e-Learning and pedagogy

Examples of teacher actions that involve e-learning:

• using technology to explore concepts
• using virtual manipulatives
• sharing learning via technology
• using tools such as calculators, spreadsheets, and software packages.

Specific activities

• Using software such as Fathom to visually understand least squares regression and the effect of outliers.
• Kiwi Kapers 2 – Using software such as Fathom to develop concepts around sample size.
• Using geometry software, for example, GeoGebra to investigate properties of a cyclic quadrilateral.
• Activity: Forensic formulas
• Activity: Straight line pictures
• Activity: I am just not fast enough

Further information

Common e-learning resources for mathematics and statistics:

• Digital learning objects
• GeoGebra
• CensusAtSchool
• Desmos
• CODAP
• Chance, Beth, Ben-Zvi, Dani, Garfield, Joan, & Medina, Elsa. (2007). The role of technology in improving student learning of statistics. Technology Innovations in Statistics Education, 1(1). Retrieved from eScholarship: University of California.
• Cobb, George W. (2007). The introductory statistics course: A ptolemaic curriculum? Technology Innovations in Statistics Education, 1(1). Retrieved from eScholarship: University of California.
• Konold, Cliff, & Kazak, Sibel. (2008). Reconnecting data and chance. Technology Innovations in Statistics Education, 2(1). Retrieved from eScholarship: University of California.

Last updated April 8, 2022

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