Mathematics

Figure 2: “Internal differentiation” (course structure)
Figure 3: “Internal differentiation” (time schedule)
Nearly all modules contain each the three design elements of input, module
task, and forum. Individual courses also offer moderated online chat terms.
The online courses are embedded into a blended learning concept starting
with a face-to-face introductory session and ideally scheduling a further
meeting in the middle or at the end of the course. Currently there is a lack of
skilled multipliers, who are able to run such face-to-face introductory sessions
in different regions and cities. Consequently, the most participants join pure
on-line sessions due to the big distance to Darmstadt where the face-to-face
sessions are held.
Absolutely essential is tutorial monitoring of course participants over the
duration of the six-month course including professional feedback on the
submitted test reports of the participants, on moderation of the forum
discussions, and suggestions on the basis of peer-to-peer feedback.
The online training courses start at the beginning of every school semester
with one on-site event in the form of an introductory afternoon workshop (not
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