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Intermediate Algebra On-lineLAND 2002
Khadija AhmedMonroe 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)
http://online.monroe.cc.mi.us
Changes
Fall 2000
Textbook: Blitzer
Required Homework
9 sets-10 points each
Winter 2001
Textbook: Blitzer
Required Homework9 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 PtsRequired
Discussion Board
Winter 2002
1 Afternoon (Tues 3-4 pm) Online Office Hour
60 Participation Pts Required DB
Changes
Fall 2000
Required 1st Assignment PBS Distance Learning
Readiness Quiz
Tutoring Center
Course Videos
Winter 2001
Required 1st Assignment PBS Quiz
Peer Tutor
Videos, Tutoring
Fall 2001
Required 1st Assignment
PBS Quiz &
Algebra Readiness Quiz
Online Tutoring
Videos, TutoringDB Groups
Winter 2002
Required 1st Assignment
PBS & Algebra Quiz
DB Groups
Videos, Tutoring
Intermediate Algebra Online
http://online.monroe.cc.mi.us
Intermediate Algebra Data
N A-B-C D-E-W
On-line – Fall 2000 19 21% 79%
On-line - Winter ‘01 12 33% 67%
Trad. KA – Fall ‘00 25 56% 44%
All Other – Fall ’00 132 66% 34%
All Other - Winter ‘01 124 58% 42%