25th Annual Spring Conference

Friday Afternoon Workshops

  • Cengage Learning is making a presentation on Course360 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. in the Yosemite Room.
    Presenters: John Ward & Karen Bosserman, Cengage Learning
    Cengage Learning's Course360 (http://cengage.com/course360/) is a flexible online course program that engages and motivates all types of learners, and measurably improves student outcomes. It allows instructors to use materials from Cengage Learning's mathematics textbooks in conjunction with online tutorial and homework programs, as well as materials created specifically for the course by the faculty. Course content is mapped to desired outcomes and accreditation standards to ensure that the material covered is leading students down the necessary path for course mastery. Course360 even supports use of many popular Web 2.0 features such as blogs and wikis, and can be customized to ensure that the material covered fits exactly into the course outline and objectives. The interface of the system can even be done in the school colors and with the school logo to further personalize the material. Finally, Course360 can be tailored to work with a campus Learning Management System (e.g., Blackboard) or it can be hosted by Cengage Learning. This session will provide a sneak-peek at the Course360 interface as well as answer any questions you may have about its design and implementation.

  • Pearson Education is hosting a MyMathLab Workshop from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. in the Shasta Room.
    Presenters: Megan Donnelly, Pearson Education Technology Specialist, and Kevin Bodden, Lewis and Clark Community College
    This informational session will offer an overview of our standard MyMathLab features and benefits, a sneak peak of the updates coming to MyMathLab, and a preview of the MyMathTest program. Additionally, Kevin Bodden, co-author of Trigsted/Gallagher/Bodden's Intermediate Algebra, will present the next generation of MyMathLab with his e-Text. Built entirely within MyMathLab, this e- Text fully integrates all the functionality of MyMathLab in a completely clickable learning environment.
    If you would like to attend this workshop, please RSVP to Megan Donnelly at: megan.donnelly@pearson.com

  • ALEKS: Based on Cognitive Learning Theory, ALEKS is Online Homework and Much, Much More.
    4:30-5:30 in the Redwood Room
    Come attend a demonstration/discussion of how ALEKS goes beyond identifying WHICH problems a student misses but WHY they missed it. Using adaptive questioning and artificial intelligence ALEKS can accurately measure the gaps in each students' knowledge. An individualized remediation plan is then created, all while students are following your specific course objectives and due dates. Get information on how to set up a free class test of ALEKS on your campus.

  • Hawkes Learning Systems is doing a Math Software Presentation and GPS Raffle on Friday, March 5, from 4:45-5:45 pm in the Lassen Room.
    Presenter: Jen Moore
    "All Math Software is not Created Equal: What's the Difference?"
    The use of technology has become increasingly implemented in Mathematics courses, but what makes one software system different from another? Hawkes Learning Systems (HLS) is a unique program that is proven to be more effective in improving student performance. Discover how HLS's differences make it the perfect solution for student success! Everyone who attends the presentation will be entered to win a GPS!

  • Other workshops are planned. Information will be posted here when it is available.