This site contains an interactive tutorial on introduction to Differential Equations. It covers concepts like basic form of a differential equation, solution, slope field, etc. This tutorial also has embedded quizzes.
Type of Material:
Tutorial
Recommended Uses:
This site can be used for individual exploration and learning.
Technical Requirements:
JavaScript enabled browser.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
To provide a learning tool that helps in understanding of some basic concepts in Differential Equations.
Target Student Population:
Students in an introductory Differential Equations course or any other course that discusses basic differential equations such as calculus.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Calculus
Content Quality
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Strengths:
Differential equations appear in many areas of science and technology. This interactive tutorial contains the coverage of several basic yet extremely important concepts of the theory of ordinary differential equations. The reader is asked to check his or her understanding of the material by taking numerous interactive quizzes. Some sections contain interactive graphics. All definitions and important concepts are highlighted and linked to hovering call-out boxes providing additional explanations.
Concerns:
The link to an external tool Slope Field Calculator does not seem to be working.
For most of the quizzes, the solution is not show when the student answers incorrectly.
Some of the embedded videos did not display.
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
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Strengths:
This tool could serve as a supplement to a Differential Equation course. Some of the elements can be used as an aid to a lecture or as a quick in-class demonstration. The module could also be easily used as a part of a self-guided activity.
Concerns:
Students could become frustrated when they answer a question incorrectly and they are not shown what they did wrong.
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
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Strengths:
The site has simple and rather minimalist design. It practically does not require any instructions to use. All suggested activities (such as quizzes and external tools) is are clearly described.
Concerns:
Although the site is easy to use, a student could become frustrated when the video does not render.
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