Math Literacy online Erin Wilding-Martin

Intro Stat, Liberal Arts Math Our course sequence Pre-Algebra Math Literacy Intro Stat, Liberal Arts Math Intermediate Algebra College Algebra

Our Math Literacy Courses Emphasis on collaboration Excel assignments Projects

Math Literacy as an Online Course Goal: Maintain critical thinking and collaboration while streamlining the experience to avoid busywork Challenges Weak skills in course navigation Lack of in-person support for non-traditional aspects of the course Group projects

Math Literacy as an Online Course Strategies Online homework system (unlimited attempts) Excel templates and videos Discussion boards Online activities: Desmos Online collaboration tools (Office 365, Google Drive)

Excel assignments Gradually increasing difficulty Videos to introduce skills Videos and templates to give direction on assignments Tech Template 2-1.xlsx

Desmos - probability www.desmos.com Chance Experiments https://student.desmos.com/?prepopulateCode=qxvrbv www.desmos.com Chance Experiments

Desmos – equations of lines https://student.desmos.com/?prepopulateCode=3wdr2q www.desmos.com Marbleslides: Lines

Desmos – writing algebraic expressions https://student.desmos.com/?prepopulateCode=xy6qsw www.desmos.com Central Park

Desmos – testing expressions www.desmos.com Central Park

Online Discussion Q&A Discussion Board Reflections discussions on assignments

Projects Strategies Examples Shared documents in Office365 or Google Drive Intermediate deadlines Guidance in how to work as a group Examples Student Loans Car Depreciation

Guidelines for happy groups Working effectively in teams is a skill that must be learned and practiced. Here are some tips for keeping harmony within your group. These are all important, and every item on this list addresses an issue I have assisted a group with in the past. Speak up. The number one cause of procrastination on an online project is everyone waiting for someone else to get things rolling. Jump in! Do your equal share while allowing others to do theirs as well. No one should completely take over and do it all, and no one should completely slack off and do nothing. Those who do not contribute will not get credit for the project. Coordinate with your group early in case you need to work around conflicting schedules. We all have lives, and we all have different schedules. Plan accordingly.  Agree on clear, reasonable expectations about what tasks should be completed, by whom, and when. Make sure everyone knows the plan. Complete your assigned tasks promptly to allow time for collaboration on the final version. Don't procrastinate until the very last minute before it is due, because others need to look over your work. Give everyone a fair amount of time to complete their tasks before proceeding without them. This is the reverse of the one above it. While everyone should try to be prompt, don't get antsy as a deadline nears and cut someone out of the project. If they have a deadline, give them until the deadline. Be respectful and encouraging to all members of your group. Let's just all be nice, ok? Offer suggestions and provide constructive feedback to others. Actively engage in a discussion about the work that is being done. Ask questions like, "What do you think?", "What are your reasons?", and "Is there another way of looking at this?" You may disagree on particular points, and talking about those disagreements (nicely!) creates a better product in the end. Listen to the questions and comments of others; give all a chance to give input. Know what others are submitting. It is up to the group to decide whether to split up the work of the project, or to work on it all together. Either way, everyone in the group should look over the final version, checking it for accuracy and completion before it is turned in. Ultimately, everyone is responsible for every part.

Thank you! Erin Wilding-Martin emartin@parkland.edu http://virtual.parkland.edu/emartin/IMACC2019.pptx