PRESESSIONS
The Readiness Gap: Strategies for Success in College Mathematics
Thursday, March 12, 8:00 am–4:30 pm
Sandee House, Georgia Perimeter College, and Phoebe Rouse, Louisiana State University (moderators)
Many students leave high school without the preparation necessary for success in college mathematics. Examine college readiness and explore preexisting strategies to improve classroom instruction and student performance. Discussions of the American Diploma Project (an initiative to raise the rigor of high school mathematics), school district and college partnerships, and the state of AP and elective courses in high schools are included. MyMathLab® hands-on training Saturday, March 14, and Sunday, March 15 MyMathLab Hands-on Training sessions for Novice, Experienced, and Advanced Users. Topics cover online course strategies, strategic student tracking, and multi-section course strategies. Check www.ictcm.com for more information and to preregister.
Professional Development Workshop
Friday, March 13, 3:30 pm–5:30 pm
Presented by Hawkes Learning Systems
All Math Software is Not Created Equal: What’s the Difference?
The need for and use of technology has become increasingly prevalent in mathematics courses. With all the software options available, it can be difficult to determine the differences from one system to another. Hawkes Learning Systems (HLS) is a unique program developed by a company that has been specializing exclusively in mathematics for thirty years. Students are better able to succeed through interactive tutorials, unlimited practice, mastery-based homework assignments, and error-specific feedback provided by artificial intelligence. These differences matter—HLS has been proven to be more effective in helping students learn and retain mathematics skills. If you’re curious about all the differences that this program has to offer, come discover how HLS is the perfect solution for student success!
Special Workshop
Not Your Everyday Popcorn Flick: Creating Math Movies with Camtasia
Saturday, March 14, 2:30 pm–6:15 pm (Part 1)
Sunday, March 15, 8:00 am–11:00 am (Part 2)
Scott McDaniel, Middle Tennessee State University, and G. Donald Allen, Texas A&M University
You can create your own instructional tutorial videos using TechSmith's Camtasia, a relatively inexpensive software. Create slideshow or full motion video tutorials that can be streamed onto the Web in a variety of file formats. Learn how to record these tutorials and publish them to the Internet. Additional demonstrations include Camtasia's PowerPoint add-on, Winplot, and Virtual TI.
Registration for the Presession will be limited and must be made via the ICTCM Conference Registration form. Registration will be confirmed on a first come, first served basis. You must register for the conference and the Presession ($100 which includes lunch) at the same time.