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Distance learning support in mathematics for first year students

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Published: Dec 21, 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.12681/icodl.1036
Keywords:
ICT Distance learning Complementary education Mathematics
Νικόλαος M. Ματζάκος
Παιδαγωγικό Τμήμα, Ανώτατη Σχολή Παιδαγωγικής και Τεχνολογικής Εκπαίδευσης
Μιχαήλ Καλογιαννάκης
Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης, Παιδαγωγικό Τμήμα Προσχολικής Εκπαίδευσης
http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9124-2245
Abstract

An online support distance learning program in Mathematics was developed to aid first year engineering students. In the present study we examine, firstly, to what extent the attendance of such a program helped students to familiarize themselves with distance learning programs. The structure and part of the material developed is presented in detail. In addition, we examine the students’ satisfaction with the material of the program as well as their attitudes towards a conventional support learning program in Mathematics. A basic methodological tool was an appropriately structured questionnaire, which was digitally distributed upon completion of the program. The students responded positively to the program, which was a basic way of acquainting themselves with distance learning, and were satisfied with the material of the program. The students’ attitudes towards a conventional program was found to be related to their prior experience in distance learning programs. Statistical analysis of the research data yielded 4 basic factors related to the beliefs regarding the support online learning program in Mathematics. These factors were student’s development and progress, satisfaction with and the parts of the online support program, their attitudes towards a conventional program while being in the online support program and their familiarization with online distance education.

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Νικόλαος M. Ματζάκος, Παιδαγωγικό Τμήμα, Ανώτατη Σχολή Παιδαγωγικής και Τεχνολογικής Εκπαίδευσης
Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Παιδαγωγικό Τμήμα, Ανώτατη Σχολή Παιδαγωγικής και Τεχνολογικής Εκπαίδευσης
Μιχαήλ Καλογιαννάκης, Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης, Παιδαγωγικό Τμήμα Προσχολικής Εκπαίδευσης
Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Πανεπιστήμιο Κρήτης, Σχολή Επιστημών Αγωγής, Παιδαγωγικό Τμήμα Προσχολικής Εκπαίδευσης
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