scholarly journals Maximizing student experience in mathematics: Traditional tools versus digital technologies

2014 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Cassandra Luckwell
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Digital Technologies ◽  
Online Surveys ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Math Manipulatives ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Field Notes ◽  
Positive Experiences

This study was created to find out the tools that encourage and maximize student learning in mathematics, what causes positive and negative experiences in mathematics, and can any of these tools and experiences be replaced by digital technologies. I gathered an assortment of information through online surveys, interviews and field notes. My main findings showed that most people think that math manipulatives, direct teaching, and hands on learning were very important to their learning and help to decrease negative experiences in math. Furthermore, positive experiences were created through teacher feedback and encouragement and when students could relate what they were learning to their life experiences. My findings show that teachers need to be a positive model and create positive experiences for students. Moreover, teachers need to use traditional hands on tools for students and then use digital technologies as an assistive tool for further clarification and understanding.

scholarly journals Hands-on Learning Activity Using an Apparatus for Transient Phenomena in RC Circuit Based on Arduino UNO R3-LINX-Labview

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (01) ◽  
pp. 116 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nanang Suwondo ◽  
Dwi Sulisworo
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Learning Strategy ◽  
Learning Performance ◽  
Learning Activity ◽  
Good Opportunity ◽  
Transient Phenomena ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Arduino Uno ◽  
Rc Circuit

Integrating student-centered learning strategy and technology utilization will improve learning performance. Hands-on learning strategy will reduce the misconception and also engage student learning on certain theory or concepts. Both are the reason of this study. The aim of this study is to develop the learning apparatus based on ALL (Arduino UNO R3-LINX-LabView). The observed case is on transient phenomena in RC circuit through real time current and voltage wave chart characteristic of charging and discharging capacitor. It is controlled on semi-automatic. The result showed that this apparatus has a good opportunity to be used on physics learning. On the next study this apparatus will be used on certain learning strategy to find its effect to the student learning performance.

Effect of a Joint Experimental-CFD Lab Experience on Perceptions of Data Authority and Student Learning

2014 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Shepard ◽  
Krithiga Ganesan
Keyword(s):  
Student Learning ◽  
Student Perceptions ◽  
Cfd Simulations ◽  
Final Exam ◽  
Ansys Cfx ◽  
Student Learning Outcome ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Outcome Scores ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Source Of Information

This paper explores modes of instruction for effective student learning and factors that affect student perceptions of information from various sources encountered in undergraduate fluid mechanics. This paper addresses two questions: (i) What source of information do students rely on and have greater confidence in, (ii) What modes of instruction lead to greater understanding of material. These research questions were addressed by considering the conceptual topic of drag on a sphere. In this study, thirty students compared results from experimental lab measurements, CFD (ANSYS-CFX) simulations, and textbook data for drag acting on a sphere. Other concepts covered in the course were done so via lecture and/or lab, but were not examined using CFD. To address the first question, students completed a survey at the end of the experimental portion of lab and a second survey at the end of the CFD portion of lab. To address the second question, student responses to specific final exam questions were analyzed. Our data indicate that students have greater reliance on materials presented via lecture and in the course textbook, than data that originates via hands-on learning methods such as experimental data, and CFD simulations. The results that address the second question indicate that even though there is greater variation in student learning outcome scores, a variety of modes of instruction lead to greater understanding of a topic, even accounting for biases in perceived data authority of various sources of data.

An Integrative Study of Autobiographical Memory for Positive and Negative Experiences

2013 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elvira García-Bajos ◽  
Malen Migueles
Keyword(s):  
Autobiographical Memory ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Cognitive Processes ◽  
Life Experiences ◽  
Emotional Experiences ◽  
Childhood Memories ◽  
Negative Experiences ◽  
Integrative Study ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Emotional Level

AbstractIn this study we examined autobiographical memory for emotional experiences from an integrative perspective, analyzing nature, distribution, content and phenomenological assessment of the experiences. Undergraduate students produced positive or negative life experiences, dated them and indicated their emotional level. Afterwards, they chose an experience to narrate, and rated their memory for the experience. The positive and negative experiences were grouped into 14 categories, although most of them fell into four areas: studies, family, friends and couple. The number of positive and negative experiences progressively increased from very few childhood memories to a larger percentage of more recent events. The distribution was equivalent, except during adolescence, in which a greater number of negative than positive experiences were recorded. The negative narratives included more emotional details, references to cognitive processes, mental rehearsal and justifications than the positive narratives. But the positive experiences obtained higher ratings in vividness and sensorial details than the negative experiences.

Hands-on Learning in the Medical Education Curriculum for Middle Grade Students

2010 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 96-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kazuhiro FUJIMOTO ◽  
Atsushi KUROSAWA ◽  
Akihiro SUZUKI ◽  
Satoshi FUJITA ◽  
Hiroshi IWASAKI
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Middle Grade ◽  
Education Curriculum ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Middle Grade Students ◽  
Medical Education Curriculum

An Open Source Solution for “Hands-on” teaching of PET/CT to Medical Students under the COVID-19 Pandemic

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Martin Biermann ◽  
Salim Kanoun ◽  
Trond Davidsen ◽  
Robert Gray
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Student Satisfaction ◽  
Student Survey ◽  
Technical Challenge ◽  
Course Work ◽  
Pet Ct ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning ◽  
Central Image ◽  
The University

Abstract Aims Since 2017, medical students at the University of Bergen were taught PET/CT “hands-on” by viewing PET/CT cases in native format on diagnostic workstations in the hospital. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students were barred access. This prompted us to launch and evaluate a new freeware PET/CT viewing system hosted in the university network. Methods We asked our students to install the multiplatform Fiji viewer with Beth Israel PET/CT plugin (http://petctviewer.org) on their personal computers and connect to a central image database in the university network based on the public domain orthanc server (https://orthanc-server.com). At the end of course, we conducted an anonymous student survey. Results The new system was online within eight days, including regulatory approval. All 76 students (100 %) in the fifth year completed their course work, reading five anonymized PET/CT cases as planned. 41 (53 %) students answered the survey. Fiji was challenging to install with a mean score of 1.8 on a 5-point Likert scale (5 = easy, 1 = difficult). Fiji was more difficult to use (score 3.0) than the previously used diagnostic workstations in the hospital (score 4.1; p < 0.001, paired t-test). Despite the technical challenge, 47 % of students reported having learnt much (scores 4 and 5); only 11 % were negative (scores 1 and 2). 51 % found the PET/CT tasks engaging (scores 4 and 5) while 20 % and 5 % returned scores 2 and 1, respectively. Conclusion Despite the initial technical challenge, “hands-on” learning of PET/CT based on the freeware Fiji/orthanc PET/CT-viewer was associated with a high degree of student satisfaction. We plan to continue running the system to give students permanent access to PET/CT cases in native format regardless of time or location.

scholarly journals Supporting Older Adults and Caregivers Through Integrative Service Learning During COVID

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 958-958
Author(s):  
Keith Chan ◽  
Sarah LaFave ◽  
Maggie Ratnayake ◽  
Christina Marsack-Topolewski ◽  
Jillian Graves ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Service Learning ◽  
Community Resources ◽  
Learning Models ◽  
Process Data ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Age In Place ◽  
Home Based ◽  
Hands On ◽  
Hands On Learning

Abstract There is a growing population of older adults who are living longer and acquiring chronic illness and disabilities, making it difficult for them to complete everyday activities and age in place. More than 2 million of these older adults are homebound and 5 million need help leaving their homes. They experience social isolation, food insecurity, and lack of connection to community resources which has intensified since the pandemic. Integrative service learning models can provide home-based support to older adults while offering valuable, hands-on learning experiences for students. This study examined findings for a community-based program which trained university students to provide practical home-based support for older adults and their caregivers. Data was collected for 109 older adults who were connected with student trainees. Students provided services with groceries, companionship, and help accessing needed services. Findings from t-test results using the UCLA Loneliness Scale indicated that older adults reported less loneliness after engagement with students (mean difference = 6.15, t = 3.14, df = 82, p &lt; 0.01). Qualitative process data suggested that older adults benefited from services and a connection to their assigned students prior to and during the pandemic. Student trainees reported that the experience enriched their learning and reaffirmed their commitment to working with older adults. Community-based service learning can address home-based needs of older adults and their caregivers and enhance learning opportunities for students. Policies and practice can support a pipeline of geriatric health professionals through innovative service learning models to benefit older adults, caregivers and students.

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