MISSISSIPPI COURSE REDESIGN INITIATIVE Learning Community JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ALGEBRA

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1 MISSISSIPPI COURSE REDESIGN INITIATIVE Learning Community JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE ALGEBRA

2 Insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. Albert Einstein

3 The Redesign Team Dr. Tor A. Kwembe, Chairperson Department of Mathematics Administrative Members Dr. Evelyn J. Leggette, Dean Division of Undergraduate Studies Dr. Mark G. Hardy, Dean College of Science, Engineering and Technology (CSET) Dr. Marie O Banner-Jackson, Associate Dean Division of Undergraduate Studies Intermediate Algebra Division of Undergraduate Studies Ms. Felicia Adams, Instructor Ms. Stacy Davison, Instructor Ms. Millisha Hart, Instructor College Algebra Department of Mathematics Dr. Roosevelt Gentry, Professor Dr. David Bramlett, Associate Professor Mrs. Alicia K. Jefferson, Instructor Mr. Michael Canon, Instructor

4 College Algebra Learning Community ALGEBRA COORDINATORS ALGEBRA LAB STUDENTS ALGEBRA FACULTY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE Students - at the center Collaboration - between coordinators, algebra faculty, & University College Lab enhance productivity

5 Why Redesign? High levels of Ws, Ds, & Fs Increased Enrollment Lack of Space Oversized sections Lack of qualified adjuncts Lack of adequate contact time with students Poor student work ethics

6 Our Path to Redesign Formed a committee of concerned faculty Analyzed our students and their needs Analyzed our resources Researched redesign models Visited programs at other universities Searched for outside funding

7 Which Courses Did We Redesign? Intermediate Algebra ~800 students annually College Algebra ~1500 students annually

8 Requirements for Success Recognize the Problem Willingness to do Something Willingness to Change Strong Departmental Leadership Institutional Support Dedicated Teachers Resources A Good Relationship with IT

9 National Center for Academic Transformation (NCAT) Independent non-profit organization Headed by Dr. Carol A. Twigg Dedicated to effective use of technology improving student learning outcomes better management of resources Provides expertise and support

10 Successful Course Design (NCAT) Five Principles Redesign the whole course Encourage active learning Provide students with individualized assistance Build in ongoing assessment & prompt feedback Ensure sufficient time on task & monitor student progress

11 NCAT Redesigns Mathematics Statistics Computer Programming Biology Chemistry Astronomy Psychology Sociology American Government English Composition Spanish Fine Arts World Literature

12 Redesign Models Supplemental Add to the current structure and/or change the content Replacement Blend face-to-face with online activities Emporium Move all classes to a lab setting Fully online Conduct all (most) learning activities online Buffet Mix and match according to student preferences

13 Our Redesign Model Replacement Model Merged sections 60 students Lecture 1st class meeting of each week Lab 2nd class meeting of each week Class Scheduling

14 College Algebra Structure Lecture Weekly topics and objectives introduced Lab Students work on weekly topics and objectives using course software Teacher and Lab Assistance work with students providing individualized assistance

15 Grading Rubric Assignment Type Percent of Grade Best points each 35% of grade Participation/Attendance 5% of grade MyMathLab/MathXL Homework 15% of grade MyMathLab/MathXL Quizzes 10% of grade Notebooks 5% of grade Final Examination 30% of grade Totals 100%

16 MyMathLab Students learn mathematics by doing mathematics

17 MyMathLab Online course designed to work with the text Better student/teacher interaction in a lab Track and grade online assignments

18 Advantages of MyMathLab Learner centered Supports multiple learning styles Consistent presentation of material Individualized tutorial support available Students can work in the lab or at home Instant feedback on work Homework & quizzes computer graded Software records all student activity

19 Other MyLab Courses

20 Benefits Laboratory Facilities Better understanding of what the students retained from the lesson Active learning Encourages better work ethics

21 Accutrack Academic Center Appointments and Attendance Tracking Software Database software that will automate the data collection and reporting process of your center

22 Implementation Issues Teacher Buy-In Teacher Training Student Engagement Scheduling Deadlines for Tests, Etc. Data Management

23 Important Sites Accutrack MyMathLab The National Center for Academic Transformation (NCAT)

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