scholarly journals Teaching mathematical concepts using web-based collaborative enviroments. An eTwinning case study

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 111
Author(s):  
Λαμπρινή (Labrini) Νικόλαος Αλεξίου (Alexiou)
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
European Identity ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
European Program

eTwinning is an innovative European program that strengthens lifelong learning and the main purpose of which is the networking of schools with the help of new technologies. It is an initiative of the European Commission to strengthen the collaborative distance learning and the implementation of new innovative instructional methods. Through literature review, this article explores the contribution of the eTwinning project to the cultivation of basic skills, which the European Parliament identifies as keys to an individual's lifelong learning. Mathematics are included in these skills. It is an attempt to show the schools' potential to cultivate the students' European identity and European skills, such as cooperation and respect for the perceptions and culture of other people. It is also a case study aimed at exploring the cognitive, creative, cooperative and technological dimensions of an eTwinning action, as well as the attitude of 18 students towards the distance learning action, which they participated in. Τhe subject of the eTwinning practice combines mathematical concepts applied in real context. 

scholarly journals Distance Learning at University From A Lifelong Learning Perspective

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (34) ◽  
pp. 46
Author(s):  
Genute Gedviliene ◽  
Vilhelmina Vaiciuniene
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
University Education ◽  
Constructivist Learning Environment ◽  
Working People ◽  
Market Distance ◽  
Students Satisfaction

The paper discusses the importance of distance learning within university education. This issue stems from lifelong learning perspective, relating to social factors as emigration, demographic situation and competitiveness in the labour market. Distance learning is one of the possible solutions to acquire education to working people or those who live in remote locations. The main focus of our research was on learning quality and students’ satisfaction based on the case study of distance learning mode application. The research sample was composed of 126 part-time students who participated in the distance course organized as a part of university education. The case study of a distance course presented in this paper and survey findings revealed the study participants’ positive approach to distance learning in the university educational process. New technologies and their resulting opportunities for learners to interact with each other and with teachers, provision of guidance and logically structured material created preconditions for students’ satisfaction. Therefore, we assume that development of distance learning courses, constructivist learning environment with its inherent creative approach to learning provision can bring solutions to many social and educational issues, such as big emigration flows of young population, better employment opportunities and selfrealisation of young adults.

Business Process Reengineering for the Use of Distance Learning at Bell Canada

1999 ◽  
pp. 186-199 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tammy Whalen ◽  
David Wright
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Business Process ◽  
Business Processes ◽  
Business Process Reengineering ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Radical Change ◽  
Process Reengineering ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Project Objectives

The Bell Online Institute (BOLI) represents a radical change to the way Bell Canada provides internal training to its 27,000 employees. BOLI specializes in Web-based training, one type of technology enabled (distance) learning. Web-based training is a significant departure from the more traditional classroom-based practices at the Bell Institute for Professional Development, which is the organization that oversees all employee training at Bell Canada. This case study examines the use of Web-based training at Bell Canada in the context of business process reengineering. We present a theoretical context and a practical guide to how technology enabled learning changes the business processes in an organization. The study defines the processes that are required to deliver Web-based training, the value to the internal and external business practices of the organization, and the costs for each process. The wider applications of this case study are identified and will be of interest to those in other organizations that are moving from classroom delivered training to distance delivery. This case study describes changes in the organization that result from reengineering, including the impact Web-based learning has on training plans, student needs assessments, the ability to provide specialized curricula, training students and instructors in using new technologies, and establishing a principle of continuous improvement. Alternative ways of achieving project objectives are presented, along with organizational impact, technology alternatives, and cost-benefits.

Interactive Web-Based Tools for Learning Mathematics

2012 ◽  
pp. 274-306
Author(s):  
Barry Cherkas ◽  
Rachael M. Welder
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Teachers ◽  
Dynamic Capabilities ◽  
Preservice Teacher Education ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Working Definition ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Collegiate Mathematics ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Interactive Resources

There is an abundance of Web-based resources designed for mathematics teachers and learners at every level. Some of these are static, while others are interactive or dynamic, giving mathematics learners opportunities to develop visualization skills, explore mathematical concepts, and obtain solutions to self-selected problems. Research into the efficacy of online mathematics demonstrations and interactive resources is lacking, but it is clear that not all online resources are equal from a pedagogical viewpoint. In this chapter, a number of popular and relevant websites for collegiate mathematics and collegiate preservice teacher education are examined. They are reviewed and investigated in terms of their interactivity, dynamic capabilities, pedagogical strengths and weaknesses, the practices they employ, and their potential to enhance mathematical learning both inside and outside of the collegiate classroom. Culled from these reviews is a working definition of “best practices”: condensing difficult mathematical concepts into representations and models that clarify ideas with minimal words, thereby enabling a typical student to grasp, quickly and easily, the underlying mathematics.

Just-in-Time Learning

2011 ◽  
pp. 1162-1166 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tina Stavredes
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Learning Environments ◽  
Learning Experiences ◽  
Meaningful Learning ◽  
Just In Time ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Internet Technologies ◽  
The Creation

As the educational landscape is changing, more individuals are embracing the concept of lifelong learning. They are also looking for flexibility in how they learn, when they learn, and where they learn. The emergence of Web and Internet technologies is leading to the creation of distance learning environments that will allow for new ways of learning and opportunities to engage learners in meaningful learning experiences. In addition, technology is now seen as a tool for learning that allows for communication and collaboration through Web-based technologies to provide opportunities for challenge, guidance, empowerment, and support.

Web-Based Distance Learning and the Second Digital Divide

2011 ◽  
pp. 1077-1083 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sheryl Burgstahler
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Wrong Side ◽  
Digital Divides ◽  
Closing The Gap ◽  
Postal Mail

In no field have we witnessed a greater impact of emerging technologies than in that of distance learning. Correspondence courses using printed material and postal mail have been replaced by Web-based courses with the potential to make learning available to anyone, anywhere at anytime. This potential cannot be realized, however, unless two digital divides are eliminated. Some people are on the wrong side of the first “digital divide” between the technology “haves” and the technology “have-nots”. The benefits of technology are less available to those who are poor, who live in rural areas, who are members of minority racial or ethnic groups, and/or who have disabilities (Kaye, 2000; U.S. Department of Commerce, 1999). Lack of access to new technologies limits their options for taking and teaching technology-based courses. This is true for individuals with disabilities, even though the rapid development of assistive technology makes it possible for an individual with almost any type of disability to operate a computer (2003 Closing the Gap Resource Directory, 2003). Unfortunately, many people with disabilities still do not have access to these empowering tools, putting them on the “have not” side of the first digital divide.

scholarly journals Web Based Distance Learning at Faculty of Medicine of Sarajevo University

2006 ◽  
Vol 6 (2) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
Izet Mašić ◽  
Ahmed Novo ◽  
Mensura Kudumović ◽  
Admir Rama ◽  
Almir Džananović ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Distance Learning ◽  
Medical Informatics ◽  
Information Technologies ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Medical Curriculum ◽  
Pilot Project ◽  
Medical Faculty ◽  
Teaching Staff ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Science And Education

The time in which we live is defined by the significant influence of the information technologies on our lives, changes and development of society and the efficacy of all the organization systems. Increase and development of distance learning (DL) technologies over the past decade has exposed the potential and the efficiency of new technologies. Number of events has organized by teaching staff from Cathedrae for Medical Informatics in order to promote distance learning and web based education are very extensive: professional-scientific events, workshops and congresses, first tele-exam at the Medical Faculty, Introducing of Distance learning in curriculum at biomedical faculties, etc. At the University in Sarajevo in year 2003 was opened the e-learning center for the support to the faculties the distance studies by use of the information technology. At Medical Faculty of University of Sarajevo at Cathedrae for Medical Informatics since 2002 is in progress realization of the project named: "Possibilities of introducing distance learning in medical curriculum", approved by the Federal and the Cantonal ministry of science and education. Pilot project was realized during three past school years, theoretical and practical education of subject Medical informatics are adapted to the new concepts of education using world trends of education from the distance. One group of students was included in the project finalized by electronic exam registration and electronic exam on 20 June 2005, publicly, in the Physiology amphitheatre of the Medical Faculty in Sarajevo.

scholarly journals Kemampuan Pemahaman Konsep Matematika Siswa Melalui Pendekatan Pendidikan Matematika Realistik Indonesia (PMRI) pada Pembelajaran Matematika di Kelas VIII SMP PGRI 1 Betung

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 189
Author(s):  
Muhammad Yogi Ramadhan ◽  
Eka Yanuarti
Keyword(s):  
Mathematics Education ◽  
Test Method ◽  
Average Score ◽  
Realistic Mathematics Education ◽  
Mathematical Concepts ◽  
Realistic Mathematics ◽  
Learning Mathematics ◽  
Class Viii ◽  
Data Collection Technique

This study aims to determine the ability of students to understand mathematical concepts through the Indonesian Realistic Mathematics Education (PMRI) approach to learning mathematics in class VIII of SMP PGRI 1 Betung. This research is a "quasi experiment" category of one shot case study. In this study, there was only one sample class, namely the class that became the experimental class, namely class VIII.5 consisting of 35 students, which was carried out without a control class or comparison class. The data collection technique used in this research is the test method, and documentation. The results of this study indicate that the students' ability to understand mathematical concepts after the application of the Indonesian Realistic Mathematics Education Approach (PMRI) at SMP PGRI Betung is categorized as good, this is shown by the results of the average score. -The average final test of students' ability to understand mathematical concepts was 76.8.

Case-Based Research on International Negotiation: Approaches and Data Sets

2002 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 17-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
Keyword(s):  
New Technologies ◽  
Theory Development ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
International Negotiation ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Comparative Analyses ◽  
Alternative Routes ◽  
Case Based

AbstractFour case-based research approaches to analysis of data on international negotiation are discussed: the single, analytical case study, the temporal or time-series case study, the focused comparison of a small number of similar cases, and aggregate comparisons of a large number of different cases. The strategies are compared in terms of a number of methodological and substantive features. They are considered as alternative routes to theory development, understood best in relation to each other and best utilized together as part of a multi-method research strategy. The role of frameworks for guiding comparative analyses is discussed in the second part of the article. They are illustrated in conjunction with several multivariate projects involving the coding of variables from a variety of cases. Methods of analysis and findings obtained from these projects are then summarized. These framework-driven comparative analyses are facilitated by the advent of web-based technologies. The new technologies are especially useful for collecting information about cases of negotiation not described in archival publications. The article concludes with challenges that confront the analyst and some gaps that remain to be filled.

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