Strengthening Mathematics Education by the use of ICTs in Morocco

The main goal of the project is the introduction of the new ICTs in the teaching of mathematics in Morocco, with the aim of modernizing the system of teaching mathematics and thus obtaining greater interest in mathematics from pupils, which should result in a better final qualification of students and a higher success rate.Clearly, the introduction of ICTs requires the availability of appropriate infrastructure and technical equipment. A field study of all these variables has been carried out, obtaining results on the basis of which the acquisition and installation of the necessary equipment is budgeted. Of course, a study has also been made of the projects related to this subject that exist in Moroccan higher education institutions, and of the current training of professors in ICTs.To achieve our goal, we will select a group of professors from all Partner Country HEIs, to be trained in the use of TICs in the teaching of mathematics. They will have courses on: the use of the hardware and software acquired in WP1; how to create useful mathematics e-learning content; and a key point, which is to know how to translate all this knowledge to their daily classes. This is the pedagogical approach of the project.With the aim of maximizing the number of professors to be trained and, at the same time, adapt to the existing budgetary constraints, the training program will be repeated, in three of the partner institutions: UM5R, UCA and USMS. In addition, these second period courses will be taught by Moroccan professors who have completed their training during the first period (with the supervision of a European professor). This will considerably expand the number of Moroccan professors trained due to the significant reduction of travel and stay costs and the multiplication of training headquarters.In parallel with this training, courses will be organized for a selection of Moroccan technicians to be trained in the maintenance and substitution of the equipment.