Conference Session

The Use of Computers in Teaching Mathematics

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Joanna Guild, Boise State University; William Clement, Boise State University; Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

. Presently, e-learning is already deeply integrated into schoolcurricula to motivate students and facilitate learning. Numerous studies have revealed thebenefits of implementing self-paced e-learning strategies in traditional curricula for improvingcritical learning variables such as motivation, self-efficacy, goal-orientation, satisfaction, andpersistence.1 Especially, there has been a fair amount of acceptance and practice among thecommunity of science and engineering education community that traditional teaching can begreatly benefited by incorporating e-learning strategies.2-6 Leading academic organizations suchas the Sloan Consortium also advocate that incorporating online learning strategies into theengineering curricula can augment some of