Challenges and difficulties in using Digital Technology in Mathematics Education

Even though there are many benefits of using digital technology in mathematics education there are some challenges and difficulties. Through my experience and discussions with teachers and students from other colleges I am listing some of the challenges and difficulties. 1.Lack of internet or slow connectivity.

2.No limited access to computersoft wares. 3. Lack of adequate technical support.

4. Teachers are not trained about the usage of digital technology. 5. Decline of students‘ paper-and-pen skills.

6. Most of the Digital Technology tools are too costly and hence not affordable to College students and teachers.

7. Classrooms are not equipped with relevant hardware‘s which is required to Integrate teaching using Digital Technology.

8.May distract student‘s attention while using digital technology.

9.Implementing and then maintaining technology is costlyparticularly as systems can quickly become out of date.

10. Safety for students and teachers is a key challenge with prevention of cyber-bullying, the hacking ofpersonal information, access to illegal or banned materials.

7.How to overcome these challenges

1. Along with routine teaching methods use of digital tools is to be encourages in mathematics education.

2. Good internet speed and connections should be provided in schools and colleges 3.Digital technology tools should be provided to teachers to make bright future of students 3.Teacher and student should also take care of cyber safety while using digital tools 4. Teachers should be trained about how to use digital technology

5. Required budget should be provided to schools and colleges to avail digital technology facility, and each year budget should be increased.

6.Technology changes very fast schools and colleges cannot buy digital tools and devices again and again effective tools and devices should be chosen in order to save the funds.

JAN-MAR, 2018, VOL-7/37 Page 86 7.Teacher has to feel free and without any restrictions in the teaching environment. Only these feelings will foster the teacher to learn and develop further.

CONCLUSION: Mathematics occupies a honorable position in the society,Transition from the ―traditional‖ learning of― chalk and talk‖ and ―teacher-oriented pedagogy‖ to Digital technology oriented learningis required. Digital technology helps the teacher to update the new knowledge, skills to use the new digital tools and resources Digital technology can reduce complex computations and allow students to concentrate on conceptual learning. Students enjoy studying mathematics using new technology, it makes math as fun which brings interest in the subject. It avails a facility of learning mathematics anytime anywhere using handheld devices and internet resources. Now Mumbai university has started online marking scheme which is very faster than earlier manual assessment so digital technology is saving teachers time as earlier teachers had to report at the university ―central assessment program‖ Much emphasis these days is placed on student-centered learning and less on the teaching but teaching and learning are equally important. It is necessary to first understand the learning process and then design teaching and learning activities to achieve these. Only then will students become deep learners. We should understand opportunities offered by Digital technologies and help students in achieving their goals. As students often point out to us it is veryexciting, enjoyable and productive to use such tools in class. They are keento use computers, so the environment becomes more conducive for learning.Students‘ natural curiosity can be utilized to its fullest potential because theyare keen to explore and discover. Digital technology should support the learning and curriculum and can not substitute good teaching. Traditional teaching methods must be supported with modern tools for helping slow learners in mathematics. It does not imply a reduction in the standardof education or of necessary subjects, but it is vital that the curriculum is carefully considered and that passive teaching is replaced in favor of new methods which promote active participation of students. Students dream of having good jobs to achieve this dream they must clear entrance exams which includes mathematical questions, but students always have fear regarding mathematics in their mind but digital technology helps them to understand mathematics in a more organized way, which clears their fundamental concepts and these students can clear those entrance exams and achieve their goals.

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