Coding theory is a major component of Applied Algebra. It has many applications in the mathematics of communications and has many links with other scientific disciplines, such as electrical engineering and computer science. Coding theory arises in almost every imaginable digital communications and storage system. In UCD, it is taught at the undergraduate level in the module MATH30180 An Introduction to Coding Theory.
Initiative
Scaffolding CBL, groupwork, and project management with Loop Board
About this initiative
Loop Board is a collaborative tool for Loop that functions like a digital pinboard or “post-it” note wall. It allows teachers to create columns (categories) where students can add “notes” containing text, images, links, or videos. It can be organised visually, supports multimedia and text, links, and YouTube videos, images and files. DCU was an original funder of the tool in 2021. It is available to all institutions who utilise the open-source Moodle software (which powers Loop). This round of SATLE funding aimed to develop Board further to expand the technical capabilities of the tool by integrating a native templating functionality, so teachers can easily provide structured frameworks that guide students through the complexities of Challenge-Based Learning (CBL), groupwork, project work, and other approaches. Use of these templates would help create a transparent environment where teachers can easily monitor group progress and provide timely interventions if needed
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Initiative details
Funding programmes SATLE
Themes Digital Learning
Status
completedActivity type
lepAward year
2024End year
2026Contributors
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