Novelties in Teaching Mathematics The majority of the interviewees reported that mathematics helps learners to use their knowledge to think independently, to establish new connections between concepts and ideas, and to build related strategies in their own unique way. Hence, the use of relevant novelties such as materials, websites, and cartoons on the internet should be pursued for teaching math. Children are now raised with digital technologies, meaning teachers are expected to use any apps related to math activities for improving children’s math skills because young children can easily learn math at a remarkable rate using online applications. One of the participants declared the significance of using digital media for teaching math: Media and internet appeals to five senses, and I benefit from the use of media. The digital tools provide great facilities for schooling, and it makes teaching math not complicated. The tools are influential if they are used for math. We have to dispose of old-fashioned teaching methods in this digital age. We can teach children in the way of cartoons, sing a song, etc. A teacher consistently should improve himself, and explore the new innovative methods and materials in teaching math to prepare young students for the 21st century. If teachers want to be satisfied with their profession, they also should be receptive and follow the innovations. (T24) The findings highlighted that some of the participants make use of relevant research on math, and some use effective overseas math websites; similiarly, a few of them pursue the method of teaching through drama-style play, brainstorming, and utilizing computer games for teaching math. Multi-sensory, fun activities embed visual, auditory material into the learning process, appeal to all the senses and enable teaching at the highest level to attain students’ math goals. Notably, one of the participants who follows innovations closely highlighted the importance of p-smart training which helps children to find an object in space.
Instructional Technologies and Pre-Service Mathematics Teachers’ Selection of Technology
