Technology in the classroom

NCTM’s position statement regards technology as “an essential tool for both learning and teaching mathematics.”

The kindergarten years are preparatory years for learning and our young children should be exposed to different learning experiences. Apart from the many hands-on opportunities we plan for children, technology has its place in today’s classroom and it should be used to help encourage active learning and stimulate interest.

There are many in-store and online programs that can be used in the classroom as well, to support  mathematics teaching. Technology can be used in a fun and educational way. As games usually appeal to children, they will be involved in learning without even noticing that they are.


I am fortunate to have an IPad in my classroom, which I use quite often to support literacy learning. It is high time to check out the dozens of math apps available too..