Does the chalkboard still hold its own against modern technology in teaching mathematics? A case study

• Published in: International journal of mathematical education in science and technology Vol. 49; no. 6; pp. 809 - 823
• Main Authors: Billman, Anneli, Harding, Ansie, Engelbrecht, Johann
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: London Taylor & Francis 18.08.2018; Taylor & Francis Ltd
• Subjects: Addition & subtraction; attitudes and beliefs; Case Studies; chalkboard; Chalkboards; College Faculty; College Mathematics; Comparative Analysis; Culture; Educational technology; Foreign Countries; Gender Differences; Mathematical analysis; Mathematics; Mathematics Instruction; New technology; Preferences; Qualifications; Qualitative analysis; Qualitative Research; Questionnaires; Statistical Analysis; Teaching Methods; technology; Technology Integration; Technology Uses in Education; Technology utilization; Undergraduate mathematics; Undergraduate Students; Use Studies; South Africa

The purpose of this case study is to explore the integration of technology into teaching at a mathematics department at a large South African University. Both quantitative and qualitative data were collected from staff teaching undergraduate mathematics. The study shows that many staff members feel...