oame mathcasting may 2, 2013 - carol carruthers

ONTARIO ASSOCIATION OF MATHEMATICS EDUCATORS

The confidence to LEARN math:

Students as teachers through screencasting

Carol Carruthers

Rohini Raina

May 2, 2013

APPLIED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (AST):

Providing a strong foundation in mathematics, science, technology and communicationhttp://www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/AST.html

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

TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION 2008/2010:

Two wireless/Mobile Tablet PC labs DyKnow Vision software

AST Math/Science:

1) Engagement and retention of students

2) Enhancing learning and concept application

3) Demonstration of teaching strategy to other educators

Foundations of Technical Mathematics:

4) Effectiveness in a larger class size

5) Reproducibility

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

SYNCHRONOUS COLLABORATIVE WORKSPACE

STUDENT TO STUDENT TEACHING MOMENTS:

Features of DyKnow software: Share control Group work Submit panels Polling

STUDENTS COLLABORATING/TEACHING:

STUDENTS WORKING IN GROUPS:

STUDENTS SUBMITTING PANELS:

CREATING RESOURCES FOR HYBRID TEACHING:

In hybrid mode: Less face-to-face class time Necessary to cover content outside of class time

The solution is to screencast!!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yvKu2T9Kovo

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPED SCREENCASTS:

CONS Time required to

produce Teaching style the

same (videos are copies of lessons)

Passive (not active) learning

PROS Students choose

when/where/how often learning occurs

Capitalize on ‘out of class time’ learning

Provides review for exams/tests/quizzes

STUDENT DEVELOPED MATHCASTS!!

CONNECTING COLLEGE TO CAREER (C^3):

Goal:

To develop a categorized library of mathematics and application videos (AODA compliant) produced by and for students

“This initiative has received funding through the Seneca Pillar Sponsorship program and the generous support of Johnson Insurance Inc.”

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FEATURES:

all levels and disciplines of mathematics

students, tutors, Learning Centre staff, alumni, faculty, industry professionals and administration

application of fundamental mathematics concepts used in daily work situations

initiate connections and stimulate discussion

A FIRST ATTEMPT – JING:

http://www.techsmith.com/

A SECOND ATTEMPT - CAMSTUDIO:

http://camstudio.org/

CURRENT METHOD - SCREENCAST-O-MATIC:

http://www.screencast-o-matic.com/

SENECA MATHCAST SITE:

Learning mathematics from your fellow students

http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/

STUDENT EXAMPLE:

MOZILLA/SENECA POPCORN MAKER:

https://popcorn.webmaker.org/

THANK YOU AND MORE INFORMATION:

Email: carol.carruthers@senecacollege.ca

rohini.raina@senecacollege.ca

ewan.gibson@senecacollege.ca

Student videoshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il-k65CFqpEhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd7BsEF1x6g

Seneca Mathcasts http://senecamathcasts.wordpress.com/