by Rebecca HudsonBSE(Mathematics);MA(Mathematics); MEd (ICT & Education); PhD (ICT & Mathematics) Welcome to Rebecca Hudson's Website!This site is intended for those responsible for facilitating, coaching and making young people learn how to learn with technology, that is the use of the Internet, Web-base resources, multimedia, hypermedia, software packages and programming languages. It is also intended for mathematics teachers in primary, secondary and tertiary education. Learning mathematics can be enhanced by computer technology in topics or areas where appropiate to use. ObjectiveThe main objective of this site is to share the author's experiences: About teaching and learning mathematics with ICTThere are several reasons why it is desirable for students to learn to use technology. In today’s world students are expected to learn about and use information and communication technology (ICT) to prepare them for their future in the work force and to face the challenges of everyday life. Studies have shown that the use of computer technologies enhance the learning of students (Roblyer, 2006), improves students’ logical and analytical skills (Pappert, 1980; Goos and Geiger, 1995; Hiebert et al, 2003; Cavanagh, 2006); and helps them to develop higher order thinking and problem solving skills (Bailey, 1993; Boultoun-Lewis and English, 1998; Jonassen et al, 1999). Computer technologies also provide students access to online learning lessons and facilities (Lee, 2000; Mamary and Charles, 2000). The integration of ICT is seen as a priority by governments and schools both in Australia and overseas but despite the resultant provision of infrastructure and professional development little appears to be happening in secondary school classrooms (Ward, 2003). Author's profileAcademic Qualifications
High School in Australia20 years full-time Mathematics and Computing Teacher, New South Wales Department of Education and Training (NSW DET) secondary schools University in Australia2004 – 2012 Part-time tutor and lecturer of First Year University Mathematics Courses (MATH 151, 141 & 142) for Bachelor of Mathematics Education, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Mathematics Teaching, Bachelor of Science Teaching, Bachelor of Physics, Bachelor of Information Technology and Mechatronics. 2007- 2008 Part time Lecturer in MATH 141 & 142, Loftus Education Centre, Wollongong University for students of Bachelor of Mathematics Education , Bachelor of Science Education and Bachelor of Engineering. 2004 – 2007: Part time Mathematics tutor in MATH 141, 142 & 151 (first year university mathematics), School of Mathematics and Applied Statistics, University of Wollongong Other interests and expereriences related to education and trainingConference Organiser (1998 to 2000) – ‘Leadership Conference, Glenfield’, sponsored by New South Wales Department of Education and Training(NSW DET), Australia Conference Organiser and Board Member (1998)– New South Wales Computer and Education Group (NSWCEG), Australia 1989 – 2003: Developed course materials in Year 8, 9, 10, 11-12 Computing Courses. 1989 – 2005: Developed and implemented lesson plans in Mathematics integrating technology in teaching statistics, consumer mathematics and geometry. This was done in the commonly accessible software such as Claris Works and Microsoft Works rather than using costly specialised mathematics software. 1998 – 2003: Developed original programs for teaching LOGO and HTML Programming that included lesson plans and on-line tutorials. 1998: Evaluation of draft document “Computer-Based Teaching and Learning Technologies: Mathematics KLA”, by the NSW Department of Education and Training, Australia 1998: Evaluation of the software package “Mighty Maths Cosmic Geometry” for its suitability for computer-based teaching and learning. Results of the evaluation were published as a review in the NSW Computer Education Group journal- Information Transfer. 1990: Coordinating teacher for the Schools Link Program, supported by the Department of School Education, NSW. The project involved designing a database to assist VOLVO of Sweden in developing international marketing strategies. 1990: Participation as a team member in the school development project “Design and Technology in the Problem Solving Classroom, Years 7-10” supported and funded by the NSW Department of School Education. I received a commendation from the department for the high quality of my contribution. Team Leader – Gifted and Talented Program, Camden & Campbelltown Districts and Woronorra and South Sydney Districts. Awards1995 to 2002 Australian Post Graduate Award in Masters Degree 2003 to 2011 Australian Post Graduate Award in PhD Degree Books and PublicationsSeveral refereed and non-refereed conference mathematics and technology papers were presented and publish in national and international conferences such as the EDMEDIA Conference, E-Learning Conference, Global Learning Conference, SITE Conference and AAMT Conference.See the next link. 
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