June 8, 2010Technology in Mathematics
Instruction CUNY
TEACHING EACH STUDENT INDIVIDUALLY …
A personal approach in teaching DL Mathematics
(based on experience teaching Statistics)
Dr. Alla Morgulis
In this presentation …
• Challenges of teaching (Mathematics)DL
• Technology offers a solution
• Benefits and Outcomes
• Challenges of teaching (Mathematics)DL
• Technology offers a solution
• Benefits and Outcomes
Challenges …• Students are used to conventional
methods of teaching.
• Perceived lack of structure or support.
• Computer skills (or the lack thereof…) are a factor.
• Students are used to conventional methods of teaching.
• Perceived lack of structure or support.
• Computer skills (or the lack thereof…) are a factor.
Overcoming challenges …
1. Establishing and clearly articulating class routine
2. Establishing resources for technical help
3. Maintaining communication through Discussion Board or e-mail
4. Meeting with students “ in person” in the Virtual Classroom
Promotes personal connections
Allows to discuss a topic in real
time
Allows instantaneous feedback
Allows group communication
Not another chat program
Benefits …
“ … I was afraid of online math classes before, but this proved to be a good experience.”
“ … I never had a professor that takes time out of her personal schedule to meet with students online. I met with her and a few more students in the virtual classroom (at 9pm !), and it was really helpful.”
“ … I liked the fact that professor cares about my learning and met with me as much as was needed.”
“ … I love the Virtual Classroom, it’s like a messenger, but much better!”
“ … I didn’t think I can pull it off with my newly born baby. But professor met with me online when my baby was asleep.”
Outcomes …
Galusha, J. (1997). Barriers to Learning in Distance Education. University of Southern Mississippi, Interpersonal Computing and Technology, 168.144.129.112 Hara N., Kling R. (1999). Students' frustrations with a Web-based distance education course. First Monday, firstmonday.org Hara N. (2000). Student distress in a web-based distance education course. Information, Communication & Society, informaworld.com Valentine D. (2002). Distance learning: promises, problems and possibilities. Online Journal of Distance Learning Administration, westga.edu
Reading …
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