E-LEARNING STRATEGIES AS A WAY TO IMPROVE

MATHEMATICS EDUCATION
* R. Rajkumar & ** Dr. G. Hema
<E-mail: [email protected] >
* Ph.D Research Scholar, ** Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Periyar University,
Salem-636 011
Abstract
Learning mathematics can require a lot of patience. Unfortunately, the subject’s
reputation is hardly stellar-many students seem to automatically think that anything related to
mathematics is boring, painful to learn and un-enjoyable. Fortunately, there are e-learning ways
of making student more interested in the subject of mathematics. E-learning is becoming more
and more popular, and it opens the door to a world of mathematics that is fun and exciting.
Numeracy is one aspect of education where many students often fall behind. Learning
mathematics online lets students master one of the most important fields of education at a pace
and depth that maximizes their ability to learn. It is essential that teachers and students have
regular access to e-learning technologies that support and advance mathematical sense making,
reasoning, problem solving, and communication. Effective teachers optimize the potential of e-
learning to develop students' understanding, stimulate their interest, and increase their
proficiency in mathematics. When teachers use technology strategically, they can provide
greater access to mathematics for all students. This study following aspect to be covered e-
learning, benefits of e-learning in education, mathematics online learning and some e-learning
recourses’ for mathematics teaching and learning.

Keywords: E-learning, Mathematics Education, and Online Learning.

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Rajkumar, R., & Hema, G. (2016). E-learning strategies as a way to improve Mathematics
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Education: Developments, Directions, Issues and Challenges organized Department of Education
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INTRODUCTION

E-Learning is learning utilizing electronic technologies to access educational curriculum

outside of a traditional classroom. In most cases, it refers to a course, program or degree
delivered completely online. There are many terms used to describe learning that is delivered
online, via the internet, ranging from Distance Education, to computerized electronic learning,
online learning, internet learning and many others. We define e-learning as courses that are
specifically delivered via the internet to somewhere other than the classroom where the professor
is teaching. It is not a course delivered via a DVD or CD-ROM, video tape or over a television
channel. It is interactive in that you can also communicate with your teachers, professors or other
students in your class. Sometimes it is delivered live, where you can “electronically” raise your
hand and interact in real time and sometimes it is a lecture that has been prerecorded. There is
always a teacher or professor interacting/communicating with you and grading your
participation, your assignments and your tests. E-learning has been proven to be a successful
method of training and education is becoming a way of life.

E-LEARNING CREATES INNOVATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

A learning environment includes the physical, social, and pedagogical context in which
learning occurs. An innovative environment supports strengths-based teaching and learning. It
offers students and teachers flexibility, agency, ubiquity, and connectedness. Working in an
innovative e-learning environment where teaching and learning is collaborative, reflections and
inquiries are shared, and communities engaged leads to a more robust, continuously improving
community of practice.

For Students: E-learning resources for students include one-on-one instruction that supplements
current schoolwork and offers advanced concepts in mathematics. Students are able to use future
school’s text and video courses to better understand their class work, improve their marks, and
explore additional topics that might be of interest to them.

For Parents: Online learning resources to help their students get a better grasp of key concepts,
understand homework more thoroughly, and online test prep for standardized exams. Future
school has successfully combined technology with the best instructional approaches to provide
parents and students the support needed to get through the undergraduate educational journey.
For Teachers: Teachers love invaluable collection of mathematics courses that serve as a
supplement for class instruction and offer alternative learning for students who need a challenge.
Teachers are affordable and can be customized to fit a variety of needs. All e-learning courses
remove the stress of trying to learn in a contrived setting and improve a student’s chance of
academic success. Whether our students are just starting out learning mathematics, or are looking
for help in advanced concepts, we are able to provide a method of instruction that best reaches
where students are on their academic paths.

LEARN MATHEMATICS ONLINE

Online math courses provide interactive videos, making mathematics easier and more
enjoyable to understand. Math problems are displayed through visual and audio formats on a
stimulating web-based interface. These effective visuals and instructions are produced by
qualified and experienced teachers. Parents also have the ability to monitor each student’s
progress through baseline reports and charts. Now it is even easier for parents to fully understand
their child’s progress, needs, and success for each lesson and course. Online mathematics
learning involves using a wide range of different methods to master basic and advanced
mathematics. Online mathematics covers a range of different mathematical fields, from
arithmetic to algebra, calculus, geometry and more. Online mathematics lessons can be presented
in a variety of formats, from written guides to interactive tools that help students absorb
important mathematical rules and formulas at their own pace. Learning mathematics online has a
range of advantages. Students can spend more time on specific subjects than they could in the
traditional classroom, allowing them to learn mathematics at the perfect pace for information
retention.

SOME E-LEARNING RESOURCES FOR TEACHING LEARNING MATHEMATICS

EDUCATION

Futureschool Online Mathematics: Elementary school introduces children to the basics of

mathematics. It may be the first time many of them are learning in a large group setting. For
some, being in this kind of setting can be rather distracting. Distracted students tend not to pay
close attention to their teacher, which leads to their lagging behind the rest of the class. Online
elementary math classes give our child the opportunity to learn and practice all the necessary
concepts taught in school, at home, in the comfort of their own home.

High school math introduces students to a whole new world of concepts and ideas
designed to prepare students for college level courses as well as jobs where understanding and
using complex mathematical equations is required. Many of these concepts build on what was
previously learned in elementary and middle school. Some of them, however, may be completely
foreign and difficult to grasp. If our child is having trouble understanding the concepts
introduced and you are unable to receive the assistance needed, e-learning can give you the extra
help you need in order to help you succeed in high school math.

Purplemath's: Purple math’s algebra lessons are written with the student in mind. These lessons
emphasize the practicalities rather than the technicalities, demonstrating dependable techniques,
warning of likely "trick" questions, and pointing out common mistakes. The lessons are cross-
referenced to help we find related material, and a "Search free lessons" link is provided above the
article title on every page to aid in finding the math help we are looking for. Helping students
gain understanding and self-confidence in algebra. These forums exist in the hope of helping
learners grow in mathematical knowledge and inner strength. The forums are free-access and are
"staffed" by volunteers. For best success, don't wait to start looking for math help until the last
minute or until we are "totally lost"; start asking questions as soon as we find yourself feeling
"stuck".

E-Book and E-Television: In order to enable the students to access the books and TV programs
on the Internet, the contents of the course books and TV programs could be presented on the
Internet as e-books and e-television. Therefore, a student of the system could easily access the
course books, TV programs, study through the multimedia research software and assess
him/herself through the proof tests in an Internet-café or at his/her own PC at the office.

E-Sound Book: The E-sound book application, which enables especially the visually retarded
students to listen to the course book contents, could be provided on the Internet. Therefore,
visually retarded students and the students with screen reading difficulties could access their
course books form their offices or from an Internet-café. They could listen to the contents of the
course book by downloading the sound files on their computers.
S.O.S. Mathematics: S.O.S. Mathematics is free resource for math review material from
Algebra to Differential Equations. It is perfect for study site for high school, college students and
adult learners. It is to help to do homework, refresh your memory, prepare for a test, etc. Browse
more than 2,500 Math pages filled with short and easy-to-understand explanations. It is
contained the following subject areas: Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, Differential Equations,
Complex Variables, Matrix Algebra, and Mathematical Tables. We can find topics ranging from
simplifying fractions to the cubic formula, from the quadratic equation to Fourier series, from the
sine function to systems of differential equations - this is the one stop site for your mathematic
needs.

CONCLUSION

Technological tools include those that are both content specific and content neutral. In
mathematics education, content-specific technologies include computer algebra systems;
dynamic geometry environments; interactive applets; handheld computation, data collection, and
analysis devices; and computer-based applications. These e-learning approaches support students
in exploring and identifying mathematical concepts and relationships. Content-neutral e-learning
include communication and collaboration tools and Web-based digital media, and these
technologies increase students' access to information, ideas, and interactions that can support and
enhance sense making, which is central to the process of taking ownership of knowledge. The
flexibility offered by online courses and the convenience they provide enhance the popularity of
distance learning courses. While the diverse functionality of emerging technologies and the rapid
infusion of various computer technologies into classrooms renders online courses and programs
enticing to teachers and students to improve their mathematical knowledge.

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