technologies in education, while also
offering insights and examples that are applicable to the use of digital
technologies in education generally.
