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Introduction to the Hawkes Learning Systems Environment

Introduction to the Hawkes Learning Systems Environment. f or Math 2205, Statistics. What is it?. Computer-based courseware Kind of like MyMathLab by Pearson Education, as used here at Darton State College for Math 0097 and Math 0099. Some differences from MyMathLab. Different publisher

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Introduction to the Hawkes Learning Systems Environment

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  1. Introduction to the Hawkes Learning Systems Environment for Math 2205, Statistics

  2. What is it? • Computer-based courseware • Kind of like MyMathLab by Pearson Education, as used here at Darton State College for Math 0097 and Math 0099

  3. Some differences from MyMathLab • Different publisher • Hawkes Learning Systems and Quant Software do math and only math • Better graphics and navigation (in my opinion) • Less expensive • Home use does require software installation; it’s not entirely in the web browser

  4. Why are we using this? • Troubles with the traditional Math 2205 • Expensive textbook • Pencil and paper homework • Limited time/space for homework comments • Did anyone read my written feedback anyway? • My dissatisfaction with the results • Some lousy pencil-pushing homework handed in • Or asking for help a week too late

  5. How to fix those shortcomings? • I asked for permission to try this and the Dean said “You have my support.” (exact quote) • Advantages • Help and “Tutor” are built into the software • You get immediate feedback on right/wrong • No more agonizing over partial credit grading • Sliding scale for credit for late homework • You can work ahead if you want to • Did I mention the price?

  6. Things you need to do to get started • Purchase an access code • Unless already included in software purchase • Direct from publisher’s web site is cheapest • If you’re going to use it at home • Download the software (if you don’t have the CD) • Install the software • Follow instructions on the handout

  7. Using the software • Table of contents – chapters and lessons • Each lesson has buttons for • “Instruct” – like a textbook presentation • “Practice” – practice doing problems • “Certify” – do problems without help for credit • “Web Test” • Examinations that cover a chapter or more

  8. “Instruct” • Like a textbook • Usually about 10 screens in a lesson • Sometimes animations and interactions • Voice available • Helpful if you believe you’re “an audio learner” • If math is hard for you, then take time to go through the “Instruct” at least once! • Also watch the video at www.hawkestv.com

  9. “Practice” • “Practice” is to practice problems before you attempt to “Certify” • The “Tutor” and all the helps are available • It is pretty good at anticipating common errors and diagnosing them specifically.

  10. “Practice” • There are different levels of “Practice” • “Pre-Certify” (that should be the default) • Also can switch to easy, medium, hard • If you’re having a rough time, maybe switch to an easier level and work your way up • If math is not easy for you, then take time to do the “Practice” !!! Do not skip “Practice” !!!

  11. “Certify” • “Certify” is the way to get credit for a lesson • The helps are not available • You have to get a certain number right • If you get too many wrong, it dumps you back into “Practice”

  12. “Web Test” • Examinations look a lot like the homework • Web Test has a way for you to construct your own practice exams, too.

  13. www.hawkestv.com - Lessons • Click on link for “Beginning Statistics” • It’s near bottom of the left-hand column • The video window is a pop-up • There is a lesson-by-lesson menu of videos to choose from there in the pop-up menu.

  14. www.hawkestv.com - Orientation • There is a link for “Student Training” • It’s at the top of the right-hand column • The pop-up window has several videos to choose from. • The first one is “Student Training Video”, 20:19

  15. www.hawkestv.com - Orientation • There is a link for “Student Training” • It’s at the top of the right-hand column • Student Training en espaňol near bottom of list • Also at top of right-hand column is Mac installation video (4:29)

  16. Assignments – to be done Promptly! These cannot be delayed. • Go to www.hawkestv.com and watch the Student Orientation video. This video does not require an access code or software; it’s free and available right now. Send me e-mail after you’ve viewed it: david.slauenwhite@darton.edu • Obtain your access code… • …and get enrolled in the Hawkes course. • If you plan to use your home computer, install the Hawkes software.

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