Welcome to Online
Math!! The Mathematics Department is dedicated to making sure you are ready for
your online mathematics class. Despite their convenience, online mathematics
courses are not for everyone. The following will help you assess your readiness
for an online mathematics class.
Technological
Readiness
A
general knowledge of the use of personal computers, the internet, and
downloading necessary plug-ins is required.
There are several reasons why
students take online classes. What is yours?
If you are taking an online mathematics course because you
think it will be "easier" than an on-site mathematics class, you will
quickly discover you are incorrect. Online classes are at the same level of
difficulty as far as the topic list. They tend to be more difficult in
nature due to the fact it will be the student's responsibility to seek out
explanations of topics by watching videos, animations and other learning tools
that are offered. You cannot sit back and enjoy the ride, you must be active in
your learning, speaking up when you have questions, searching out "why" is not
as easy as it is in class.
Personal
Requirements
Are you a candidate
for an online class? Check
out the following webpages and read through all appropriate links.
http://www.mesacc.edu/mcconline/prospective.html
If you are enrolled in
one of my online courses you are required to take a few minutes to see if online
classes are for you. Once done with the survey consider the results and make an
honest assessment if the online format is right for you. http://www.mc.maricopa.edu/distance/dlsurvey.html
.