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Overview of Mastering

Rebekka Darner, PhD University of Florida. Overview of Mastering. Agenda. My past teaching experiences Why did I start using Mastering? How do I use Mastering? Tutorials Activities Gradebook How can you get started? Feel free to ask questions throughout the session!.

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Overview of Mastering

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  1. Rebekka Darner, PhD University of Florida Overview of Mastering

  2. Agenda • My past teaching experiences • Why did I start using Mastering? • How do I use Mastering? • Tutorials • Activities • Gradebook • How can you get started? Feel free to ask questions throughout the session!

  3. My teaching experience • Introductory biology in: • A lab • A community college • A small public institution • Now at UF • Doctorate in science education

  4. Why did I start using Mastering? • Large-enrollment class • 3 high-stakes exams • Wanted to: • Vary assessments • Engage students • Provide learning activities beyond “study your notes” • Support natural learning processes

  5. Why did I start using Mastering? • Online platform in which students can: • Watch tutorials • Engage in activities • Complete homework

  6. Why did I start using Mastering? • Provides students: • Hints, immediate feedback • Contexts for application

  7. Why did I start using Mastering? • Provides instructors: • Alternative assessments • Diagnostics for individual students and class • Flexibility to make the assignments one’s own

  8. How do I use Mastering? • 10 required homework assignments 100 • 22% of overall grade • In-class participation 50 • 11% of overall grade • 3 lecture exams 300 • 66% of overall grade 450 • 3 extra credit assignments • Practice problems in Mastering • Study area in Mastering

  9. How do I use Mastering? • Let’s look at one of my courses from the spring 2010 semester. http://www.masteringbiology.com/

  10. How can you get started? • Create a New Course under My Courses • Make use of the Learn More box • How-to videos • FAQs • Best Practices

  11. Tips & Suggestions • Incorrect answers can occur; your students will let you know. • Java plug-ins must be updated. • Follow the Best Practices. • Vary assignment details between semesters. • Use a discussion board in your e-learning system to field questions.

  12. Questions? Concerns?

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