| Are You Ready for Internet Math? Online Math 124: Math for Liberal Arts Suzanne Miller, Instructor |
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| The Survey |
Is an online math course for you? How well will it
fit your circumstances and your lifestyle? Choose and record an answer for
each question, score the evaluation as directed, to assess how
well Online Math 124 would fit your needs.
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| Questions |
1. My need to take this course now is ... A. high - I need it immediately for transfer, degree or job. B. moderate - I could take it on campus later. C. low - it's a personal interest that could be postponed. 2. Feeling that I am a part of a class is ... 3. I would classify myself as someone who... 4. Classroom discussions are ... 5. When an instructor hands out directions for an assignment,
I prefer ... 6. I need faculty comments on my assignments ... 7. Considering my professional and personal schedule, the
amount of time I have to work on this Math 124 course is... 8. When I am asked to use VCRs, computers, fax, voice mail or other
technologies that may be new to me ... 9. As a reader, I would classify myself as ... |
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| Scoring |
Add 3 points for each A that you circled, 2 points
for each B, and 1 point for each C. If you scored over 17, Online
Math 124 is a real possibility for you. If you scored between 8 and
17, Online Math 122 may work for you, but you need to make a few
adustments in planning your time and using technology to succeed. If you
scored 8 or less, Online Math 124 may not be a suitable
option for you - talk to me or a counselor before you enroll. |
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| Please consider: |
1. Distance learning coursework can be neglected because of
personal or family circumstances, unless there are compelling
reasons for completing a course.
2. Some students prefer the independence of distance learning; others find it uncomfortable. 3. Distance learning courses like Online Math 124 give you greater freedom to schedule your work, but they also require more self- discipline. 4. Some people learn best by interacting with other students, but courses like Online Math 124 do not afford as much opportunity for this type of interaction unless you arrange it with a study group. 5. Distance learning courses require you to work from written directions, without face-to-face explanations by the instructor. 6. Online Math 124 requires at least as much time per week as attending class and completing assignments for the corresponding campus course. 7. Online Math 124 uses technology for teaching and communication. You will need to be comfortable receiving your assignments via the Web and email as well as with delivering your work via fax, or email. 8. Web pages are the primary source of directions and
information in Online Math 124. There will be five 3 hour campus meetings for orientation exams and to introduce each module. Only in special
cases, such as students who are severely disabled or incarcerated,
can exams can be taken with a proctor. |
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