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- Pedagogical innovation through active learning practices using digital tools: a case study in tourism degreesPublication . Rafael, C.; Cardoso, P.Faced with the challenge of keeping up with the transformations of a highly complex and diverse society, higher education faculty are encouraged to rethink their traditional teaching practices, renovating them into active teaching practices that match the interests of current students and prepare them for the new world. In recent years, methodologies based on an active and cooperative learning are gaining prevalence, based on all the dynamics of organised groupwork, where students take an active role. Information and communication technologies can be applied directly to this type of teaching and learning process and play an important role in its implementation. This paper addresses the use of innovative pedagogical strategies in the generational context of digital native students, through the use of a digital tool for project management. The main purpose of this research is to understand the effect of active and collaborative pedagogical methodologies - namely Trello, a project management tool -, on productivity, collaborative work and the organisation of students’ work and projects. The specific objective is to evaluate the influence of the use of digital tools and innovative pedagogical practices applied to higher education students in the organisation of tasks. The context of the study and methodological approach is a case study, based on an exploratory approach, focused on the use of digital tools as a pedagogical strategy for higher education. To assess the use of the tool, a questionnaire was built, based on the work developed by different authors, with questions were asked regarding the use of the Trello platform as a pedagogical tool. The questionnaire was applied to first grade students of an undergraduate degree. Results of the study indicates a positive effect of the approach and the use of the tool, contributing to the motivation, involvement and sense of responsibility of students in group activities. The research allows us to conclude that the advantages of the approach help the students in organising their activities, thus contributing to increase the dynamics and productivity in elaborating projects and in the team’s task control. Finally, the study demonstrates that the collaborative tools contributes positively to the teaching and learning process, facilitating communication, material sharing, organising activities and delivery dates for assessment elements.
- The use of diversified active learning methodologies in mathematics classes: A case study with pre-service teachersPublication . Hall, A.; Pais, S.Mathematics is one of the school subjects where demotivation, dislike and failure are frequent concerns. It is necessary to engage students in the classroom and look for resources that make classes attractive and engaging, thus leading to meaningful learning experiences in mathematics. Active learning methodologies provide alternative options to traditional lecturing, actively engaging students in the learning process. The use of a single methodology may not be the best option to address this problem. A diversified approach that incorporates various methodologies and their combinations appears to be a preferable solution, as diversity not only leads to a more dynamic teaching style but also attends to the variety of preferences and needs of the students. In this work, we present a case study where we implemented and combined a range of active learning strategies to enhance student engagement and success in mathematics. Across one semester of undergraduate coursework, we emphasized collaborative group work and discussion groups, integrated peer teaching, flipped classroom, and role-play methodologies, used game-based learning through Kahoot! and Quizizz, and regularly incorporated mathematical magic tricks. The participants in the study are pre-service teachers from a Portuguese higher education institution enrolled in a first year mathematics course. In order to understand how these methodologies were perceived by the students, a survey was conducted. Our findings suggest that this multi-faceted approach effectively increased student interest and improved learning outcomes in mathematics.
- Using an escape room activity to enhance the motivation of undergraduate life science students in mathematics classes: A case studyPublication . Pais, Sonia; Sousa, Ana; Pires, AnaMathematics is one of the school subjects where demotivation, dislike and failure are frequent concerns. To address this, it is important to actively engage students in the classroom and employ resources that make math classes more appealing and captivating, leading to meaningful learning experiences. Active, cooperative, and participative learning methods should be prioritized over traditional didactic teaching and the mere transmission of knowledge. Active learning methods offer alternative approaches to the conventional lecture format, actively involving students in the learning process. The concept of an escape room, a gaming experience where participants must solve challenges to escape from a locked room, has gained popularity in educational contexts. The educational escape room is an extension of this concept, aiming to promote real-time problem-solving, teamwork, and discovery of clues and mysteries to facilitate active learning. By engaging in various tasks within a room, students work together in teams, fostering an active learning environment. The educational escape room offers several benefits, including the enhancement of problem-solving skills, student performance, and motivation. By incorporating gamification strategies into teaching and learning processes, this approach proves to be an effective way of promoting active learning in mathematics. In this paper, we present a case study that explores the use of an educational escape room with first-year undergraduate students from a Portuguese higher education institution, with the goal of improving their mathematical problem-solving skills. The study aims to evaluate how escape rooms can contribute to increased student motivation. To assess the perception of students regarding this escape room methodology, a quantitative survey was conducted. The findings indicate that using the escape room as an educational approach effectively increased student interest and improved learning outcomes in mathematics.