College of the Redwoods
CURRICULUM PROPOSAL
DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE
Renewable every five years
Date: 4/17/08
1. Division: MSE
2. Course ID and Number: Math 380
3. Course Title: Elementary Algebra
4. Distance Education Method:
Instructional TV on cable
Interactive TV on videoconference
Online
5. Describe in detail how this course will apply the same standards of course quality as a
traditional classroom course (attach course outline and syllabus).
The course is being offered in a hybrid format, meeting 50%-75% of the time in-class
and the remaining percentage completed online. During the class sessions, there will
be lectures, students' questions can be addressed, and the class will do the
collaborative, problem-solving groupwork that is currently done in traditional Math
380 courses. The online portion of the course will be carried out using course
management software such as MyMathLab or Blackboard, in conjunction with an
online testing system such as MyMathLab and Optimath. Students will complete unit
pretests, homework, and unit tests using this software. Students will also have a
weekly written assignment to complete as well. The written assignments allow for
students to get feedback on their use of mathematical notation. There will also be a
written midterm and final exam.
Online assignments, currently via Optimath, are used in a traditional Math 380 course
as well. Students benefit tremendously from the online assignments; they get
immediate feedback, see problem solutions, and get additional, individualized
practice to help them master the material.
6. Describe how this course will include regular effective contact between the instructor and
students.
Since this course is offered as a hybrid course with at least half of the amount of
class time as a 'regular' class there will be regular effective contact between the
instructor and students. Course management software will be used, so that students
will have easy access to email and so that discussion forums can be used.
Weekly written assignments and collaborative, problem-solving lab write ups will
provide students with feedback about their use of mathematical notation.
Curriculum Approval: April 8, 2005 (rev.11/8/05)
Academic Senate Approval: May 6, 2005
May 29, 2016
7. Describe how standard methods of assessment will be adapted to the distance education
format.
Since students in the traditional Math 380 courses also complete online assignments,
written assignments, and participate in collaborative, problem solving activities the
assessments are the same. The hybrid course will have more of these assessments
completed online. The unit exams, written midterm and final are also always
proctored to hold students to the same academic standards.
Submitted by: Erin Wall
Tel. Ext: X4223
Date: 4/17/08
Approvals:
Department Chair:
Distance Education Coordinator: Mark Winter
Division Chair/Director: Tony Sartori
Review Date:
Review Date: 4/18/08
Review Date: 4/18/08
CURRICULUM COMMITTEE USE ONLY
Approved by Curriculum Committee: No
Board of Trustees Approval Date: 6/3/08
Curriculum Approval: April 8, 2005 (rev.11/8/05)
Academic Senate Approval: May 6, 2005
Yes
Date: 4/25/08
May 29, 2016