Technological Approaches in Mathematics and Science Education: Microlearning

Year 2023, , 380 - 400, 25.09.2023

Gamze Mercan , Zümrüt Varol Selçuk , Pınar Köseoğlu

https://doi.org/10.53047/josse.1363314

Abstract

Microlearning is regarded as a novel approach to meeting many learning demands, including individual learning, lifelong learning, and work-based learning. A learning strategy called microlearning focuses on giving students enormous amounts of (macro) material in manageable chunks over a little period of time. These little segments, also known as micro-content, help students retain the knowledge quickly without subjecting them to voluminous material. It is believed that breaking up the knowledge into manageable chunks helps learners better adapt to the information-processing process and acquire new material. With all of this in mind, it may appear that activities that allow students to actively engage in math and scientific studies, make connections to the real world, work in groups, support both their internal and external goals, and get lucid and insightful feedback are crucial. This study aims to investigate the design and implementation of microlearning, one of the technological approaches to math and science instruction, in informal, formal, and non-formal settings. It also explores the characteristics of micro content and how it relates to mobile learning using examples.

Keywords

Microlearning, micro content, mobile learning

Project Number

121G202

Thanks

This research with the ID number 121G202 was conducted as part of the project titled "Detection and Elimination of Neuromyths in Biology Education: Developing and Evaluating Argumentation Contents with Digital Storytelling in an Educational Context." The project was supported by Pınar Köseoğlu and funded by The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) under the 3005 Program. The findings of this study were presented as a poster at the 15th Conference of the European Science Education Research Association (ESERA) in 2023, which took place in Cappadocia from August 28th to September 1st, 2023.

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