Teaching Engagement Student Success: Project MODAL Project MODAL Mathematics Online Directed Active Learning John D. McKinley 8 th June 2011 Project leads:

Teaching Engagement Student Success: Project MODAL

Project MODALMathematics Online Directed

Active Learning

John D. McKinley 8th June 2011

Project leads: Dr. John D. McKinley, Prof. Wei Sha


Mathematics Online Directed Active Learning

• Pre-recorded eLectures

• More workshop-style activities

• Lecture capture of live lectures

• Additional resources through HELM

• Student evaluation and engagement

• Student performance

• Tools and tips

• MAPA and the QUB Maths Hub

Overview


• Tablet PC with a touchscreen

• Notes converted to PDFs• PDF Annotator during lectures• BB FlashBack for screen capture with audio• Audio-Technica ATR3350 lapel mic


Lecture capture


• Headet vs. lapel mics


Lecture capture — audio


• BB FlashBack Express / Pro — good quality audio, simple to use, limited, low impact

• Camtasia — good quality audio, heavy weight, very powerful, significant impact for sketching

• Windows Media Encoder — reasonable audio, very basic, low impact, defunct

• CamStudio — glitchy audio on older hardware, very basic, low impact


Lecture capture — screen



Lecture capture — live


• Build on HELM project funded by HEFCE, initial project value was £250,000

• Helping Engineers Learn Mathematics• 240 quality workbooks in 47 topics• Introductory level to level 2 or 3• Workbooks available at www.qub.ac.uk/helm• Downloadable CAA packages• Access controlled using QoL login ID


HELM Resources



HELM Resources



HELM Resources



HELM Resources


• Much improved student evaluation

• 56% definitely agree with “module was stimulating and challenging”

• 43% definitely agree with “I have developed my knowledge and understanding”


Student Evaluation


• Lower module average

• Higher number of failures

Issues to consider

• Student profile

• Student engagement

• Year isn’t over yet


Student performance



Student engagement — expectations



Student engagement — expectations


• QUB STEM portal

• SGC Learning Development Service


Mathematics Advice for Potential Applicants


Project leads: Dr. John D. McKinley, Prof. Wei Sha

Thank you


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Teaching Engagement Student Success: Project MODAL Project MODAL Mathematics Online Directed Active Learning John D. McKinley 8 th June 2011 Project leads: