The last few years have witnessed a growing recognition of the educational potential of computer games. However, it is generally agreed that the process of designing and deploying technology enhanced learning resources generally and games for mathematical learning specifically is a difficult task. The Kaleidoscope project Learning patterns for the design and deployment of mathematical games aims to investigate this problem. We work from the premise that designing and deploying games for mathematical learning requires the assimilation and integration of deep knowledge from diverse domains of expertise including mathematics, games development, software engineering, learning and teaching. We promote the use of a design patterns approach to address this problem.
Our latest outcome is a draft pattern language, which addresses both the process of designing and deployning games for learning and the structure of such games. Our pattern language is suggested as an enabling tool for good practice, by facilitating pattern-specific communication and knowledge sharing between participants. We provide a set of trails as a 'way-in' to using the learning pattern language.
In this talk we review the theoretical foundations of our work, demonstrate the language by following one of the 'trails' through it, and illustrate how this language could be used in a participatory design methodology. We also direct participants to our on-line interactive tools, which allow them to engage with our work beyound the scope of the talk.
Faced with the challenges posed by globalization and the imperative to modernize the higher education system, Algeria has decided to implement a significant reform adopting English as the primary language of instruction starting from the 2025-2026 academic year. This initiative mainly concerns scientific and medical fields, where mastery of English has become essential to integrate into the international academic and scientific community. This article provides a detailed analysis of the training and support mechanisms established to enable Algerian university teachers to effectively adapt to this major linguistic change. It highlights the main obstacles encountered, such as varying English proficiency among teachers, the need for appropriate teaching resources, and issues related to teaching quality. Finally, it explores the perspectives on the reform's evolution (Mehrez, 2024; Hamane, 2023), emphasizing the importance of continuous support and gradual adaptation to ensure a successful transition to a more competitive higher education anchored in international dynamics.
Actuellement, l’utilisation des plaques en composites FRP, pour le renforcement des
structures et des poutres non homogènes, est une des méthodes récentes pour la réhabilitation des structures présentant un vieillissement, des défauts de forme ou de chargement. L’objectif principal de cette thèse est l’étude du comportement des structures de type « FGM » renforcées par des plaques en composites FRP.
L'analyse dynamique de structures est une tâche complexe. Les ingénieurs ont besoin de beaucoup de connaissances pour identifier les paramètres et les propriétés qui ont le plus d'impact sur le comportement dynamique des structures. Une analyse du comportement dynamique d’une plaque de Mindlin à matériau fonctionnellement gradé est présentée. Une méthode numérique basée sur la méthode de superposition modale est proposée.