Using MyMathLab for SI
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Spath, Sarah
Jul 24, 2012, 9:56:54 AM7/24/12
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Hello, all,
I have been charged with starting an SI program this fall for the first time at my university. One of the courses we will do is Precalculus.
I learned yesterday that the homework assignments in that course will be entirely online through Pearson's MyMathLab software. This raises the question of whether we might want to do SI in a computer lab–though I don't think we would have access to problem sets that are not also homework problems. Additionally, the program apparently does not assign the exact same problems to every student, and there isn't an easy way to add the SI Leader to have any kind of access to the program (it only wants enrolled students, and we will not add him as a second instructor).
One of the instructors works at my Learning Center, and has generously offered to supply me with lots of handouts and past problems. The students also have problems available in their hardcopy textbook.
I'm thinking that I would like the SI leader to do paper-and-pencil sessions in a classroom, but I'm curious to know if anyone out there has ever used MyMathLab in any capacity during SI sessions.
Sarah Spath
Tutorial Coordinator
Learning and Advising Center
Philadelphia University
Phone: 215-951-6834
http://philau.edu/learning/
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I have been charged with starting an SI program this fall for the first time at my university. One of the courses we will do is Precalculus.
I learned yesterday that the homework assignments in that course will be entirely online through Pearson's MyMathLab software. This raises the question of whether we might want to do SI in a computer lab–though I don't think we would have access to problem sets that are not also homework problems. Additionally, the program apparently does not assign the exact same problems to every student, and there isn't an easy way to add the SI Leader to have any kind of access to the program (it only wants enrolled students, and we will not add him as a second instructor).
One of the instructors works at my Learning Center, and has generously offered to supply me with lots of handouts and past problems. The students also have problems available in their hardcopy textbook.
I'm thinking that I would like the SI leader to do paper-and-pencil sessions in a classroom, but I'm curious to know if anyone out there has ever used MyMathLab in any capacity during SI sessions.
Sarah Spath
Tutorial Coordinator
Learning and Advising Center
Philadelphia University
Phone: 215-951-6834
http://philau.edu/learning/
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Wood, Ms. Kayla
Jul 24, 2012, 10:45:30 AM7/24/12
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Sarah,
Pearson is very nice to work with. We are not currently using MyMathLab but in past years when we were, I just contacted the representative and asked them for the MyMathLab codes. I get deskcopies of the book and MyMathLab codes. I just explain to them about the SI program and that we are providing the service to the students and that I would like to request X number of books and MyMathLab codes. (I've never had a problem.)
Occasionally, the math department has already ordered the desk copies for me! :)
The worst they can do is say no. You should always ask!
We do not use MyMathLab per say in the SI sessions since I would like for SI to be more interactive rather than toward their homework problems; however, the SI Leader has access so that they can answer questions that the student might have. Also, there are some other GREAT features that will help an SI Leader in MyMathLab! They can email the students through the MyMathLab --which by the way--increases attendance!!! (Word of warning though--if the SI Leader starts emailing the students to remind them of the sessions---they cannot quit because the students will think that SI sessions are not happening that day.) Also, in MyMathLab --it has some either sample tests or test reviews in the program that the students can use to help them pick problems for the test prep sessions. (I cannot remember exactly what they are called since I do not have access to MyMathLab anymore.)
Kayla Wood
Tarleton State University
Director of Academic Support Programs
Stephenville, TX
Box T-0345
(254)968-9479
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Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 8:57 AM
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Subject: Using MyMathLab for SI
Hello, all,
I have been charged with starting an SI program this fall for the first time at my university. One of the courses we will do is Precalculus.
I learned yesterday that the homework assignments in that course will be entirely online through Pearson's MyMathLab software. This raises the question of whether we might want to do SI in a computer lab-though I don't think we would have access to problem sets that are not also homework problems. Additionally, the program apparently does not assign the exact same problems to every student, and there isn't an easy way to add the SI Leader to have any kind of access to the program (it only wants enrolled students, and we will not add him as a second instructor).
One of the instructors works at my Learning Center, and has generously offered to supply me with lots of handouts and past problems. The students also have problems available in their hardcopy textbook.
I'm thinking that I would like the SI leader to do paper-and-pencil sessions in a classroom, but I'm curious to know if anyone out there has ever used MyMathLab in any capacity during SI sessions.
Sarah Spath
Tutorial Coordinator
Learning and Advising Center
Philadelphia University
Phone: 215-951-6834
http://philau.edu/learning/
To search past discussions on the SI-Net, visit our archive at <http://groups.google.com/group/si-net>
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Pearson is very nice to work with. We are not currently using MyMathLab but in past years when we were, I just contacted the representative and asked them for the MyMathLab codes. I get deskcopies of the book and MyMathLab codes. I just explain to them about the SI program and that we are providing the service to the students and that I would like to request X number of books and MyMathLab codes. (I've never had a problem.)
Occasionally, the math department has already ordered the desk copies for me! :)
The worst they can do is say no. You should always ask!
We do not use MyMathLab per say in the SI sessions since I would like for SI to be more interactive rather than toward their homework problems; however, the SI Leader has access so that they can answer questions that the student might have. Also, there are some other GREAT features that will help an SI Leader in MyMathLab! They can email the students through the MyMathLab --which by the way--increases attendance!!! (Word of warning though--if the SI Leader starts emailing the students to remind them of the sessions---they cannot quit because the students will think that SI sessions are not happening that day.) Also, in MyMathLab --it has some either sample tests or test reviews in the program that the students can use to help them pick problems for the test prep sessions. (I cannot remember exactly what they are called since I do not have access to MyMathLab anymore.)
Kayla Wood
Tarleton State University
Director of Academic Support Programs
Stephenville, TX
Box T-0345
(254)968-9479
-----Original Message-----
From: Supplemental Instruction Discussion List [mailto:SI...@LISTSERV.UMKC.EDU] On Behalf Of Spath, Sarah
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 8:57 AM
To: SI...@LISTSERV.UMKC.EDU
Subject: Using MyMathLab for SI
Hello, all,
I have been charged with starting an SI program this fall for the first time at my university. One of the courses we will do is Precalculus.
One of the instructors works at my Learning Center, and has generously offered to supply me with lots of handouts and past problems. The students also have problems available in their hardcopy textbook.
I'm thinking that I would like the SI leader to do paper-and-pencil sessions in a classroom, but I'm curious to know if anyone out there has ever used MyMathLab in any capacity during SI sessions.
Sarah Spath
Tutorial Coordinator
Learning and Advising Center
Philadelphia University
Phone: 215-951-6834
http://philau.edu/learning/
To search past discussions on the SI-Net, visit our archive at <http://groups.google.com/group/si-net>
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Shadra Smith
Jul 24, 2012, 11:13:44 AM7/24/12
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Hi Sarah,
I'll be having SI leaders staffing a lab dedicated to MyMathLab. This will be a first for us, although we've had SI in place for over a decade. They will do "impromptu" SI sessions within the lab if students are having the same questions. They will be assisting students one-on-one
The students have been doing SI for Math courses without using MyMathLab within our SI sessions and they've been going well. SI leaders assist with the content from class as well as information from the textbook.
Lets stay in touch because I'd definitely like to exchange ideas!
Best,
Shadra
Shadra D. Smith
Supplemental Instruction Coordinator
Center for Academic Support and Advancement
Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
2101 E. Coliseum Blvd.
Kettler Hall, Rm G26
Fort Wayne, Indiana 46805
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