Electronic Proceedings of the Twentieth Annual International Conference on Technology in Collegiate MathematicsSan Antonio, Texas, March 6-9, 2008Paper S057
Active Learning in Mathematics via Tablet PCs, Web-Based Software, Podcasts, and Interactive Homework Systems |
Marilyn RebaClemson University list of all papers by this author | Sherry BiggersClemson University |
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ABSTRACT
The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Clemson University has supported several technology initiatives designed to improve student outcomes in its introductory courses. With 2006/2007 grants from Hewlett-Packard, HP Tablet-PCs with Web-based software were placed in several STEM classrooms to enhance interaction. Digital homework systems (MyMathlab, WebAssign) and podcasts are used to motivate students to take control of their own learning. Blackboard has been used extensively to improve coordination of and communication within large enrollment multi-section courses, taught by a mixture of faculty and graduate TAs. The authors address student performance and perceptions in the context of these innovations.Keyword(s): on-line access, Internet, calculus, MyMathLab, Blackboard, podcasts, WebAssign