Developing a Course for Learning Mathematics through Programming
Ramz, Ali (2016)
Metropolia Ammattikorkeakoulu
2016
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016110115626
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2016110115626
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The aim of this Master thesis was to develop a course for learning mathematics through programming and propose how such a course could be run in a University of applied sciences.
To develop such a course, this study includes research on compatible online learning systems and platforms applicable for Metropolia; selecting the best online learning systems and platforms which met the needs of Metropolia; developing and finally testing a pilot hybrid course for the Bachelor’s students. The aim for this online-course was to boost their interests in mathematics though programming as a means of getting this knowledge, as well as to utilize this option for reducing operational costs.
The study begins with introducing e-learning and various systems of massive open online courses, comparing them to find the best for the needs of Metropolia, selecting an EdX system and platform as the open online system and platform, and then designing, implementing and testing a new ICT Mathematical Applications course. This study continues with analyzing feedback gathered from the students and the instructor of this ICT Mathematical Applications course about using the EdX system and the new course.
The study could be continued by developing and deploying an EdX online environment and making other hybrid course and collecting more feedback in order to create a better environment for the students and reducing the operational costs of running a University of Applied Sciences mathematics courses.
To develop such a course, this study includes research on compatible online learning systems and platforms applicable for Metropolia; selecting the best online learning systems and platforms which met the needs of Metropolia; developing and finally testing a pilot hybrid course for the Bachelor’s students. The aim for this online-course was to boost their interests in mathematics though programming as a means of getting this knowledge, as well as to utilize this option for reducing operational costs.
The study begins with introducing e-learning and various systems of massive open online courses, comparing them to find the best for the needs of Metropolia, selecting an EdX system and platform as the open online system and platform, and then designing, implementing and testing a new ICT Mathematical Applications course. This study continues with analyzing feedback gathered from the students and the instructor of this ICT Mathematical Applications course about using the EdX system and the new course.
The study could be continued by developing and deploying an EdX online environment and making other hybrid course and collecting more feedback in order to create a better environment for the students and reducing the operational costs of running a University of Applied Sciences mathematics courses.