Math Education and e-learning

Organisers

Jan-Fredrik Olsen, Anna Maria Persson and Kristina Juter (Lund University)

Description

Several ICT-based teaching methods have gained popularity during the last decade, we mention "Peer-instruction" (Harvard University) and "Just in time teaching" (IUPUI). These methods rely on the use of classroom response systems (iClickers) and specialized online e-learning systems (Moodle, Blackboard), respectively. Moreover, software to visualize algebra, calculus and geometry (GeoGebra, Maple, Matlab) has become widely available. Perhaps the most extreme recent development in e-learning are the massive open online courses pioneered by Stanford University, in which more than 100.000 students have been known to enroll in a single course. The purpose of this session is to present research on and discuss e-learning methods for the classroom with mathematics teachers from the region. We hope to inspire further testing and development of these methods.

This session is supported by the Crafoord Foundation http://www.crafoord.se