E-learning Module: Mathematics for Computing-II (Based on BIT Module IT3201)

Abstract

The use of the World Wide Web is growing at an exponential rate. This increase represents a tremendous potential for educators, but the vast majority of Web sites offer little more than semi-structured data. Web pages have the potential to be more than a repository of information. When properly structured, pages can guide users through a series of instructional activities which present information, allow practice, and provide feedback to inform users of their strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for enhancement or correction. Most institutes of higher education provide educational courses and resources to an extremely wide audience who have a multiplicity of needs and backgrounds, with many students taking classes while working full-time or part-time jobs, and/or raising a family. Students often have competing needs for institutional resources in the form of attention, energy, and time. Fortunately, many institutions are currently undergoing changes in their communication infrastructures which allow them to provide information and instruction to their students beyond traditional means.

The document aims to describe the use of electronic media to teach students Mathematical applications in Computing. The objective of the project is to develop an E-learning Module for the BIT 3rd Semester compulsory subject Mathematics for Computing-II (Module IT3201).

Mathematics for Computing-II (Module IT3201) is a 60 hour course and training material for this subject is been developed jointly with Mr. M.T.L. Wickramarachchi (MSC/CS/2002/76). In addition to the core subject material it involves creating interactive material to motivate learning as well as to enhance retention, which includes review questions for the subject.

This project was selected by self as I have a personal affiliation to Mathematics and as it involves teaching the subject to others in an effective and innovative manner