ERIC Number: EJ1145167
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2017
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Use of WIRIS Quizzes in an Online Calculus Course
Calm, Remei; Masià, Ramon; Olivé, Carme; Parés, Núria; Pozo, Francesc; Ripoll, Jordi; Sancho-Vinuesa, Teresa
Journal of Technology and Science Education, v7 n2 p221-230 2017
Calculus courses often present a large number of difficulties to undergraduate students of scientific studies, especially in engineering degrees. These difficulties are sometimes related to teaching and assessment strategies. In this paper, a teaching innovation experience is presented within the framework of the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya. This teaching experience is focused on a continuous assessment through a systematic use of the so-called WIRIS quizzes. Academic outcomes are very positive from both quantitative and qualitative viewpoints. [Paper presented at the International Conference on University Teaching and Innovation (CIDUI): Learning and Teaching Innovation Impacts (9th, Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain, Jul 5-7 2016.)]
Descriptors: Tests, Online Courses, Calculus, Mathematics Instruction, Questionnaires, Teaching Methods, Feedback (Response), Integrated Learning Systems, Introductory Courses, Undergraduate Students, Foreign Countries, Statistical Analysis, Qualitative Research, Engineering Education
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Spain (Barcelona)
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