Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

In this WEB class, you will watch lessons/lectures on your computer via YouTube. Each week you will be expected to watch playlists for each section covered which consists of several videos each. The length of these will vary each week. You will be required to complete lecture notes that accompany the videos and will submit the lecture notes at the time of each exam.

It is important that you also read the corresponding sections of your textbook. Additionally each week in D2L, you will need to complete discussion postings, submit your written assignment, read any course updates/announcements, as well as complete weekly assignments in WeBWorK (a free online homework system). The YouTube links will be available in D2L.

Please keep the following in mind as you contemplate registering for an online math course:
Online math courses are much harder than on-campus classes.
It is a common misconception that an online math class will be easier. It is in fact often more difficult for students to succeed.  The time that would have been spent in class is instead spent watching the pre-recorded lessons, reading your textbook, and practicing the problems from your textbook.

This course will require a significant amount of time.
You should plan to spend 5 hours a week watching, pausing, and reviewing the lessons. In addition, you should plan on spending 8 to 15 hours a week reading the textbook, practicing problems, and completing your assignments.  THAT'S RIGHT! You should expect to spend upwards of 20 hours per week on this course.  

This class is NOT self-paced.
Each module will open on Sunday at 11pm and close the following Sunday at 11pm.  All work for that week's module will be due at that time. Additionally, you cannot expect to do all the work each week in one sitting or even in one day. If you want to do well, you should plan to study at least every other day and ideally you should work on math a little each day.

To be successful in this course,
you MUST be an independent learner, be comfortable with technology, understand that learning a new concept will take time and perseverance, be willing to ask your instructor or fellow students for help, and be able to communicate effectively in writing.

You need to have computer and internet access at least several times per week. You will need to make sure to have the following (further details/instructions are given during the first week):

• a PDF reader (such as Adobe Acrobat Reader) to read the PDF handouts,
• a way to print PDF files for your written assignments,
• a way to scan written assignments (there are free phone apps that will do this),
• a way to view YouTube videos,
• familiarity with file management, email, and uploading documents.
• Additionally you will be using a free online homework system called Webwork.  Regular access to internet will be required.  

Electronically submitted work will be printed, completed by hand, scanned, and uploaded to D2L.

Online YouTube videos are the foundation for the lecture portion of the class.