Math 11 (Elementary Algebra)
&
Math 14 (Intermediate Algebra)
Online.
Basic technology requirements:
(I) High-speed Internet connection,
(II) Windows Operating System (Math 14) ... Windows or Macintosh OS (Math 11)
(III) Internet Explorer 6.0/7.0 web browser.
(IV) Several plugins through the "installation wizard" once enrolled
Textbook:
Math 11: You will need to have "Beginning & Intermediate Algebra", 4th edition, by Martin-Gay. This is a new edition of the textbook containing an Access Code needed to enroll in the internet course. Bring your Access code to orientation. You must purchase this textbook new through the Oxnard College Bookstore to receive the access code.
Math 14: You will need to have "Beginning & Intermediate Algebra", 3rd edition, by Martin-Gay.This is the same book Oxnard College has used in the past for Math 11 and Math 14. If you don't already own a book, the OC bookstore should have used copies. I'd recommend getting it as soon as possible (bookstore is open during the summer).
The instructor:
Professor Bret Black; email questions to bblack@vcccd.edu
Orientation & Midterm Dates for FALL 2008:
Orientation...You must attend one of the following Orientations:
- Saturday, August 16 (recommended), or
- Saturday, August 23
The Orientation will be held in room LS-5 from 10:00am-12:00noon
Midterms/Final:
- Saturday, September 13
- Saturday, October 11
- Saturday, November 22
- Saturday, December 13
Midterms will be in the mornings, and last about 90 minutes.
About the Online Class:
Math 11 and Math 14 Online are Internet Based courses.
Instruction will take place over the internet with streaming videos, powerpoint slide shows, interactive lessons, and practice problems. There will be instructor support through emails and weekly online office hours in a virtual classroom.
There will be 5 meetings on campus on selected Saturdays (see above), 1 Orientation & 4 Exam days.
An online course offers students the flexibility to choose WHEN to spend their time learning, and eliminates the need to travel to the campus daily for class. On the other hand, online classes can be difficult for alot of students due to responsibilty of deadlines and the pressures of learning material without direct instructor help.Want to watch a slideshow about this online class?
Introduction to online math slideshow click here
(disable pop-up blockers and allow java plug-in to download to view slideshow)
Successful distance learners fit the following profile:• learn well through written instruction,• discipline themselves,• manage their time effectively,• work well independently,• are proactive in finding out the answers to their questions,• motivate themselves,• use technology with a reasonable degree of comfort,• understand the time commitments for this course,
• will not fall behind if given the freedom to manage their own time,
• can work at their own pace and still meet deadlines.
Not sure if you should take an online class? Click here for a online readiness survey.
