The Learning Matrix

A Digital Learning Environment

The Learning Matrix at ENC

Goal: Improvement of preparation of future teachers through digital resources that support standards-based learning

Audience: Math and science faculty at two- and four-year colleges and universities

Located at The Ohio State University and Eisenhower National Clearinghouse (ENC)

Targeted Collection of Digital Resources

Information about best practices in undergraduate teaching

 Web resources with challenging mathematics and science content

Course descriptions, syllabi, and lesson plans

Electronic communities and professional organizations

Upcoming Priorities

Establishing standards for selecting resources

Enlisting partners at 2- and 4-year colleges for ensuring quality and usefulness of collection

Establishing basic web site for promotion and needs assessment

Beginning collection of resources Creating a database for cataloging and

describing the collection.

Key Collaborative Activities

Metadata creation and use with other NSF Digital Libraries

Machine learning project with Syracuse University

Compatibility and integration using core integration systems by smete.org and others

Efficient integration with other ENC projects—ENC collection and Ohio Resource Center

Questions or Comments?

Project Director Kim Roempler at roempler@enc.org or 614-688-3485

Assistant Director Judy Ridgway at

jridgway@enc.org or 614-292-0837