Technology in the Teaching of Mathematics: An Analysis of Teachers’ Attitudes during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract

One of the most significant events of the 21st century is the birth of modern technologies, specifically the development of electronic digital computers. Much more with the emergence of the new normal education, this technology's impact on science and business is very rampant. It is already affecting the educational enterprise in significant ways. Thus, the researcher conducted a study on teachers’ attitudes toward using technology in mathematics teaching the COVID-19 pandemic. The researcher used the descriptive methodology utilizing the adopted Mathematics and Technology Attitude Scale administered to the randomly selected participants to address this problem. The study results show that the attitudes of the mathematics teachers toward using technology in terms of behavioral engagement and confidence with technology are positive while strongly positive in terms of affective engagement. Results also indicate that male and female teachers differ significantly in their attitudes toward using technology in mathematics teaching. Males exhibit better attitudes than females. Along this line, it can be deduced that the use of technology in mathematics teaching bears relevance and significance to the mathematics teachers because they develop positive attitudes toward it. The study suggests that the Department of Education should undertake programs to enhance mathematics teachers' competencies and attitudes in using technology, considering the new modality of learning. Likewise, it is suggested that mathematics teachers should develop and strengthen a positive attitude towards learning and teaching with technology.

An Investigation of Graduate Students’ Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK)

“…-Remote teaching‖ has become a worldwide phenomenon due to COVID-19, resulting in a temporary shift to online teaching (Ananga, 2020;Angelova, 2020;Atabey, 2021;Bradley, 2021;Cakin & Kulekci Akyavuz, 2021;ElSaheli-Elhage, 2021;Hodges at al., 2020;Ilhan, G. O., Kaba & Sin, 2021;Marpa, 2021;Paudel, 2021;Serhan, 2019;Unger & Meiran, 2020). These exceptional circumstances have brought the use of technology in education to the attention of a broader university public.…”

Analysis of Music Teachers’ Job Satisfaction and COVID-19 Anxiety Levels

“…The coronavirus-2019 epidemic has damaged not only physical health, but also the psychological health and resilience of individuals. In a highly interconnected and globalized world, the social and economic effects of the epidemic have recently become evident (Ananga, 2020;Atabey, 2021;Atilgan & Tukel, 2021;Batmang et al, 2021;Cakin & Kulekci Akyavuz, 2021;ElSaheli-Elhage, 2021;Hebebci, Bertiz, & Alan, 2020;Marpa, 2021;McKibbin, 2020;Nnebedum, Obuegbe,& Nwafor, 2021;Tümen Akyıldız, 2020). The management of workrelated factors affecting mental health in a pandemic scenario appears to be crucial to support people's participation into social life and thus psychological well-being.…”

Heroe’s model: Case study to reduce students’ learning loss and anxiety

“…Previous studies have shown the effectiveness of using technology in online learning. Students like the rich technological resources and easy accessibility of information offered by the Internet to inspire them to study mathematics (Marpa, 2020). Innovative solutions leveraging technology can help bridge the education gap during uncertain circumstances such as the current pandemic (Chick et al, 2020).…”