Helping math learning

Author

Madeira, Rui Neves ; Silva, Bruno ; Palma, José

Author_Institution

DSI, ESTSetubal, Setubal, Portugal

fYear

2012

fDate

17-20 April 2012

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

7

Abstract

Blended learning refers to a mixing of different learning environments. It combines traditional classroom learning with modern computer-mediated activities. The present work presents the implementation of a Web-based system to help the application of blended learning to enhance learning in math courses of engineering degrees. The system is being integrated in the Moodle platform, which is used as the aiding electronic teaching system at our Polytechnic University. Our focus is on helping math learning, but we can apply it to courses that use similar platform approaches. The main goal of this paper is to present the system, focusing on the tool that facilitates the implementation of assessment moments, and discuss preliminary results according to teachers.

Keywords

Internet; computer aided instruction; educational courses; educational institutions; mathematics computing; teaching; Moodle platform; Polytechnic University; Web-based system; assessment moment; b-learning; blended learning; electronic teaching system; engineering degree; learning environment; math course; math learning; modern computer-mediated activities; traditional classroom learning; Computer architecture; Educational institutions; Electronic learning; Equations; Least squares approximation; Assessments management; B-learning; Latex; Mathematics teaching; Moodle; Web-based system;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), 2012 IEEE

Conference_Location

Marrakech

ISSN

2165-9559

Print_ISBN

978-1-4673-1457-2

Electronic_ISBN

2165-9559

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/EDUCON.2012.6201176

Filename

6201176