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- 1. EDU 09.7 THEORETICAL BASE OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATION ASSIGNMENT TOPIC : CONCEPT OF E-CONTENT DEVELOPMENT AND M-LEARNING STEPHY JOHNSON REG.NO 18014303020
- 2. E- Content The learning content can be considered as the academic property and knowledge to be delivered to the learners. E-learning content includes the course outline, modules of traditional education and multimedia content. In the field of E-learning such content may include; text, audio, video, animation and simulation. Education today is more limited to class room study and textbooks. E-learning or online course are the latest development in the field of education. These course deliver the matter to the recipients through the online medium. This has increased the scope for students, as well as companies engaged in the creation as content. E-content development is a rapidly growing field and a lucrative business. This has led to the birth of several E-learning content companies. The subject matter experts (SME),who create the content and support them with graphs and images to make them stimulating. In traditional training, SMEs assemble material for learners and teach them directly, while in e-learning ,SMEs provide IDs with the information and knowledge they need to prepare e-learning materials and activities. The extent of SMEs contribution can vary , depending on the amount of and quality of existing material. In fact , it is very likely that a set of materials for a specific subject is already available.These can consist of : User manuals and technical documentation. Classroom course handouts and lecture notes Presentations , such as power point slide shows Documented case studies Photographs,images,graphs tablesand other illustrative materials Training materials such as self study guides, web guides and other distance learning materials Reference materials such as specialized thesauri and glossaries
- 3. TIPS FOR CONTENT DEVELOPMENT Before developing the content for the assigned lessons , review the proposed learning objectives. Make sure that the content and knowledge assessment test and exercises “match ” the lesson objectives at every step in the work flow process Provide all the knowledge needed to meet the learning objectives. People taking the course from different backgrounds, so use a variety of examples.This will help the learners understand and remember concepts. Classify topics for each lesson as follows 1 . Must know : a core part of the content ;the learner needs to understand these concepts. 2. Nice to know: the learner could get by this information , but it could help develop a better understanding of the subject , or add interest for the learner TIPS ON LANGUAGE STYLE Write directly, simply, and clearly.To accomplish this , keep sentences short. It is important to not give the reader more ideas or information that can be handled at one time. Avoid jargon If you are addressing a multi cultural audience , avoid culture-specific slang Minimize the use of compound sentences Use bulleted lists when appropriate Spell out acronyms in full the first time they are used .Consider adding them to glossary if appropriate Use gender inclusive, non- sexist language(e.g. sexist:” over the years,men have continued to use nonrenewable resources at increasing rates”. Gender inclusive:” over the years,people have continued to use nonrenewable resources at increasing rates” REFERENCE www.5learn.co/e-content-development
- 4. M-LEARNING M-learning or mobile learning is defined as "learning across multiple contexts, through social and content interactions, using personal electronic devices.” A form of distance education, m-learners use mobile device educational technology at their time convenience. M-learning technologies include handheld computers, MP3 players, notebooks, mobile phones and tablets. M-learning focuses on the mobility of the learner, interacting with portable technologies. Using mobile tools for creating learning aids and materials becomes an important part of informal learning.M-learning is convenient in that it is accessible from virtually anywhere. Sharing is almost instantaneous among everyone using the same content, which leads to the reception of instant feedback and tips. This highly active process has proven to increase exam scores from the fiftieth to the seventieth percentile, and cut the dropout rate in technical fields by 22 percent. M-learning also brings strong portability by replacing books and notes with small devices, filled with tailored learning contents. E-Learning has provided the ability for traditional learning to break out of the classroom setting and for students to learn at home. Mobile learning has enhanced upon e-learning by taking it a step further and allowing students to learn virtually anywhere a mobile signal is available. New mobile technology, such as hand-held based devices, is playing a large role in redefining how we receive information. The recent advances in mobile technology are changing the primary purpose of mobile devices from making or receiving calls to retrieving the latest information on any subject. Class management Mobile devices (such as a Pocket PC) in the classroom can be used to enhance group collaboration among students through communication applications, interactive displays, and video features. Existing mobile technology can replace cumbersome resources such as textbooks, visual aids, and presentation technology • Interactive and multi-mode technology allows students to engage and manipulate information.
- 5. • Mobile Device features with WI-FI capabilities allow for on-demand access to information • Access to classroom activities and information on mobile devices provides a continuum for learning inside and outside the classroom. Class management Mobile devices can be used in brick-and-mortar or online settings to enhance learning experiences. • The mobile phone (through text SMS notices) can be used especially for distance education or with students whose courses require them to be highly mobile and in particular to communicate information regarding availability of assignment results, venue changes and cancellations, etc. It can also be of value to business people, e.g. sales representatives who do not wish to waste time away from their busy schedules to attend formal training events. Mobile devices facilitate online interaction between instructor and student, and student to student. Blended learning takes the classroom out of a traditional brick-and-mortar setting. Students become part of virtual communities used for collaboration. Blended learning transitions away from a traditional teaching environment to a customized and interactive web platform for the user Podcasting Podcasting consists of listening to audio recordings of lectures. It can be used to review live lectures) and to provide opportunities for students to rehearse oral presentations. Podcasts may also provide supplemental information to enhance traditional lectures . Psychological research suggests that university students who download podcast lectures achieve substantially higher exam results than those who attend the lecture in person (only in cases in which students take notes) BENEFITS Lifelong learning and self-learning Mobile technologies and approaches, i.e. Mobile Assisted Language Learning (MALL), are also used to assist in language learning. For instance
- 6. handheld computers, cell phones, and podcasting have been used to help people acquire and develop language skills • Improving levels of literacy, numeracy, and participation in education amongst young adults. Using the communication features of a mobile phone as part of a larger learning activity, e.g.: sending media or texts into a central portfolio, or exporting audio files from a learning platform to your phone. Developing workforce skills and readiness among youth and young adults . It brings new technology into the classroom. Devices used are more lightweight than books and PCs. Mobile learning can be used to diversify the types of learning activities students partake in (or a blended learning approach). Mobile learning supports the learning process rather than being integral to it. Relatively inexpensive opportunities, as the cost of mobile devices are significantly less than PCs and laptops Multimedia content delivery and creation options Continuous and situated learning support Decrease in training costs Potentially a more rewarding learning experience REFERENCE http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M-learning STEPHY JOHNSON MATHEMATICS
- 7. EDU 10.7 TECHNO-PEDAGOGIC CONTENT KNOWLEDGE ANALYSIS-MATHEMATICS ASSIGNMENT TOPIC : WEBRESOURCES STEPHY JOHNSON REG.NO 18014303020
- 8. WEB RESOURCES The modern electronic class room provides experiences that are quite interesting to suit the needs of multiple learners. This is possible with networking of computers to provide web based learning. This is a powerful medium to enhance teaching and learning in school education. Search engines: Search engines are special sites on web that are designed to help people find information stored on other sites. Examples: www.altavista.com,www.yahoo.com,www.google.com,www.search.com The concept of a web resource is primitive in the web architecture, and is used in the definition of its fundamental elements. The term was first introduced to refer to targets of uniform resource locators (URLs), but its definition has been further extended to include the referent of any uniform resource identifier (RFC 3986), or internationalized resource identifier (RFC 3987). In the Semantic Web, abstract resources and their semantic properties are described using the family of languages based on Resource Description Framework (RDF). GENERAL MATH RESOURCES Illuminations Designed by the NCTM as a unified resource for math teachers, Illuminations provides 100+ activities that align with common core standards, 600+ hands-on lesson plans, a review of standards, and hundreds of online web links and resources to find more tools and resources. InsideMathematics Inside Mathematics is frequently cited as the best, most thought-provoking task- based website used in algebra classrooms. Inside Mathematicsa produces tasks containing access points for all learners. Within each lesson plan there is a task, a rubric, core mathematical ideas and challenges, questions for teacher reflection, student discussion topics, graphing and analysis, and much more
- 9. FluidMath FluidMath is a relatively new series of software designed for math teachers that has exploded in popularity. It is a powerful tool that can help teachers and students make visual connections between different conceptual topics. Although only a free trial is available at this time, log on and watch tutorials on how to integrate this product into the classroom. Teachers have found that exploring graphs and graphing equations on FluidMath allows students to explore advanced mathematical concepts and relationships beyond their grade level. NRICH project Led by Jo Boaler, the NRICH project aims to enhance the mathematical experiences of students by providing professional development, activities, and lesson planning. Check out the “For Teachers” section on the right-hand side for tasks, games, interactive tools, activity sets, curriculum mapping, and great ideas for group work. MathForum Math Forum, created and maintained by Drexel University, offers an online community for teachers, students, parents, and anyone else who has an interest in math. On the site, students can find extra help through Ask Dr. Math. Teachers can access Math tools as well as professional development KhanAcademy Khan Academy is one of the world’s largest educational resources that is free for all users. Khan uses a Pretest to determine an individual’s personalized learning flow and makes use of this by showcasing mathematical understanding via the learning dashboard. The dashboard compiles statistical data of a person’s work history to demonstrate where mathematical concepts have been mastered and where they should focus for improvement. In particular, teachers can view each student’s performance through these learning dashboards to explore what they need to focus on for mastery. Algebra and geometry Geogebra GeoGebra offers online tutorials on mathematics software for learning and teaching – all for free. GeoGebra features learning materials for elementary through the university level, including interactive graphics, algebra explanations, and spreadsheet data
- 10. GraphingStories The idea is simple -- pass around a provided hand out to your students with several blank graphs on them. Next choose from any one of several videos in the “Graphing Stories” archives to either play streaming or download. Each video is a miniature “story” taken from real-life filmed examples of everyday occurrences. Finally, have the students graph the story in just 15 seconds. This innovative, easy- to-use website is a great way to get students translating real-life examples of mathematics into a functional graphing script. AAA Math Geometry:This site includes basic geometry facts and calculations ,as well as instructions for calculating the area ,perimeter,circumference ,surface area and volume of various shapes Math blogs dy/dan Dan Meyer is a former math teacher now working towards his doctorate at Stanford. His blog has a wealth of resources, a few of which are listed below: (3Acts)3ActsofMathematicalStorytelling This category includes posts that focus on “mathematical storytelling.” Dan has developed a series of classroom tasks that use his three-act framework. The first act consists of presenting a compelling image designed to generate a question. The idea is that students see an image or watch a video and feel compelled to ask a question. The second act is the teacher helping the students to resolve that question through guided discovery and rigorous mathematics. The third act is the resolution -- the students “see” the answer as opposed to looking it up in the back of the book. CALCULUS RESOURCES Calculus Help presents explanations for topics range from the chain rule to integration by parts Calculus Help.com contains tutorials with audio clips on limits ,continuity, and derivatives. This site also offers sample problems and other calculus tips. RESOURCES ON DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS Interactive Differential Equations :This site cover first order differential equation, second order differential equations .linear and non linear applications ,Laplace transforms and boundary value problems