Interactive multimedia animation with Macromedia Flash in Descriptive Geometry teaching

García, Ramón Rubio; Quirós, Javier Suárez; Santos, Ramón Gallego; González, Santiago Martín; Fernanz, Samuel Morán

doi:10.1016/j.compedu.2005.11.005

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“…Mayer [2] also concluded that, under some conditions, multimedia learning can lead to substantial improvements in problem-solving transfer, and that students are better able to make sense of a scientific or mathematical explanation when they are able to hold relevant visual and verbal representations in working memory at the same time. Garcia et al [3] showed that, in some specific case of descriptive geometry, the use of flash animations accelerates the development of the students" spatial perception. Lin et al [4] investigated the potential benefits of using animation, visual cueing, and their combination in a multimedia environment designed to support learners" acquisition and retention of scientific concepts and processes, concluding that participants provided with animations retained significantly more concepts than their peers provided with static graphics.…”

Section: Motivation and Related Workmentioning

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Evaluating the Potentials of Educational Systems to Advance Implementing Multimedia Technologies

Kotevsk¹,

Tasevska²

2017

IJMECS

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Abstract-Implementing multimedia in education has proven to be quite beneficial to the educational processes by enhancing the students" cognitive abilities, accelerating of memorization and learning, and easing the understanding of abstract entities. But, for an educational system, whether it is a single institution, regional system, or even a state level system, the information that multimedia technologies provide enhancements to the educational processes is not sufficient to achieve the acclaimed advancements. To improve learning by implementing multimedia, decisions about actions and investments should be based on a specific analysis of the current condition of the educational system. In this manner, this research presents an evaluation methodology that supports the purposes of strategic planning and investments in education, in the context of advancements implementing multimedia. The methodology takes into account three key aspects: i) multimedia equipment and IT resources, ii) teacher competencies and their interest in adding multimedia to their lectures, and iii) promotional events about using multimedia in education. As a case study, a segment of the educational system in a municipality in R. Macedonia was evaluated, where the results showed the system"s strong and weak aspects, giving a profound direction in which the future enhancement efforts should be conducted.Index Terms-Multimedia in education, evaluation methodology, improving classroom teaching, management decision support.

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Section: Motivation and Related Workmentioning

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Evaluating the Potentials of Educational Systems to Advance Implementing Multimedia Technologies

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Tasevska²

2017

IJMECS

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“…Garcia et al [8] identified that students appreciate the ability to repeat a geometrical construction (and playing it step-by-step) as allowed by a computer. Also, Dynamic Geometry Software (DGS) such as Cabri Géomètre [11], GeoGebra 1 enables learners to explore the dynamic behavior of a geometrical construction, i.e.…”

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“…Many researchers have tried to study the use of computers in geometry education involving software controlled by mouse and screen [8], augmented reality systems [9], or emulation of pen and paper [10]. Garcia et al [8] identified that students appreciate the ability to repeat a geometrical construction (and playing it step-by-step) as allowed by a computer.…”

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confidence: 99%

Paper Interfaces for Learning Geometry

Bonnard

Verma

Kaplan

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Lecture Notes in Computer Science

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Abstract. Paper interfaces offer tremendous possibilities for geometry education in primary schools. Existing computer interfaces designed to learn geometry do not consider the integration of conventional school tools, which form the part of the curriculum. Moreover, most of computer tools are designed specifically for individual learning, some propose group activities, but most disregard classroom-level learning, thus impeding their adoption. We present an augmented reality based tabletop system with interface elements made of paper that addresses these issues. It integrates conventional geometry tools seamlessly into the activity and it enables group and classroom-level learning. In order to evaluate our system, we conducted an exploratory user study based on three learning activities: classifying quadrilaterals, discovering the protractor and describing angles. We observed how paper interfaces can be easily adopted into the traditional classroom practices.

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“…Small-group discussions have been found to enhance retention of knowledge, while positively affecting motivation and activation of prior knowledge. [19] In combination with these tutorials, the registrar/resident responsible for teaching ECGs incorporated animations and the use of analogy to assist students in gaining knowledge and skills in ECG interpretation.…”

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The electrocardiogram made (really) easy: Using small-group tutorials to teach electrocardiogram interpretation to final-year medical students

Jama

Coetser

2016

AJHPE

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Background. Since the 1990s, studies have reported the inability of medical schools to equip students with knowledge and skills to interpret an electrocardiogram (ECG). This has also been the case at the School of Medicine, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa, with external examiners in the final examinations repeatedly commenting on the poor performance of students with regard to interpreting ECGs. Subsequently, the Department of Internal Medicine designed small-group tutorials using animations and analogies as methods to improve the ECG interpretation skills of students. Objectives. To improve students' ability to interpret ECGs and assess their perceptions of the tutorials. Methods. A questionnaire was administered to 67 final-year medical students after their internal medicine rotation in 2012. The objective of the questionnaire was to obtain feedback on students' experiences and perceptions of ECG tutorials. Results. Although the results do not provide evidence that the above mentioned methods improved the students' competency to interpret ECGs, the limited findings from their perceptions might assist in the further use and improvement of such an approach to facilitate learning. Conclusion. This article highlights the responsive efforts and willingness of registrars in the Department of Internal Medicine to improve the teaching of a major and frequently used investigation such as the ECG, and how registrars formalised these two methods into tutorials. This open-access article is distributed under Creative Commons licence CC-BY-NC 4.0. Afr J Health Professions Educ

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Interactive multimedia animation with Macromedia Flash in Descriptive Geometry teaching

Cited by 85 publications

References 3 publications

Evaluating the Potentials of Educational Systems to Advance Implementing Multimedia Technologies

Evaluating the Potentials of Educational Systems to Advance Implementing Multimedia Technologies

Paper Interfaces for Learning Geometry

The electrocardiogram made (really) easy: Using small-group tutorials to teach electrocardiogram interpretation to final-year medical students

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