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Technology enhanced student support Technology enhanced student support in mathematics distance education in mathematics distance education Birgit Loch [email protected] http://www.sci.usq.edu.au/staff/lochb http://www.swin.edu.au/engineering/ staff/birgit Department of Mathematics and Computing University of Southern Queensland Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences Swinburne University of Technology
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Technology enhanced student support in Technology enhanced student support in mathematics distance educationmathematics distance education
Birgit Loch
[email protected]://www.sci.usq.edu.au/staff/lochb
http://www.swin.edu.au/engineering/staff/birgit
Department of Mathematics and Computing University of Southern Queensland
Faculty of Engineering and Industrial Sciences
Swinburne University of Technology
Open University, Leeds, 24 May 2010
OverviewOverview
USQ Context Pen-based technologies Communication Marking Screencasting
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The Australian continentThe Australian continent
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USQ ContextUSQ Context
USQ - regional, multi-campus, 26,000 students Large distance student population - 75% of students
studying off campus in over 70 countries (WEB, EXT, ONC)
Large percentage of students mature age, work full-time, study part-time, live remotely, low socio-economic background. Incarcerated student. “Open” university.
-> Tablet PCs
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Pen-based technologyPen-based technology
Tablet PCs Easiest to use Windows XP Tablet Edition
(Vista, Windows 7) Additional ink functions in MS Office (XP) Handwriting recognition But: expensive
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Cheaper alternativesCheaper alternatives
Graphics tablets Much cheaper! Various sizes
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Cheaper alternativesCheaper alternatives
Digital note pens
Just use a mouse?
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Electronic communicationElectronic communication
Ink chat tutorials MSN Messenger
(Windows Live Messenger)
Free!
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Example: Discrete MathematicsExample: Discrete Mathematics
Birgit says:why does this work? because the y axis is where x = 0. so for x=0 we get y=m*0+c=c. so (0,c) is the point
Birgit says:still following me?
Student G says:trying... hang on with the "why does this work"
Student G says:ahh ok, yes got you now
Student D writes:
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Example: Operations ResearchExample: Operations Research
Free! (vroom)
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Example: Algebra and CalculusExample: Algebra and Calculus
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Example: Algebra and CalculusExample: Algebra and Calculus
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Example: Foundation ComputingExample: Foundation Computing
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Example: Foundation ComputingExample: Foundation Computing
Open University, Leeds, 24 May 2010
Example: Foundation ComputingExample: Foundation Computing
Open University, Leeds, 24 May 2010
Example: Foundation ComputingExample: Foundation Computing
Open University, Leeds, 24 May 2010
Electronic markingElectronic marking
Word DOC files PPT files XLS files PDF files
Licences:MS OfficePDF Annotator
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Electronic markingElectronic marking
Word DOC files PPT files XLS files PDF files
Open University, Leeds, 24 May 2010
Electronic markingElectronic marking
Word DOC files PPT files XLS files PDF files
Open University, Leeds, 24 May 2010
Biodiversity & Conservation: Biodiversity & Conservation: Andy Le Brocque Andy Le Brocque
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Example: Operations ResearchExample: Operations Research
Trevor Langlands/ Birgit Loch
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Capturing lectures/tutorials: CalculusCapturing lectures/tutorials: Calculus
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Operations ResearchOperations Research
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Thermodynamics: Andrew WandellThermodynamics: Andrew Wandell
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Finance: Peter PhillipsFinance: Peter Phillips
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German Language: Gabriela PohlGerman Language: Gabriela Pohl
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Recording lecturesRecording lectures
Web/iPod/iPhone video files
http://tinyurl.com/austms
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Statistics: Christine McDonaldStatistics: Christine McDonald
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Programming: Michael de RaadtProgramming: Michael de Raadt
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Student support via screencastsStudent support via screencasts
Operations Research
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Enhancement of study materialEnhancement of study material
Screencasts to address stuck places Short snippets for course material Create a bank of resources
Linda Galligan
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Screencast embedded in Nursing mathematics Screencast embedded in Nursing mathematics course materialcourse material
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Screencast embedded in OR course materialScreencast embedded in OR course material
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The Improving Mathematics Education in The Improving Mathematics Education in School (TIMES) ProjectSchool (TIMES) Project
AMSI (Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute)
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The Improving Mathematics Education in The Improving Mathematics Education in School (TIMES) ProjectSchool (TIMES) Project
AMSI (Australian Mathematical Sciences Institute)
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MSOR mini projectMSOR mini project
Camilla Jordan, Cath Wilkins, Tim Lowe, Ben Mestel
Screencasts for Masters level maths courses
Best practice? Effectiveness?
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Recording of assignment feedbackRecording of assignment feedback
The Learning Centre. Linda Galligan
