The Power of Interactive Whiteboards for Secondary Mathematics Teaching: Two Case Studies

2018 ◽  
Vol 47 (1) ◽  
pp. 50-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mauro De Vita ◽  
Lieven Verschaffel ◽  
Jan Elen
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Secondary Mathematics ◽  
Interactive Whiteboards ◽  
Interactive Whiteboard ◽  
Educational Environments ◽  
Actual Use ◽  
Innovative Tool ◽  
Parallel Case ◽  
Collective Construction

Interactive whiteboard offers a high-potential innovative tool in mathematical educational environments, in which teachers’ modeling processes and students’ exploring activities can easily be executed. Nevertheless, these affordances are not self-evident. There is a gap between the potential claims of the tool and its actual use in the classrooms. This study investigated, through two parallel case studies, the interactive whiteboard potential in view of optimizing the exploitation of the interactive whiteboard, improving conceptual understanding, and fostering interactivity in secondary mathematics classrooms. Two main patterns for a productive interactive whiteboard use emerged: (a) a problem-solving pattern consisting of interactive whiteboard supporting problem-solving activities and (b) an organizer pattern consisting of using interactive whiteboard as a kind of advanced organizer and stimulating students’ reflection and mathematical contributions. The two patterns were used to design and teach lessons that were analyzed through the instrumental orchestration framework elaborated by Drijvers, Tacoma, Besamusca, Doorman, and Boon. Analysis showed how the interactive whiteboard acted as a useful instrument for students’ discussion and collective construction of mathematical knowledge.

Designing Study Abroad With Empathy and Engagement

2021 ◽  
pp. 168-191
Author(s):  
Cathy Cooper ◽  
Dominic DelliCarpini ◽  
David Fyfe ◽  
Annie Nguyen
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Study Abroad ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Design Thinking ◽  
Interdisciplinary Collaboration ◽  
Project Based Learning ◽  
Human Centered Design ◽  
Health Agencies ◽  
Parallel Case

This chapter describes results from a student-driven partnership between York College of Pennsylvania and governmental/non-governmental health agencies in Liberia. Presented as two parallel case studies, and narrating research processes and outcomes of the project, it argues that by combining the empathy techniques of “human-centered design” (commonly known as Design Thinking) with principles of project-based learning, this people-centered method can produce richer global experiences for students. This method can also produce qualitative data that is useful for intercultural problem-solving, and therefore can inform ongoing and productive partnerships that employ a human-centered approach to interdisciplinary collaboration.

The use of thesauri in online retrieval

1984 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
C.P.R. Dubois
Keyword(s):  
Information Retrieval ◽  
Data Base ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Controlled Vocabulary ◽  
Free Text ◽  
Data Bases ◽  
Online Data ◽  
Controlled Vocabularies ◽  
Semantic Maps ◽  
Actual Use

The controlled vocabulary versus the free text approach to information retrieval is reviewed from the mid 1960s to the early 1980s. The dominance of the free text approach following the Cranfield tests is increasingly coming into question as a result of tests on existing online data bases and case studies. This is supported by two case studies on the Coffeeline data base. The differences and values of the two approaches are explored considering thesauri as semantic maps. It is suggested that the most appropriate evaluatory technique for indexing languages is to study the actual use made of various techniques in a wide variety of search environments. Such research is becoming more urgent. Economic and other reasons for the scarcity of online thesauri are reviewed and suggestions are made for methods to secure revenue from thesaurus display facilities. Finally, the promising outlook for renewed develop ment of controlled vocabularies with more effective online display techniques is mentioned, although such development must be based on firm research of user behaviour and needs.

Social Issues and Problem-based Learning in Sociology

2016 ◽  
Vol 44 (3) ◽  
pp. 212-220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daina S. Eglitis ◽  
Fran L. Buntman ◽  
Dameon V. Alexander
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Social Problem ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Problem Based Learning ◽  
Student Experiences ◽  
Research Skills ◽  
Key Characteristics ◽  
Sample Case

This article discusses the use of problem-based learning (PBL) in the undergraduate sociology classroom. PBL shifts students from the role of passive listeners and learners to active knowledge builders and communicators through the use of concise and engaging social problem cases. PBL creates opportunities for building substantive area knowledge, research skills, and problem-solving capacities and fosters student enjoyment. This teaching note describes the key characteristics of PBL, discusses practical approaches to its use in a variety of sociology courses, and offers sample case studies. We evaluate student experiences with PBL and consider its broader applicability.

Solving the problem?

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Problem Solving ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Design Methodology ◽  
Reading Time ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Creative Problem Solving ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Pertinent Information ◽  
Creative Problem ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings This article explores creative problem-solving, outlines its limitations, and suggests that the main key to effective creative problem solving is using an independent facilitator. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.

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