1. June 8, 2010 Technology in Mathematics Instruction CUNY TEACHING EACH STUDENT INDIVIDUALLY … A personal approach in teaching DL Mathematics (based on experience teaching Statistics) Dr. Alla Morgulis

2. In this presentation … Challenges of teaching (Mathematics) DL Technology offers a solution Technology offers a solution Benefits and Outcomes Benefits and Outcomes Challenges of teaching (Mathematics) DL Technology offers a solution Technology offers a solution Benefits and Outcomes Benefits and Outcomes

3. 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.

4. Overcoming challenges … 1. Establishing 1. Establishing and clearly articulating class routine 2. Establishing 2. Establishing resources for technical help 3. Maintaining 3. Maintaining communication through Discussion Board or e-mail 4. Meeting 4. Meeting with students “ in person” in the Virtual Classroom

5. Technology solution …

8. Promotes personal connections Promotes personal connections Allows to discuss a topic in real time Allows to discuss a topic in real time Allows instantaneous feedback Allows instantaneous feedback Allows group communication Allows group communication Not another chat program Not another chat program Benefits …

9. “ … 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 …

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