Student Perceptions of TabletPC Use in Mathematics Teaching, and Student Preferences of Different Delivery Modes
Keywords:
Mathematics Education, Lecture Delivery, TabletPC, Education TechnologyAbstract
Traditional mathematics education using a blackboard has, in recent decades, been complemented or replaced by emerging technologies. The pandemic was a notable catalyst for adoption of technology, as educators had no choice but to engage with technology so that learning and teaching could continue remotely. The present research was conducted at a large UK university which invested in TabletPCs to facilitate this remote education. The research verified that the benefits of TabletPCs described in the literature were indeed being achieved locally. The research further explored student perceptions and preferences of different lecture delivery modes, including TabletPCs and boards. The research was conducted before and after remote delivery to explore whether student opinions differed following this period of greater exposure to technology-driven education. The main result of the research is a student preference for multi-modal lecture delivery, which was slightly stronger in the post-pandemic survey. A further recommendation is for educators to consider the value of different tools and their individual advantages when planning teaching activities, rather than being led by a strong discipline culture.
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