by Kim | Jul 25, 2018 | Timely Tips, Vol. 21
In the rush to start the semester we often focus on the learning aspects of the course, getting students into the homework system, and making sure everyone has the correct book or calculator. But other aspects of the course are important for making sure we as...
by Kim | Jan 15, 2018 | Timely Tips, Vol. 16
With hundreds of students emailing you from multiple accounts, dealing with student emails can be an over whelming task. Help yourself and your students by setting email ground rules at the start of the semester. These rules can easily be added to your syllabus or...
by Kim | Nov 3, 2017 | Tech Corner, Timely Tips
Early engagement with the data in ALEKS shows students that you, the instructor, are engaged and paying attention. Always check the Initial Knowledge Check (IKC) scores for any ALEKS course as soon as students are completing them. Select the Progress Report at the...
by Kim | May 30, 2017 | Tech Corner, Timely Tips, Vol. 9
Lisa Rombes, Department Chair at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Michigan shares advice with our M.A.T.H. Tips team. Thank you Lisa, and we look forward to additional posts and tips from others. As a department chair and online advisory committee member...
by Kim | Mar 28, 2017 | Timely Tips, Vol. 7
Corequisite course options are popping up around the country with the goal to ultimately save time and move students through their entry level, credit-bearing math course with better understanding of the course material at hand. First, let’s define: What is a...
