Computer support for learning mathematics:: A learning environment based on recreational learning objects

Gabriel López-Morteo

doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2005.04.014

Computer support for learning mathematics:: A learning environment based on recreational learning objects

2007-05-01

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DOI：10.1016/j.compedu.2005.04.014

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In this paper, we introduce an electronic collaborative learning environment based on Interactive Instructors of Recreational Mathematics (IIRM), establishing an alternative approach for motivating students towards mathematics. The IIRM are educational software components, specializing in mathematical concepts, presented through recreational mathematics, conceived as interactive, recreationoriented learning objects, integrated within the environment. We present the architecture of the learning environment which integrates communication services that support the interaction processes of the learning community, through instant messaging, chat rooms, and multi-player math games. Through the environment's interface of their personal workspace, students have access to several easy-to-use mechanisms that allows them to customize its content, its layout, and its appearance. At internal levels, the functionality of IIRM is enhanced with features supported by the environment infrastructure. We evaluated different aspects of the learning environment in three short, motivation-oriented math courses given to Mexican high-school students. The results indicate that the use of the IIRM-based electronic learning environment, positively affects student attitudes towards mathematics. We believe that this approach has the potential to promote the mathematics learning process, basically on its motivational aspects. (C) 2005 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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interactive learning environments

architectures for educational technology system

distributed learning environments

multimedia/hypermedia systems

cooperative/collaborative learning

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