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Interactive whiteboard and virtual learning environment combined: effects on mathematics education
Author(s) -
Heemskerk I.,
Kuiper E.,
Meijer J.
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
journal of computer assisted learning
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.583
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2729
pISSN - 0266-4909
DOI - 10.1111/jcal.12060
Subject(s) - interactive whiteboard , mathematics education , whiteboard , computer science , educational technology , virtual learning environment , pedagogy , psychology , multimedia
This study reports on the effects of the combined use of an interactive whiteboard ( IWB ) and a virtual learning environment ( VLE ) on mathematics performance and motivation. Lessons taught with an IWB were made available on the VLE , so that they could be consulted regardless of time and place. Students' mathematics performance was monitored during one school year and their motivation for mathematics was followed for 3 years. There was no relation between frequency of being taught with an IWB and mathematics performance. However, students' motivation for mathematics appeared to be positively related to the combination of lessons made for the IWB and availability of these lessons on the VLE . This availability was also the main reason for students' appreciation of the VLE . Students appeared to use the VLE mostly to prepare for tests and examinations.