Teaching several variable calculus aided by a freely accessible web presentation containing figures and animations and its use for other universities

Abstract

In this contribution, the authors describe some experiences that they have gained during the creation of an original, freely-accessible Web-presentation and website for Mathematics teaching at the Faculty of Applied Informatics of Tomas Bata University in Zlín. They assume that the knowledge stated herein can also be utilized by authors of similar documents at other universities. The web-presentation is composed of more than 160 demonstrations, includes figures with accompanying explanatory mathematical texts and 50 animations of the calculus of several variables is welcomed - especially by students in the combined form of study; where there is a minimum quantity of direct tuition. Calculus is usually taught at the Bachelor degree level at universities with technical disciplines. The greatest advantage of the web-presentation lies in its relative independence to the Several Variable Calculus Modification study literature. The experience presented herein may be used by other educators or students in the preparation of their own website. The website is also created in English - so that, in case of interest, students of foreign universities can take advantage of it. © The Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology.