A. Creating Student Ownership for Their Own Learning Through Assessing Learning Outcomes
Maureen Loiacano, Mathematics and Education Department Chair, Montgomery College
We will take you through the process of developing a math outcome assessment lab. Presently we conduct outcome assessments for 2,400 students. We will provide data proving that this approach improves student success.

B. Active Student Learning - Why and How?
Rikki Blair, President-Elect of AMATYC, Lakeland Community College
This session will discuss current research in active student learning, classroom activities that can be used in Introductory and Intermediate Algebra, and how you can get started.

C. Math Goes to Hollywood
John Hornsby, University of New Orleans
Come and view scenes from major motion pictures over the years that have included good, bad, and ugly mathematics. Screenwriters have used the Pythagorean Theorem, geometry of the circle, irrationality of pi, computation, logic puzzles, and even solving problems involving rate of work in some very creative, interesting, and sometimes not-so-accurate ways. Suggestions on how these scenes can be used in elementary algebra classes will be provided.

D. CBR II
Instructor TBD
The CBR, TI's answer to an easy, affordable data collection device, is designed for teachers who want their students to collect and analyze real-world motion data, such as distance, velocity, and acceleration. We will involve you in the use of CBR to assist students in the discovery of linear and quadratic equations. The benefits in the research have been shown to be very valuable and we need to bring this technology to our students.

E. TI Navigator
Instructor TBD
With the TI Navigator, students contribute real-time to a shared workplace that can be projected to the class, generating discussion and collaborative learning.

F. Numerical Calculus with Excel
Habib Far, Montgomery College
Take advantage of the intrinsic functions and cell reference capabilities of Microsoft Excel to demonstrate and teach numerical calculus. Topics include fitting a linear model to a data, finding limits numerically, Riemann sums, numerical integration, Newton's Method, Euler's Method, and Monte Carlo Integration.

G. Intro & Advanced Levels (Choose One) for The Virtual Math Lab: Track Record of Success
Terry Harris, Addison-Wesley Technology Specialist
With large math enrollments and fewer resources, mathematics educators are increasingly asked to do more with less. Addison-Wesley's applications help instructors develop quality web-based resources for traditional, online or hybrid classes quickly and easily. MyMathLab and MathXL, the most widely used online teaching and learning applications for developmental and collegiate math courses, include tutorials, homework, testing and assessment. Additional topics will include TestGen, a test-creation program that allows tests to be exported to and delivered on-line; Digital Video Tutors, problem-specific tutorial videos on CD-ROM or DVD; and a free, two-way tutoring service available by toll-free phone, email, and fax.

1: Intro This introductory workshop is designed to give participants an overview of MyMathLab from a student's perspective, as well as instruction in setting up their first MyMathLab course. Participants will learn about the main components of the MyMathLab management system, along with basic customization techniques.

2: Advanced This advanced workshop will show you how to perform further customization on your MyMathLab course. You will learn how to customize the learning environment, add customized content, and efficiently manage multiple sections.

PREREQUISITES for Advanced: Participants should have already created a MyMathLab course, understand how to navigate and use the learning tools in MyMathLab, as well as know how to perform basic customization in both the MathXL and CourseCompass components in MyMathLab.

Questions? Contact Heather Peck at heather.peck@aw.com or call 617-848-7625.