Intermediate Algebra On-line LAND 2002 Khadija Ahmed Monroe County Community College February 14, 2002

Background Gathering Information Conferences (ICTCM, Stop Surfing, MichMATYC) Literature Discussions with veteran on-liners Interactive software LiveMath Delivery Method Blackboard

Nature of Distance Learning Independent Learning Students are on their own Need structure and organizational help Student Preparedness Math Prerequisites Computer skills

Nature of Distance Learning Required On-campus Orientation Login and password LiveMath Download and practice General Course Information and Expectations Graphing Calculator Typing math symbols

Nature of Distance Learning Communication Virtual Classroom (chat) Office Hour with white board capability Discussion Board (Groups) Required participation

The Course Content Objectives Same as traditional course Emphasis on learning content Textbook – same as traditional course Required Assignments w/ strict deadlines Assessment – same as traditional course Testing Center

The Course Course Requirements Participation (Chat and Discussion Board) Homework Tests Interactive LiveMath (Optional)

Changes Fall 2000 Textbook: Blitzer Required Homework 9 sets-10 points each Winter 2001 Textbook: Blitzer Required Homework 9 sets-15 points each Fall 2001 New Textbook: Tussy/Gustafson (Combination book) Required Homework 5 sets -Increased Problems 15 points each Winter 2002 Textbook: Tussy/Gustafson Required Homework 6 sets -15 points each

Changes Fall 2000 LiveMath - 9 Modules Required -10 points each 3 Required Exams Winter 2001 LiveMath - 9 modules Extra Credit - 5 points each Required Exams Best 3 out of 4 Fall 2001 LiveMath – 4 Modules Required - 10 points each 3 out of 4 Exams & Departmental Final Winter 2002 LiveMath – 4 Modules Extra Credit - 10 points 3 out of 4 Exams & Departmental Final

Changes Fall 2000 Online Office Hours 2 Evenings (TR 8-9 P.M.) 20 Participation Points – Chat Winter 2001 Online Office Hour 1 Evening (Wed 8-9 P.M.) 80 Participation Pts Discussion Board or Chat Fall 2001 Online Office Hour 1 Afternoon (Tues 2-3 pm) 1 Evening (Wed 8-9 pm) 80 Participation Pts Required Discussion Board Winter Afternoon (Tues 3-4 pm) Online Office Hour 60 Participation Pts Required DB

Changes Fall 2000 Required 1 st Assignment PBS Distance Learning Readiness Quiz Tutoring Center Course Videos Winter 2001 Required 1 st Assignment PBS Quiz Peer Tutor Videos, Tutoring Fall 2001 Required 1 st Assignment PBS Quiz & Algebra Readiness Quiz Online Tutoring Videos, Tutoring DB Groups Winter 2002 Required 1 st Assignment PBS & Algebra Quiz DB Groups Videos, Tutoring

Intermediate Algebra Online

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