Actions on Objects: A Metaphor for Technology-Enhanced Mathematics Instruction.

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Title: Actions on Objects: A Metaphor for Technology-Enhanced Mathematics Instruction.
Authors: Connell, Michael L.
Source: Computers in the Schools. 2001, Vol. 17 Issue 1/2, p143. 29p. 15 Diagrams, 1 Chart.
Subject Terms: *Object-teaching, *Computer assisted instruction, Mathematics, Object-oriented programming
Abstract: Presents information on a study which suggested that the object-oriented environments that modern technology enables are suited to facilitate the students to take a broader variety of action upon objects of a nature and kind hitherto unknown. Role of computer as it relates to objects of knowledge; Thoughts on symbolic computers and mathematical objects; Model for technologically enhancing mathematics learning; Conclusions.
Database: Education Research Complete
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Abstract:Presents information on a study which suggested that the object-oriented environments that modern technology enables are suited to facilitate the students to take a broader variety of action upon objects of a nature and kind hitherto unknown. Role of computer as it relates to objects of knowledge; Thoughts on symbolic computers and mathematical objects; Model for technologically enhancing mathematics learning; Conclusions.
ISSN:07380569
DOI:10.1300/J025v17n01_11