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CETL-MSOR Conference 2014

The CETL-MSOR Conference 2014‘Mathematics and Statistics Teaching, Learning and Support: Real, Virtual, Mobile’ was held on Monday 8 – Tuesday 9 September 2014 at the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, Queens Building, Cardiff University.  106 Delegates representing 50 institutions attended.  The Conference Dinner was held at the Millennium Stadium, Cardiff and was preceded by a tour of the stadium.

Keynote speakers were:

The full conference program, conference booklet and call for abstracts may be accessed here.

Abstracts and presentations (as they become available) may be accessed below:

Shazia Ahmed & Sarah Honeychurch University of Glasgow

Providing academic support and improving transition into university life through Facebook groups

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Dr Janet Bonar Southampton Solent University

Increasing support to increase engagement and achievement

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Noel-Ann Bradshaw University of Greenwich

Citizen Maths: development of a maths skills MOOC

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Noel-Ann Bradshaw University of Greenwich

Using MP4 maths casts to develop mathematical thought processes and reflective skills

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Dr Helen Busby Coventry University

Enhancing learning of mathematics using screencasts

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Emma Cliffe, Cheryl Voake-Jones, Luis Rodriguez & Jane White  University of Bath

Helping BTEC students to prepare for university: mathematics-based activities for non-mathematics students

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Dr Anthony Cronin University College Dublin

The effect of an online adaptive learning maths tool on Access to Science & Engineering students

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Nuala Curley & Dr Maria Meehan University
College
Dublin

Identifying mathematical “trouble-spots” – the challenge of collecting useful qualitative data on students’ visits to a Maths Support Centre at a university in Ireland

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Morgan Evans University of Bath  Overcoming language barriers in Mathematics Abstract
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Ruth Fairclough University of Wolverhampton  Traditional lectures with 21st Century students Abstract
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Dr Jonathan Gillard & Dr Rob Wilson Cardiff University  Student feedback: What do students really rate when they fill out questionnaires? Abstract
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Paul Hernandez-Martinez & Merilyn Goos Loughborough University

What is the value of Mathematics?  Encouraging meaningful participation in mathematics for engineering courses

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Madonna Herron University of Ulster

A Renaissance of pen-and-paper in a digital age

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Madonna Herron & Catherine O’Donnel University of Ulster

Technology-enhanced learning and teaching in mathematics; enhancing feedback and promoting self reflection (CLARITI)

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Dr Alison Hooper, Dr Rhys Gwynllyw & Dr Karen Henderson University of the West of England

Using technology in module delivery of mathematics

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Rhys Jones Cardiff University

Creation of a new A level in Social Analytics for Wales

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Larry Krause London South Bank University

Back to Basics! The lasting value of face-to-face interaction

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Eleanor Lingham & Ann Baughan DeMontfort University

Back to basics – helping learners overcome their fear of numerical reasoning tests

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Dr Janette Matthews Loughborough University

Getting a grip on mathematical symbolism‘ – the Loughborough MOOC experience

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Ellen Marshall, Alun Owen & Scott Smith  University of Sheffield, Loughborough University

Scenario based training of statistics tutors

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Eabhnat Ní Fhloinn, Olivia Fitzmaurice, Ciarán Mac an Bhaird & Ciarán O’Sullivan Dublin City University, University of Limmerick, NUIM, ITT

Gender Equality in mathematics support

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Alun Owen & Janette Matthews Loughborough University

An update on statstutor and the statstutor Community project

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Sarah Parsons Harper Adams University

Face-to-face interaction: All creatures great and small

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Dr Samantha Pugh University of Leeds

Building a community of peer support in mathematics

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Mo Rehman & Pete Chapman Newman University

Developing educational applications for mobile devices using open source tools and technologies

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Paul Rice & Rob Farmer University of Northampton

Tell me what you want, what you really really want

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Dr Ian Weir, Dr Rhys Gwynllyw & Dr Karen Henderson University of the West of England

An innovative use of technology to aid the service teaching and assessment of statistics to a large cohort

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Paul Wilson & Ruth Fairclough University of Wolverhampton

Reflections on introducing mature students to mathematics

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CETL-MSOR 2014 at Cardiff University (8/9 September 2014):

What particular ideas and practices are you taking away from the Conference?

  • “Loads – from using of electronic pens to giving students more control, to thinking about students with English as a second language”
  • “Roles of social media in mathematics and statistics support both for students and staff”
  • “The importance of networking with others interested in Mathematics Education. The simple on line methods of producing supports for students.”
  • “MOOCs & online videos”

What might you now do differently as a result of attending this event?

  • “I will flip one or two lectures later this year and see what happens. I will try and involve students in support.”
  • “We will try out different approaches to publicising our Maths and Stats support services”
  • “I hope to deliver future lectures using a range of methods e.g. videos and tablets; and encourage students to direct their own learning and actively discuss lecture material in Facebook groups”
  • “Keep developing my heutagogy methodology now it has a name”