Multimedia environment for the learning of applied mathematics in elementary school children

Abstract

Current teaching is fundamentally based on playful activities that contribute to fostering individual and collaborative skills and competencies through the use of specific didactic resources. In the subject of mathematics, teachers have been forced to develop skills in the use of multimedia environments in a very short time. The literature has shown that the use of mathematical virtual environments can positively influence students' learning experiences. The present study established didactic strategies through a package of multimedia activities to enhance the teaching of mathematics in the face-to-face education modality. The methodology was mixed and descriptive, where the Focus Group technique and the survey were applied to 21 Basic Education teachers. Three educational software multimedia environments were proposed to enhance the learning of Mathematics. The findings show that multimedia environments allow activities to be varied, adapting to the needs and learning requirements of students. In addition, the establishment of didactic strategies allows the promotion of didactic games and collaborative work. The constant training and updating of teachers is essential to improve the quality of the educational process and promote more meaningful and interactive learning. It is recommended that teachers continue to explore new didactic strategies for teaching mathematics in the face-to-face modality, trying to incorporate differentiated educational technologies to improve learning.