Learning on a Continuum presentation for Fields MathEd Forum. April 27, 2013 - Carol Carruthers, Seneca College

1. FIELDS EDUCATIONAL FORUM:
Learning On a Continuum
Carol Carruthers
Shannon Carroll Ron Latchmansingh
Nicole Samuel Sasha Stavroff
April 27, 2013

2. TRADITIONAL LECTURE:

3. INFORMATION TRANSFER:
Teacher
StudentStudent

4. APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (AST):
 Providing a strong foundation in mathematics,
science, technology and communication
http://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/AST.html

5. TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION 2008:
 Hewlett Packard Higher Education Technology
for Teaching Grant - 21 tablet PC „s
 DyKnow Vision software
(FASET/ACS/grant/contest)
Project Goals - AST math/science:
1) Potential for engagement and retention of students
2) Enhancing student learning and concept application
3) Demonstration of teaching strategy to other educators

6. FOUNDATIONS FOR TECHNICAL MATHEMATICS (FTM)
 College Mathematics Project (CMP)
http://collegemathproject.senecac.on.ca/cmp/en/index.php
 Teaching collaborative/Technology integration
 Student-centered learning community

7. TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION 2010:
 Wireless/Mobile 40 Tablet PC lab
 DyKnow Vision software
 Shared by FTM, AST & ELS (Remedial English)
Project Goals (FTM):
1) Effectiveness in a larger class size
2) Reproducibility
3) Multi-discipline application

8. PEN-BASED COMPUTING (TABLET PC):
 Stylus input – like pencil on paper (no typing)
 Annotations focus learners on key concepts
 Visual learners can diagram ideas
 Notes saved and accessed anytime/anywhere

9. STUDENT PEN-BASED/TYPED EXPERIENCE :

10. SYNCHRONOUS COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE

11. LEARNING EXPERIENCE:
QUESTION:
The pen based tablet PC and DyKnow software …
Agree Disagree
helped me to pay more attention in class 65% 35%
helped me to participate in class discussion 72% 28%
improved my interaction in class by having the ability to
“share control” to display my work
71% 29%
changed the way I approach learning 65% 35%
“class is more fun than the traditional math class room, math
is usually very boring, students interact more often, there is
more teamwork and student involvement in the lesson”.

12. PARALLEL SOLUTIONS:

13. COLLABORATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE:
 “helped to include everyone … instead of a few people
doing some examples in front of the class”
 “…No one is judging”, “…many times students are shy
askin or showin their work…using this technology
minimises such stress…”,
 “It allows me to participate without being embarrassed
giving the wrong answer.”

14. WORK IN GROUPS:

15. PERFORMANCE:
QUESTION:
The pen based tablet PC and DyKnow software …
Agree Disagree
helped to improve my understanding by being able to submit
panels and get instructor feedback
74% 26%
helped me to improve my performance/grades in this class 61% 39%
“I liked that we can submit work to the instructor to check”
“made my self-esteem go high”
“participating in class made my mark go up”
“Its makes everyone understand …and learn from each
other”

16. SUBMIT PANELS:

17. SYNCHRONOUS COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE:
Teacher
StudentStudent

18. LEARNING TRANSITION:
 Increased use of the Web - learning objects
 Observation - students like to teach
 Pre-class assignments
 Flipped classroom practice
 Mixed (Hybrid) mode
 MathCasts – students teach
http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/

19. HYBRID (MIXED MODE):

20. Teacher (in class)
StudentStudent
Teacher (outside of class)
AS/SYNCHRONOUS WORKSPACE:

21. STUDENTS DESIGN LEARNING EXPERIENCE:
 InterACTIVE learning
http://www.mathopenref.com/
 Real time response to problem solving
http://www.mathsisfun.com/algebra/equation-formula.html
 Group competition to solve problems
http://jeopardylabs.com/play/ratio-and-proportion
 Online worksheet generators
http://www.math.com/students/worksheet/algebra_sp.htm
http://www.math-aids.com/

22. STUDENTS DESIGN QUESTIONS:

23. With Technology Integration as the Catalyst
Teacher Driven Student Lead
Passive Learning Active Learning
Asynchronous Synchronous
(LMS/Internet) (Pen-based
Computing/Dyknow)
THE CONTINUUM:

24. THANK YOU AND MORE INFORMATION:
 Email: carol.carruthers@senecacollege.ca
 Seneca‟s HP website/Carol‟s blog
http://open.senecac.on.ca/HPtabletproject/
https://teachmathwithtech.wordpress.com/
 DyKnow software
http://www.dyknow.com/
 Student videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il-k65CFqpE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd7BsEF1x6g
 Seneca Mathcasts
http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/