An Academic Reinforcement Methodology Based on Multimedia Resources

Abstract

This paper describes an academic reinforcement methodology resulted from the research activity carried out by a group of lecturers from the University of Malaga (UMA) with teaching in different engineering degrees (e.g., computer science, industrial and telecommunication engineering). The research, developed in the context of the UMA Lecturer Training Plan 2010/20111, stems from the concern to solve a common problem detected in their daily work: students in the first courses have problems to understand certain key concepts, which usually are fundamental for their basic knowledge as engineers. Our methodology is based on the early identification of these “difficult” concepts and the creation of explanatory multimedia content available online, which is iteratively improved according to the feedback provided by the students. This reinforcement methodology will be implemented in diverse subjects of the new degrees given by the authors during the current and future academic years.