Cognitively demanding tasks and the associated learning opportunities within the MathTwitterBlogosphere

The purpose of this study was to determine if the MathTwitterBlogosphere (MTBoS), an online community of practice, provides opportunities for mathematics educators to learn about the knowledge and conceptions that support the effective use of cognitively demanding tasks, including mathematical knowl...

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Published in:International journal of mathematical education in science and technology 2022-02, Vol.53 (2), p.364-402
Main Authors: Parrish, Christopher W., Martin, W. Gary
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addition & subtraction
Blogs
Cognitive Processes
Cognitive tasks
Cognitively demanding tasks
Communities of Practice
Computer Mediated Communication
Computer Uses in Education
Difficulty Level
Educational Technology
Electronic Publishing
Knowledge Base for Teaching
Learning
Mathematical analysis
Mathematics education
Mathematics Instruction
Mathematics Teachers
MathTwitterBlogosphere
Pedagogical Content Knowledge
Social Media
Students
Teacher Attitudes
Web Sites
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Summary:The purpose of this study was to determine if the MathTwitterBlogosphere (MTBoS), an online community of practice, provides opportunities for mathematics educators to learn about the knowledge and conceptions that support the effective use of cognitively demanding tasks, including mathematical knowledge for teaching, visions of high-quality mathematics instruction, and views about how to support struggling students. A qualitative case study was used to explore how content within the MTBoS, and perceptions of the effects of participation in the MTBoS, related to learning specified knowledge and conceptions. Results suggest the MTBoS is a promising avenue for providing learning opportunities related to mathematical knowledge for teaching and visions of high-quality mathematics instruction, although it may provide fewer learning opportunities related to engaging struggling students.
ISSN:0020-739X
1464-5211
DOI:10.1080/0020739X.2020.1772388