HOW TO GET YOUR MATH FACULTY TO
(FINALLY) EMBRACE MOODLE
MOODLE OUT-OF-THE-BOX: MATH FORMULAS
Write scripting language
LaTeX
Default math formula
editor
o complex for the teacher
o a deal breaker for the student
MOODLE OUT-OF-THE-BOX: MATH ASSESSMENT
o Some randomization
o Hard to insert a math answer
o No recognition of
mathematically equivalent
answers
 RESULT :
Limited to multiple-choice
AS SMOOTH AS ICE-BLOCKING
 Address problems
o Adequate math formula
edition
o Open answer math
assessment
 Writing answers
 Grading answers
 Provide a smooth
transition to a new
scenario
o Technologically, that you
can reuse materials
o Personally,
 overcoming resistance
to change
 training
WIRIS EDITOR
WIRIS EDITOR
WIRIS EDITOR
WIRIS QUIZZES: ANSWER INPUT
WIRIS QUIZZES: NEW QUESTION TYPE IN MOODLE QUIZ
WIRIS QUIZZES: EQUIVALENT ANSWERS
WIRIS QUIZZES: RULES
WIRIS QUIZZES: RANDOM PARAMETERS
PROS AND CONS
 Visual formula edition 
o Teacher has the power of the toolbar
o Student has the simplicity of handwriting
 Math assessment is
integrated in Moodle Quiz 
 Powerful randomization and
assessment 
 Database of resources 
 Content creation is time
consuming 
 It costs money 
STUDY CASE: OPEN UNIVERSITY OF CATALONIA
 First phase: Bridge course for math
o WIRIS-supported tutoring
 Second phase: All math courses
o Autonomous tutoring
 Specificity of the study case
o Spain, that is… mañana
o More support than resources
LET’S PLAY!
THANK YOU!
GRÀCIES!
@carles_wiris
www.wiris.com
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