So many fun things to do, So little time . . .

Presented by Nancy J. Sattler, Ph.D. (nsattler@terra.edu)

Terra Community College

Mary Beth Orrange (orrange@ecc.edu)Erie Community College

In the beginning …Course objectives and content must be the

same as for the seated versions of the course!Course flow is the same; the rough spots in a

seated class are the rough parts in an online and so with the easy ones!

More eye contact in the face-to-face class; great tools exist for an online class.

If you teach online what do you find goes well?

In your seated class what goes well?

Course Design Components1. Course Management System/ Authoring

Platform

2. Course Content: Tips for teaching math online

3. New Tools for Teaching: What tools are used to convey how to learn math?

4. Assessment Methods: How does the teacher know the students has learned?

Course Management System/Authoring PlatformCourse Management Systems provide an environment in which students may work on course materials within a curriculum. These environments provide tracking and data collection capabilities of registered users.

Course Content DeliveryNew mediums calls for New Tools! Some are electronic, some social networking, some online, and others combine video and audio. Find one that works for you and build from there.

Content DeliveryPublisher packages such as MyMathLab,

MathXL, or other publisher-provided platform correspond to the textbooks and have value

Don’t re-invent the wheel but remember to supplement with your own materials

Structure your course weekly, by chapter, or by whatever unit fits with the content you are teaching.

Use the tool set you are familiar with; but figure out how to do it online!

Content Delivery – a.k.a. Tips from Mary Beth

Make it real!Algorithms are just

the beginningAssign projects,

examples, and use the richness of the internet to find the real-life applications of what you are teaching.

“Say …weren’t you my eighth grade

Algebra Teacher?

Create a community of learnersTeacher participation is vitalUse the discussion board as the classroomUse students names in response to postings;

thank them by nameChange announcements frequently; give

them a reason to “come to class”Reach out to them without becoming a

“cybernag”As errors are pointed out change the

website!

Address math anxiety

Address math anxietyOn Discussion forums:

Post midterm tipsPost most frequently missed questionsDiscuss how to study, what’s the difference

between high school and college learningWhat’s the difference between online and

traditional learningHelpful hints about typing math symbolsDon’t overwhelm your students!

Homework and routine workAssign homeworkSet a schedule for learningEmphasize the need for regular time for

“class”Be flexible Let your own personality come through

"The number you have dialed is imaginary. Please, rotate your phone by 90 degrees and try again..."

Respond quickly to student emails and phone calls.

New Tools for TeachingNew mediums calls for New Tools! Some are electronic, some social networking, some online, and others combine video and audio. Find one or two that work for you and build from there.

Electronic Tools UsedAudioconferencingBloggingChatroomClickersDigital drop boxElect. bulletin boardElectronic mailFaxInstant messagingInteractive videoIpod

ListservNewsgroupOne minute lecturePrint (textbooks, etc.)Social NetworkingSoftware tutorialsTelecourseTelephoneThreaded discussionVideoconferencingVodcast

ClickersUsed to gather informationUsed to obtain Instant feedbackUsed to obtain honest answersCan be linked to Blackboard or other course

management systems for assessing studentsUsed as a discussion promptUse to take attendance

Try the One Minute LectureList the key conceptsWrite a 15 to 30-second introduction and

conclusion Record these using a microphone and Web

cameraDesign an assignmentUpload the video and assignment to your

course-management software

Have Students Collaborate• Google Docs

• http://www.google.com/apps/edu/index.html#utmsource=educators2&utm_medium=et

• Mindmap• http://www.mindomo.com

• Wikis• http://wikisineducation.wetpaint.com/page/Hig

her-Ed+Wikis

Social Networking•FaceBook

•MySpace

•Linkedin

(Facebook & MySpace are leading communication

tools for ages 14-40)

Assessment Methods Some standard methods Electronic Quizzes & Test Games E-Portfolio Polls

Some standard ways Quizzes and tests in MyMathLab,

MathXL, or other publisher-provided platform or written by the teachers themselves.

Midterm and final exams may be taken in a proctored environment.

Real-world projects submitted electronically, by traditional mail, or FAXed.

Online Quizzes and Tests

Make your own (http://www.allthetests.com/quiz26/quizbedingung.php)

Other Power Point Games (Who Wants to be a Millionaire, etc.) http://teach.fcps.net/trt10/PowerPoint.htm )

Games

Jeopardy ( for template see http://www.jmu.edu/madison/teacher/jeopardy/ jeopardy.htm)

Other Power Point Games (Who Wants to be a Millionaire, etc.) http://teach.fcps.net/trt10/PowerPoint.htm )

Opportunity to ShareWhat have are you doing for FUN in your classroom?