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FINITE MATH ONLINE …FINITE MATH ONLINE …
IT’S NOT
YOUR GRANDFATHER’S
CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
THE BASICSTHE BASICS
DAY ONE OR BEFORE …
Send an email or welcome announcement explaining the technological and mathematical requirements for success in the course.
M118 FINITE MATH ONLINE INFORMATION
CONTACT INFORMATION
THE BASICSTHE BASICS
Ask students about their knowledge of
Computers
MS Word
MS Excel
The TI 83 Graphing Calculator
THE BASICSTHE BASICS
Provide an online syllabus.
Provide a link to a text book assignment.
Provide Appropriate support links.
TI ONLINE CALCULATOR TUTORIAL
THE MATH PAGE
THE BASICSTHE BASICS
GROUPING
Break the class up into groups of 4 to 6.
Place a “tech savy”individual in each group.
Have group members introduce themselves to one another in their forums.
Provide an “ice breaker.”
So You Know Your Math and Calculator Skills …
But how well do you know …But how well do you know …
Your
Candy Bars …
Oldie But GoodyOldie But Goody
Has a Number in the NameHas a Number in the Name
Longest Name on PlanetLongest Name on Planet
Body Part in the NameBody Part in the Name
ONLINE SUPPORTONLINE SUPPORTFORUMS – Group members communicate
with each other and you.
Set up a forum for each group.
Assign a percentage of each week’s grade for forum contributions.
Check and clear messages each week.
Encourage meaningful forum messages.
ONLINE SUPPORTONLINE SUPPORT
CHAT – Maintain virtual office hours using online chat.
Disable or discourage personal email. Use mass emails only for very important events.
Encourage the use of communication through the group forums and shared work spaces.
ONLINE SUPPORTONLINE SUPPORTGROUP SPACES - Encourage group members
to share their problems and assignments in the group space.
Check the group spaces periodically to see if students are having particular problems.
Note who frequently does and does not contribute to the group effort.
ONLINE SUPPORTONLINE SUPPORT
DROP BOXES - Schedule drop boxes to appear and vanish on time.
Encourage students to routinely log in and adhere to an online schedule and regimen.
DO NOT ACCEPT HOMEWORK OR EXAMS LATE
IMPLEMENTATIONIMPLEMENTATION
Schedule
Assignment
Exam Day
Rules for Online Exams
Online Exam
Answer Sheet
Common Misconceptions about Common Misconceptions about Online Teaching and LearningOnline Teaching and Learning
Teaching an online class requires less time and organization than its classroom version.
MYTH: Since the classroom is open 24/7, teaching an online course is two to three times more time consuming than its classroom counterpart.
Common Misconceptions about Common Misconceptions about Online Teaching and LearningOnline Teaching and Learning
Students are more likely to cheat in online courses.
MYTH: Statistically, students are no more likely to cheat in an online environment than in the typical classroom.
Good students are reluctant to jeopardize their grade.
It takes more effort to cheat in an online environment.
There is the perception that the instructor is on constant vigil ….
Common Misconceptions about Common Misconceptions about Online Teaching and LearningOnline Teaching and Learning
The size of an online class is unlimited.
MYTH: Since time must be spent checking homework, forum messages, workspaces and exams, and in the virtual office … The ideal online class is between 15 and 20. Thirty is (without assistance) about maximum.
TYPICAL ONLINE RESOURCESTYPICAL ONLINE RESOURCES
THE LINEAR ALGEBRA TOOLKIT
ONLINE MATRIX AND PIVOT TOOL
INEQUALITY FUNCTION GRAPHER
ALGEBRA AND MATH HELP
ADVANCED MATH TOPICS
EXCEL MATRIX AND PIVOT TOOL
ADVANTAGES OF ONLINE COURSESADVANTAGES OF ONLINE COURSES
Only need to “Edit” the course once.
Can teach from home, campus, on vacation.
Course can be offered at any time.
Classroom not required.
Anyone can take the course.
Prepares students for the modern workplace.
Students accept more responsibility for …
LERNLERN(LEARNING RESOURCES NETWORK)(LEARNING RESOURCES NETWORK)
Become aCERTIFIED ONLINE
INSTRUCTOR
THANKS FOR YOUR TIME … GO MAA