Abstract
This mixed research aims at the planning, construction and implementation of a web application to facilitate the educational process on the Normal Distribution through the technological, pedagogical and content knowledge of the Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) model. This study proposes the use of the PHP programming language (technological knowledge), the topics of Normal Distribution (content knowledge) and computer simulation (pedagogical knowledge) to create the Web Application on the Educational Process of Statistics (WAEPS). The sample consists of 61 students who took the subject Statistical Instrumentation for Business during the 2018 school year. The results of the linear regression (machine learning with 50% and 70% of training) indicate that the WAEPS facilitates the educational process on statistics. In fact, the WAEPS promotes the active role in the student, develops mathematical skills and facilitates the assimilation of knowledge about the calculation of upper and lower limits in the Normal Distribution by means of data simulation, interactivity and navigation. Even students consider that this web application is innovative and useful for the educational field. In addition, data science (decision tree technique) identifies various predictive models on the impact of the WAEPS in the educational process. Finally, the TPACK model is an ideal frame of reference to innovate the teaching–learning process through technological, pedagogical and content knowledge.
Highlights
The new information and communication technologies are transforming the functions, roles, strategies and activities of teachers in the educational process (Ay, Karadag, and Acat 2015; Paiva, Ferreira, and Frade 2017; Wu 2016)
The demands and needs of students in the 21st century encourage educational institutions to make changes in the contents of the courses considering the use of information and communication technologies (Kushner and Ward 2013; Mouza et al 2014). The objective of this mixed research was to analyse the impact of WAEPS in the educational process on Normal Distribution by means of linear regression and data science
The results of this research include the design of the WAEPS, assimilation of knowledge about the Normal Distribution, development of mathematical skills, active role and perceptions of students
Summary
The new information and communication technologies are transforming the functions, roles, strategies and activities of teachers in the educational process (Ay, Karadag, and Acat 2015; Paiva, Ferreira, and Frade 2017; Wu 2016). Educational institutions are identifying and selecting new teaching–learning models to achieve the efficient incorporation of technological tools in school activities. Technology (ALT), a UK-based professional and scholarly society and membership organisation.
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
