Title: An e-learning environment for enhancing math communication

Authors: Thiago G. Moraes; Luiz C. Guimarães; Francisco R.P. Mattos; Jano M. Souza

Addresses: Doctoral Programme at the Computer Science and Engineering Department - PESC/COPPE, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, 21941-972, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ' Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Mathematics Institute – IM/UFRJ, P.O. Box 68530, 21945-970, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ' Department of Mathematics and Design – IAp/UERJ, Rio de Janeiro State University, 20271-232, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil ' Computer Sciences Department – COPPE, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, P.O. Box 68511, 21941-972, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Abstract: Even though technological tools do exist in abundance and provide plenty of ways and channels for the transmission of knowledge, the educational universe still faces a lack of mature technologies that allow students and teachers to sketch their ideas using the kind of graphic representation demanded by mathematical notation. In this paper, we describe an innovative e-learning platform designed to enhance the communication of content among students, and facilitate e-learning strategies to deliver education both to students who are not physically on site as well as to those in situations where they are present in the classroom or computer laboratory.

Keywords: learning environments; mathematics; collaboration; knowledge management; KM; e-learning; electronic learning; online learning; internet; world wide web; math communication; maths; knowledge transmission; mature technologies; teachers; graphic representation; mathematical notation; content communication; classrooms; computer laboratories; Tabulae service; Brazil; education management; higher education; universities; distance learning students; innovation; innovative learning.

DOI: 10.1504/IJMIE.2013.050817

International Journal of Management in Education, 2013 Vol.7 No.1/2, pp.131 - 148

Published online: 13 Sep 2014 *

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