FINITE MATH ONLINE

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FINITE MATH ONLINE

• ITS NOT
• YOUR GRANDFATHERS
• CORRESPONDENCE COURSE

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THE 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

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THE BASICS

• Ask students about their knowledge of
• Computers
• MS Word
• MS Excel
• The TI 83 Graphing Calculator

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THE BASICS

• Provide an online syllabus.
• Provide a link to a text book assignment.
• Provide Appropriate support links.

TI ONLINE CALCULATOR TUTORIAL
THE MATH PAGE
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THE BASICS

• GROUPING
• Break the class up into groups of 4 to 6.
• Place a tech savyindividual in each group.
• Have group members introduce themselves to one
  another in their forums.
• Provide an ice breaker.

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So You Know Your Math and Calculator Skills
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But how well do you know

• Your
• Candy Bars

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Oldie But Goody
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Has a Number in the Name
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Longest Name on Planet
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Body Part in the Name
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ONLINE SUPPORT

• FORUMS Group members communicate with each
  other and you.
• Set up a forum for each group.
• Assign a percentage of each weeks grade for
  forum contributions.
• Check and clear messages each week.
• Encourage meaningful forum messages.

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ONLINE 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.

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ONLINE SUPPORT

• GROUP 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.

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ONLINE 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

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IMPLEMENTATION

• Schedule
• Assignment
• Exam Day
• Rules for Online Exams
• Online Exam
• Answer Sheet

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Common Misconceptions about Online 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.

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Common Misconceptions about Online 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 .
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Common Misconceptions about Online 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.
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TYPICAL 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

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ADVANTAGES 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

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LERN(LEARNING RESOURCES NETWORK)

• Become a
• CERTIFIED ONLINE INSTRUCTOR

THANKS FOR YOUR TIME GO MAA