Portland Community College | Portland, Oregon

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In this WEB class, you will watch lessons/lectures on your computer via ORCCA/YouTube. Each week you will be expected to watch a single playlist that is typically composed of eight to eleven videos, for a total length of about an hour.  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 also important that you also read the corresponding sections of your textbook and do the suggested practice problems. Additionally, each week you will need to log in to D2L to complete discussion postings, submit your worksheet assignments, complete a self-reflection, and read your email, as well as complete weekly assignments in WeBWorK (an 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. 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 6 hours a week watching, pausing, and reviewing the lessons. In addition, you should plan on spending 10 to 15 hours a week reading the textbook, practicing problems, and completing your assignments.

This class is NOT self-paced.
There are specific due dates each week and I do not accept late work. 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.

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.

Virtually Proctored Exams:

Proctored exams are one of the many assessment tools used in MTH/STAT courses to assess student learning.

The exams for this class will be proctored virtually by me (your instructor) on the following dates and times; please make every concerted effort to attend my virtually proctored exams listed below. 

• Midterm Exam: Date To be Determined on Zoom
• Final Exam on Monday, June 10 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Zoom

To have your exam proctored virtually, you must fully read and understand the Student Guide to Virtually Proctored Exams in Zoom and meet the technology/environment requirements; technology support will not be provided on exam day. Virtual proctoring was designed and piloted in collaboration between Math, Online Learning, and the Testing Center. 

If you do not meet the requirements for virtually proctored exams, prefer to take your exams in-person, and/or have an unavoidable scheduling conflict, please contact me as soon as possible. Alternative testing arrangements can be made for virtual or in-person proctoring at a testing center given adequate notice and depending on testing center capacity and availability. Scheduling appointments with a testing center and communicating with the instructor is the responsibility of the student, as well as paying any associated fees with using a non-PCC testing center. 

If you have accommodations through Accessible Ed & Disability Resources at PCC, please contact me so we can discuss your specific accommodations and how I can best support you. 

If you have any questions or concerns about proctored exams, please feel free to contact me.  To learn more about me as an Instructor, feel free to check out this Google Slide

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 view YouTube videos,
• familiarity with file management, email, and uploading documents.

Electronically submitted work will be printed, completed by hand, scanned, and uploaded to D2L. There are other possible options for submitting your work. Please contact your instructor if you would like to use an alternate method of submission.

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