The use of new technology in module delivery to large cohorts

Hooper, Alison P

Abstract

Teaching mathematics to level 1 engineers is a difficult task due to the size of the cohort, the diversity of ability and the limit on both space and staff resources. Modern equipment provision in lecture theatres means that staff have been forced adapt lecture delivery from the traditional multiple board delivery to the one screen data projector delivery. I will outline the different technologies which I have used in delivering the first 12 weeks of the level 1 module Mathematics for Engineers in 2011-12 to a cohort of about 250 students. The technologies used comprise annotation of projected lecture notes using a Tablet PC and annotating software, lecture recording using screen-capture technology, voting system technology used to question the lecture cohort and on-line assessments tests delivered via the web outside module contact time.
The advantages and difficulties encountered with the different technology outlined above are given with respect to ease of implementation and student engagement.

• Presentation Conference Type: Conference Paper (unpublished)
• Conference Name: HEA STEM Annual Conference
• Start Date: Apr 12, 2012
• End Date: Apr 13, 2012
• Publication Date: Jan 1, 2012
• Deposit Date: Jan 21, 2013
• Publicly Available Date: Nov 15, 2016
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Pages: 1-9
• Keywords: new technology, module delivery, large cohorts
• Public URL: https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/953533
• Publisher URL: http://www.heacademy.ac.uk/stem-conference/maths-stats-or
• Additional Information: Title of Conference or Conference Proceedings : STEM Annual Conference 2012
• Contract Date: Nov 15, 2016