Distance Learning
Welcome to the website for my distance learning College Algebra course.
(I suggest you bookmark this page)
As you have probably noticed, I was just assigned this course a few days before the start of the semester. I am trying to get everything posted and ready to go as quickly as I can; I may be making a few minor changes to these pages between now and the first day of class, but I will send around an announcement if anything major changes. (I don't plan on making any major changes to the schedule, but I may need to make a few tweaks to the test reviews, for example.) The Blackboard information posted by Professor Kelton will be changed as soon as ACC gives me access to the Blackboard page; the policies posted on this website are the official ones for the course, replacing those posted earlier on Blackboard.
Warning: Please understand that this is an 11 week class, which means we are going to be covering the same material we usually cover in 16 weeks in only 11 weeks (31% less time). This means you need to get started right away and stay on schedule; there is no time to take a "vacation" after you finish each test - you need to get back on the computer and start working on the new stuff right away. You will be covering 3 or 4 sections in the book each week and there will be a test every 2 or 3 weeks; I'm not trying to scare you, but I want you to understand what you are getting into before you start. If you don't really have enough time to devote to this class (think upwards of 15-20 hours a week - seriously), then you really should wait and take this as a 16 week class.
Start by reading these and following the instructions. Come back here and check the other links later to find where things are.
Getting started - Read this before you register for this course. This page walks you through preparing to take this course, getting registered, and getting started with the class.
Course policies - Information on grading, submitting work, contacting me, installing and using the software, and academic policies. (Be sure to read through both Page 1 and Page 2.)
Orientation - Before you buy your course materials, read all of the above information and then go here for online orientation information.
Advising - Is this the right class for you? Find out before you spend the money.
How to register - Go here if you have read the sections above and are ready to learn how to register for this class.
Course policies - Information on grading, submitting work, contacting me, installing and using the software, and academic policies.
How to use the software - Information on using the MyMathLab/CourseCompass software and how you should be working in the course. Be sure you read through this as you start working in the course.
Schedule - All class deadlines, including the testing schedule and information on the lessons you must complete to stay on schedule for the course.
Handouts - This includes printable versions of several informational handouts, test reviews, and course supplements.
Help/FAQ - If you are having problems with the course or the software, start looking for help here.
If you have other questions or concerns not covered in the pages above, please feel free to email me.