From Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk Thu Sep 4 09:06:47 2014 From: Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk (Peter Gates) Date: Thu, 4 Sep 2014 09:06:47 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Call for extended abstracts for Special Edition of MERJ - Mathematics Education and Mobile Devices In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Special Issue of MERJ: Mathematics Education and Mobile Technologies Rationale Research into the use of technology in mathematics education is not new (e.g., Hoyles, 2001; Laborde, 1995). However, there has not been a similar level of rigourous research conducted into the use of mobile technologies ? iPads, iPods, iPhones, Androids, Tablets and the like. Such research is of particular importance as schools are investing heavily in such devices without a concomitant investment in developing practices regarding how such devices may be used to develop conceptual rather than procedural or declarative knowledge (e.g., Calder, 2011). The effectiveness of their engagement in shifting conceptual understanding is also contingent on associated professional learning for teachers (O?Malley et al., 2013). Larkin (2013) also identified issues with the lack of mathematical quality of currently available mathematics apps, and the lack of time and expertise for teachers to accurately evaluate them and their use. The editors have a wealth of experience in this field ? Larkin in Australia, Calder in New Zealand ? and have strong links with other educators and researchers working in this area. The special issue will draw upon research conducted by colleagues in Australasia and beyond (e.g., Attard, 2013; Pelton & Pelton; 2012) in the use of mobile technologies in mathematics education. The Editors Larkin is well recognised in the MERGA community and is a member of the MERGA board as VP communications. He is an active reviewer for a number of Mathematics journals including Mathematics Education Research Journal (MERJ), Mathematics Teaching and Educational Development (MTED), Australian Primary Mathematics Classroom (APMC) and the International Journal for Science and Mathematics Education (IJMTL). He has a strong reputation in the field of digital technologies in Mathematics Education, has presented research on this topic at the last two MERGA conferences, and has been published in this area in books and mathematical journals. Calder is well recognised in the MERGA community. He is an active reviewer for a number of Mathematics Journals including Mathematics Education Research Journal (MERJ) and is on the editorial board of International Journal for Mathematics Teaching and Learning (IJMTL) and Teachers and Curriculum. He is the author of numerous publications including a book, book chapters, journal articles and conference papers. He is very experienced in the field of digital technologies in mathematics education and has presented research on this topic at MERGA, PME, the 2006 ICMI study, and ICTMT conferences. Calder was a member of the team that wrote the chapter: Technology in mathematics education, in Research into Mathematics Education in Australasia (RIMEA) (2008-2011). Both Calder and Larkin are members of the team to write the corresponding chapter for RIMEA (2012-2015). Scope The Special Issue will be undertaken as per the usual process with the Springer on-line system and MERGA processes. The Editors would prefer to include papers of a particular type: a) Where the research involves mobile technologies (iPads, Androids, Clickers, Tablets etc) rather than computer labs or IWB etc. b) Where the focus relates to the use of these technologies to support student mathematics learning rather than as a tool to support teachers' work (e.g. marking spreadsheets). c) Where the research projects report on transitions in outcomes for students in relation to mathematics learning in either Primary, Secondary or Tertiary contexts both in Australasia and internationally. d) Where the papers explore the influence of the use of mobile technologies on the affective domain, for instance, on student engagement or motivation. Expressions of Interest via submission of extended abstract (400 ? 600 words) Your abstract should include: ? Title | Author (s) | Key Words. ? Brief mention of key literature and your research question(s) or reason for paper. ? Theoretical / Methodological Framework directing the study. ? Evidence to be included to address research question. ? Findings / Discussions. ? How your paper adds to domain knowledge and the implications of the research. Email extended abstracts to Kevin Larkin k.larkin at griffith.edu.au or Nigel Calder ncalder at waikato.ac.nz Timeline Aug-Sept 2014: Call for extended abstract. Editors will consider suitability of abstracts and invite accepted authors to submit full paper. Sept 2014 - Feb 2015: Submission of full papers by end of Feb 2015. Feb - July 2015: Review of papers, acceptance of reviewed papers, August 2015: Final editing of accepted papers (submission to Springer via on-line process as papers are accepted ready for publication). September - December 2015: Review by Springer. March 2016 - Publication by Springer. References Attard, C. (2013). In V.Steine, L.Ball & C.Bardini (Eds.), Mathematics education: Yesterday, today and tomorrow (Proceedings of the 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia). Melbourne, VIC: MERGA. Calder, N. S. (2011). Processing mathematics through digital technologies: The primary years. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Sense. Hoyles, C. (2001). Steering between skills and creativity: a role for the computer. For the Learning of Mathematics, 21(1), 33-39. Laborde, C. (1995). Designing tasks for learning geometry in a computer-based environment. In L. Burton, & B. Jaworski, (Eds.), Technology in mathematics teaching: a bridge between teaching and learning. (pp. 35-67) Bromley: Chartwell-Bratt. Larkin, K. (2013). Maths education: Is there an app for that? In V. Steinle, L. Ball & C. Bardini (Eds.), Mathematics education: Yesterday, today and tomorrow (Proceedings of the 36th annual conference of the Mathematics Education Research Group of Australasia). Melbourne, VIC: MERGA. O?Malley, P., Jenkins, S., Wesley, B., Donehower, C., Rabuck, D., & Lewis, M. E. B. (2013). Effectiveness of using iPads to build math fluency. Paper presented at 2013 Council for Exceptional Children Annual Meeting, San Antonio, Texas. Pelton, F. L., & Pelton, T. (2012). Sharing Strategies With Teachers: iPods in Math Class. In Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (Vol. 2012, No. 1, pp. 4363-4366). Dr Kevin Larkin [*=*] Lecturer in Mathematics Education First Year Coordinator (Bachelor of Education Primary) School of Education and Professional Studies Griffith University G30_3.34 Email: k.larkin at griffith.edu.au Phone: (07) 5552 9783 Connecting people ... Shaping futures Kevin Larkin Research Homepage From Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk Thu Sep 18 10:21:58 2014 From: Peter.Gates at nottingham.ac.uk (Peter Gates) Date: Thu, 18 Sep 2014 10:21:58 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Book celebrating Stephen Lerman's career Message-ID: As you may know Stephen Lerman recently retired from London South Bank University and was granted emeritus status. To mark his contribution and celebrate his long career in mathematics education, Robyn Jorgensen and I have edited a book to be published by Springer in November 2014. The book is titled: Shifts in the field of Mathematics Education: Stephen Lerman and the turn to the social. (http://tinyurl.com/lermanbook) We are launching the book in London at London South Bank University where Steve worked for 25 years. A flyer is attached. The book consists of 17 chapters from colleagues around the world all of whom have had a close association with Steve stretching back years. The launch will be on Friday 7th November, 4:30 pm at London Southbank University. It will be in Room V211 in the K2 Building which is on Keyworth Street (SE1 6NG). See map attached We are pleased Barbara Jaworski will be there as will Candia Morgan both of whom have agreed to speak. Barbara has a chapter in the book, and now works with Steve at Loughborough University. Candia has known and worked closely with Steve for many years. Peter Winbourne who worked closely with Steve for 25 year or so will be talking on Steve's career! Robyn and I will also be there to talk about the book and its intended contribution. Steve will be at the launch and will also make a presentation. There is an Eventbrite page which gives information about the launch and registration. London Southbank are providing refreshments etc. and Springer are paying speakers' travel expenses. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-celebrating-the-work-of-steve-lerman-tickets-13175178313 You are welcome to come along, but please register (it's free!) just so we know how many biscuits to order! - and please feel free to circulate this. Peter Gates and Robyn Jorgensen Dr Peter Gates Centre for Research in Mathematics Education School of Education +44 (0)115 951 4432 | peter.gates at nottingham.ac.uk | University web Page | www.petergates.org School of Education | The University of Nottingham | Jubilee Campus | Nottingham NG8 1BB The Eighth Mathematics Education and Society conference will be held at Portland, Oregon, June 21-26, 2015. This conference is an international forum for the discussion of historical, cultural, social, and political issues relating to mathematics education. 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The book consists of 16 chapters from colleagues around the world all of whom have had a close association with Steve stretching back years. The book is titled: Shifts in the field of Mathematics Education: Stephen Lerman and the turn to the social. (http://tinyurl.com/lermanbook) A flyer advertising the book is attached The book is being launched in London at London South Bank University where Steve worked for 25 years. A flyer advertising the launch event is attached The book launch will be on Friday 7th November, 4:30 pm at London Southbank University. It will be in Room V211 in the K2 Building which is on Keyworth Street (SE1 6NG). A map showing location is attached. We are pleased Barbara Jaworski will be there as will Candia Morgan both of whom have agreed to speak. Barbara has a chapter in the book, and now works with Steve at Loughborough University. Candia has known and worked closely with Steve for many years. Peter Winbourne who worked closely with Steve for 25 year or so will be talking on Steve's career! Robyn and I will also be there to talk about the book and its intended contribution. Steve will be at the launch and will also make a presentation. There is an Eventbrite page which gives information about the launch and registration. London Southbank are providing refreshments etc. and Springer are paying speakers' travel expenses. http://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-launch-celebrating-the-work-of-steve-lerman-tickets-13175178313 or: http://tinyurl.com/shiftlaunch Peter and Robyn Dr Peter Gates Centre for Research in Mathematics Education School of Education +44 (0)115 951 4432 | peter.gates at nottingham.ac.uk | University web Page | www.petergates.org School of Education | The University of Nottingham | Jubilee Campus | Nottingham NG8 1BB The Eighth Mathematics Education and Society conference will be held at Portland, Oregon, June 21-26, 2015. 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Name: Location of LSBU K2 Building.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 119392 bytes Desc: Location of LSBU K2 Building.pdf URL: From sa.pope at yahoo.co.uk Mon Sep 29 20:34:56 2014 From: sa.pope at yahoo.co.uk (Sue Pope) Date: Mon, 29 Sep 2014 20:34:56 +0100 Subject: [Maths-Education] Primary mathematics education job opportunities at MMU Message-ID: <1412019296.49416.YahooMailNeo@web133105.mail.ir2.yahoo.com> Hello There are job opportunities for primary mathematics educators at MMU which is now based in the centre of Manchester. http://www2.mmu.ac.uk/jobs/vacancies/index.php Closing date 3 October. For an informal chat call Sue Pope 07912 999 108 Best wishes Sue