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While the metaphors for mathematics and for teaching mathematics have received some attention, there is a lack of research on metaphors for technology. This study sought to investigate mathematics student teachers’ metaphors for technology in teaching mathematics. Based on metaphor theory and two theories of technology, the author analyzed 60 student teachers’ metaphors for technology. The findings reveal that student teachers’ views of using technology in mathematics teaching are ambiguous. The instrumental view of technology was dominating the data. Although the participating student teachers seem mainly to have a positive attitude towards technology, they need adequate opportunities in teacher education to explore the pedagogical and educational use of technology.
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Portaankorva-Koivisto, P. (2015). Mathematics Student Teachers’ Metaphors for Technology in Teaching Mathematics. In: Bernack-Schüler, C., Erens, R., Leuders, T., Eichler, A. (eds) Views and Beliefs in Mathematics Education. Freiburger Empirische Forschung in der Mathematikdidaktik. Springer Spektrum, Wiesbaden. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-09614-4_12
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