math 56 121 200 orientation summer 2014 including how to log on to mml

Online Math Orientationfor MTH 56, 121, 200, and 220

Mendocino College

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

That depends on what math class you are taking! This orientation is for :

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

That depends on what math class you are taking! This orientation is for :MTH 56 – Intermediate Algebra

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

That depends on what math class you are taking! This orientation is for :MTH 56 – Intermediate AlgebraMTH 121 – Trigonometry

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

That depends on what math class you are taking! This orientation is for :MTH 56 – Intermediate AlgebraMTH 121 – TrigonometryMTH 220 – Statistics

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

If you are taking:MTH 11 – Basic

Mathematics

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

If you are taking:MTH 11 – Basic

MathematicsMTH 45 – Prealgebra

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

If you are taking:MTH 11 – Basic

MathematicsMTH 45 – Prealgebra orMTH 55 – Elementary

Algebra

How the course worksHow do online math classes

work at Mendocino College?

If you are taking:MTH 11 – Basic MathematicsMTH 45 – Prealgebra orMTH 55 – Elementary AlgebraThere is a different orientation

for those classes. (Contact your instructor!)

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

For MTH 56, 121, and 220, here is how it works…

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

Your class will cover some number of chapters…

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

Your class will cover some number of chapters…

Sample Chapter

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

Your class will cover some number of chapters, and within each chapter, some number of sections…

Sample Chapter

Sample

Section one

Sample

Section two

Sample

Section three

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

Each of these sections has an accompanying section in the book…

Sample

Section one

Algebra Book

How to add

polynomials…

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

Each of these sections has an accompanying section in the book, usually an online video lecture...

Sample

Section one

Algebra Book

How to add

polynomials…

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

Each of these sections has an accompanying section in the book, usually an online video lecture, and perhaps other features.

Sample

Section one

Algebra Book

How to add

polynomials…

How the course worksHow do online math

classes work at Mendocino College?

Where will you find all of this? Well, when you get into the course, you will find it under…

Sample

Section one

Algebra Book

How to add

polynomials…

1. Study Materials

1. Study Materials

1. Study Materials

By clicking on

1. Study Materials

you will be able to access each chapter…

1. Study MaterialsBy clicking on

1. Study Materials

you will be able to access each chapter,

1. Study MaterialsBy clicking on

1. Study Materials

you will be able to access each chapter, and then you can access the sections by choosing the chapter you are studying.

1. Study MaterialsHere you can see eachsection in chapter 8, aswell as your assignments andresources available.

1. Study MaterialsHere you can see eachsection in chapter 8, aswell as your assignments andresources available.

Next, click on a sectionand you will see…

1. Study MaterialsNext, click on a sectionand you will see:

1. Study MaterialsNext, click on a sectionand you will see:

Video Presentation(when available)

1. Study MaterialsNext, click on a sectionand you will see:

Video Presentation(when available)

and the multimediaeText (which is thebook.)

How the course worksAfter you have prepared

yourself to do the homework, then it’s time to do the homework!

How the course worksUsually, there will be

assignments that are due each day or each week, depending on how your instructor the class set up. It is your responsibility to know when an assignment is due.

How the course worksHow can you know for

sure when assignments are due?

How the course worksHow can you know for

sure when assignments are due?

By looking at

2. Homework

By clicking on

2. Homework

By clicking on

2. Homework

you will be able to access all homework, and see the due dates.

By clicking on

2. Homework

you will be able to access all homework, and see the due dates.

How the course worksWhen you have completed

all of the homework for a unit, then it will be time to work on the Quiz.

3. Quizzes and Final

3. Quizzes and Final

Here you will also see the due dates, as well as the number of attempts you get per quiz , test, or final.

3. Quizzes and Final

Here you will also see the due dates, as well as the number of attempts you get per quiz , test, or final.

3. Quizzes and Final

Here you will also see the due dates, as well as the number of attempts you get per quiz , test, or final.

How the course worksUsually, you are given two

chances per quiz...

How the course worksUsually, you are given two

chances per quiz,

but only one chance per final.

How the course worksWe give you two chances

per quiz so that if there is any computer error, you’ll be ok.

How the course worksWe give you two chances

per quiz so that if there is any computer error, you’ll be ok.

Due dates and make up policies may vary among instructors, so check your syllabus for more information.

How the course worksOnce you are logged into your course in MyLab, go to the Discussion Board

and introduce yourself.

How the course worksOnce you are logged into your course in MyLab, go to the Discussion Board

and introduce yourself.

Body of Message: Introduce yourself so everyone gets a good sense of who you are – what’s important to you with respect to your education, job/career , and other life interests. If you are a returning student, please share your tips for success in online math.

How the course worksOnce you are logged into your course in MyLab, go to the Discussion Board

and introduce yourself.

Body of Message: Introduce yourself so everyone gets a good sense of who you are – what’s important to you with respect to your education, job/career , and other life interests. If you are a returning student, please share your tips for success in online math.

Post a reply to others: Click the reply button located on the bottom right of any posting. You may even find a great study partner!

How the course worksOnce you are logged into your course in MyLab, go to the Discussion Board

and introduce yourself.

Body of Message: Introduce yourself so everyone gets a good sense of who you are – what’s important to you with respect to your education, job/career , and other life interests. If you are a returning student, please share your tips for success in online math.

Post a reply to others: Click the reply button located on the bottom right of any posting. You may even find a great study partner!

When you have questions on the homework: and you will…this is also where you will go to post your questions. We will all work together to build a Knowledge Base, sort of our classes FAQ so, please do your best to ask questions when you have them, search to see if you question has been asked, and answer questions when they come up.

How the course worksOnce you are logged into your course in MyLab, go to the Discussion Board

and introduce yourself.

Body of Message: Introduce yourself so everyone gets a good sense of who you are – what’s important to you with respect to your education, job/career , and other life interests. If you are a returning student, please share your tips for success in online math.

Post a reply to others: Click the reply button located on the bottom right of any posting. You may even find a great study partner!

When you have questions on the homework: and you will…this is also where you will go to post your questions. We will all work together to build a Knowledge Base, sort of our classes FAQ so, please do your best to ask questions when you have them, search to see if your question has been asked, and answer questions when they come up.

There is an old saying in education – you don’t really know something until you teach it to someone else!

How the course worksOnce you are logged into your course in MyLab, go to the Discussion Board and

introduce yourself.

Body of Message: Introduce yourself so everyone gets a good sense of who you are – what’s important to you with respect to your education, job/career , and other life interests. If you are a returning student, please share your tips for success in online math.

Post a reply to others: Click the reply button located on the bottom right of any posting. You may even find a great study partner!

When you have questions on the homework: and you will…this is also where you will go to post your questions. We will all work together to build a Knowledge Base, sort of our classes FAQ so, please do your best to ask questions when you have them, search to see if your question has been asked, and answer questions when they come up.

There is an old saying in education – you don’t really know something until you teach it to someone else!

Put the Chapter, Section, Problem number when you are asking a question! Example:Chapter 7, Section 4, Problem 15

How the course worksOnce you are logged into your course in MyLab, go to the Discussion Board

and introduce yourself.

Instructors will often have weekly discussion assignments, journaling requirements, or some other class participation. You may find these posted in the discussion board, or elsewhere in the course. Your instructor will be sure to let you know where to find the information and when it is due.

How the course works Announcements

How the course works Announcements

On the main page for the class (called the Dashboard) you will notice below ‘Upcoming Assignments…’ the word ‘Announcements.’ To the right of that you’ll see ‘View All Announcements.’

How the course works Announcements

On the main page for the class (called the Dashboard) you will notice below ‘Upcoming Assignments…’ the word ‘Announcements.’ To the right of that you’ll see ‘View All Announcements.’ If you click on this you will open up the announcements page.

How the course works Announcements

On the main page for the class (called the Dashboard) you will notice below ‘Upcoming Assignments…’ the word ‘Announcements.’ To the right of that you’ll see ‘View All Announcements.’ If you click on this you will open up the announcements page. Make it a habit to check that every day.

How the course works Announcements

On the main page for the class (called the Dashboard) you will notice below ‘Upcoming Assignments…’ the word ‘Announcements.’ To the right of that you’ll see ‘View All Announcements.’ If you click on this you will open up the announcements page. Make it a habit to check that every day. Schedules, changes, and important information will be communicated via these announcements.

How the course works Announcements

On the main page for the class (called the Dashboard) you will notice below ‘Upcoming Assignments…’ the word ‘Announcements.’ To the right of that you’ll see ‘View All Announcements.’ If you click on this you will open up the announcements page. Make it a habit to check that every day. Schedules, changes, and important information will be communicated via these announcements. If there is a scheduled outage from MyLab (that is, if the site will be down for maintenance) the

publisher will post this here, also!

How the course works Announcements

On the main page for the class (called the Dashboard) you will notice below ‘Upcoming Assignments…’ the word ‘Announcements.’ To the right of that you’ll see ‘View All Announcements.’ If you click on this you will open up the announcements page. Make it a habit to check that every day. Schedules, changes, and important information will be communicated via these announcements. If there is a scheduled outage from MyLab (that is, if the site will be down for maintenance) the

publisher will post this here, also!

You are responsible for keeping up with the Announcements.

How the course works Announcements

On the main page for the class (called the Dashboard) you will notice below ‘Upcoming Assignments…’ the word ‘Announcements.’ To the right of that you’ll see ‘View All Announcements.’ If you click on this you will open up the announcements page. Make it a habit to check that every day. Schedules, changes, and important information will be communicated via these announcements. If there is a scheduled outage from MyLab (that is, if the site will be down for maintenance) the

publisher will post this here, also!

You are responsible for keeping up with the Announcements. Communicating with your instructor via Email

How the course works Announcements

On the main page for the class (called the Dashboard) you will notice below ‘Upcoming Assignments…’ the word ‘Announcements.’ To the right of that you’ll see ‘View All Announcements.’ If you click on this you will open up the announcements page. Make it a habit to check that every day. Schedules, changes, and important information will be communicated via these announcements. If there is a scheduled outage from MyLab (that is, if the site will be down for maintenance) the

publisher will post this here, also!

You are responsible for keeping up with the Announcements. Communicating with your instructor via Email

Your instructor’s email address is listed on their syllabus.

How the course works Announcements

On the main page for the class (called the Dashboard) you will notice below ‘Upcoming Assignments…’ the word ‘Announcements.’ To the right of that you’ll see ‘View All Announcements.’ If you click on this you will open up the announcements page. Make it a habit to check that every day. Schedules, changes, and important information will be communicated via these announcements. If there is a scheduled outage from MyLab (that is, if the site will be down for maintenance) the

publisher will post this here, also!

You are responsible for keeping up with the Announcements. Communicating with your instructor via Email

Your instructor’s email address is listed on their syllabus. BE SURE to say what class you are in! (Many instructors teach more than one

class.)

Now…

You’ll need to know how to actually access the course.

How to Access MyMathLab

MyMathLabThe online math courses at Mendocino

College use a different website.

MyMathLabThe online math courses at Mendocino

College use a different website.

The Website is known as MyMathLab.

Login to MyMathLabIn an Internet browser,

navigate to http://www.MyMathLab.com

If you’ve previously taken an online math course at Mendocino College, you already have an account. However, you still should follow these instructions to register your new course on MyMathLab.

You will need two things:

1. Course ID (From Etudes)

2. Access Code (From the MyLab packet included with the textbook or purchased seperately)

Login to MyMathLabIn an Internet browser, navigate

to http://www.MyMathLab.com

Now, click on ‘Student’ under ‘Register’

(Once you have registered in the MyMathLab course, you’ll come back and click on ‘Sign In’ to access the course.)

Login to MyMathLabIn an Internet browser,

navigate to http://www.MyMathLab.com

After registering, click on “Enroll in a New Course” and follow the links.

Login to MyMathLabNext, you will enter your

CourseID. You can find this on your Syllabus.

Login to MyMathLabIf you already have an

account with Pearson, you can enter your Username and Password here.

If you do not have an account with Pearson (you’ve never taken online math before, for example) you’ll click here to create an account.

Login to MyMathLabOnce you have

created your account or signed in to your existing account, you’ll be brought to the page asking your for your access code.

Login to MyMathLabIf you have an

access code already, you’ll click here to enter it.

(You may have purchased the access code by itself or with your book.)

Login to MyMathLabIf you have not yet

purchased an Access Code, and are only planning to purchase the Access Code without the book, you can purchase it online with a credit card by clicking here.

(Prices may vary.)

Login to MyMathLabIf you are waiting for

your book and access code, or financial aid, or payday, or…? whatever your reason may be, you can get a temporary, 14 day access code by clicking here and following the directions.

Requirements Should you Buy a Textbook?

Not necessarily, because an online version of the book is available in MyLab with just the Access Code. Here are your options:

Buy a textbook – The biggest advantage of having a book is that you can study offline. And if you buy it new at the Mendocino College bookstore (in Ukiah, Lakeport, or Willits), it comes bundled with a MyLab Access Code.

Get a Used Book – This is fine, but you also will need to have your own MyLab Access Code, since the codes are linked to a specific student.

Buy a stand-alone code – This is a less expensive option, and gets you into the course where you can use the online textbook (downside: can’t scroll, must click page to page.) You may purchase it at the Mendocino College bookstore, or online with a credit card during the MyLab registration process.

[Note: If you plan to buy a textbook off-campus, check your course syllabus for the correct ISBNs to be sure you get the book and an access code.]

What if you are unable to get a book right away?

If you are unable to purchase a book or an access code right away, you can (and must, so that you do not get behind) utilize a temporary 14-day access code.

You will find the option for this when you are going through the procedure of accessing the class.

When asked for an access code, you will see an option for the temporary code.

You must upgrade to a full access code within the 17 days, or you risk not being able to complete the class.

RequirementsPC Users

Operating Systems:Windows XP, Windows Vista,

Windows 7

Internet Browsers:Internet Explorer 8 or 9, Firefox 11

or higher, Chrome 15 or 16.

Mac Users

Operating Systems:OS-X 10.7 (Lion) or higher

Internet Browsers:Safari 5.1, Firefox 11 or up, Chrome

15 or 16

PC and Mac UsersInternet Connection: Cable/DSL, T1, or other high-speed to be able to

view multimedia content; 56k modem minimum

Memory: 64 MB Ram minimum; Monitor resolution: 1024 x 768 or

higher

Pop-Up Blockers: Disable Pop-Up Blocker software (CTRL + the pup-up bar below menus and toolbars.)

Tech SupportREMEMBER!

Technical problems and family emergencies do NOT serve as valid excuses for missing due dates. Do NOT wait until the last minute to get your assignments done – get them done early so that if an issue comes up you are still on time!

Review of Key StepsGet Course ID and other documents from Etudes.Obtain a valid MyMathLab Student Access Code.Register and login to MyMathLab. Introduce yourself in the Discussion Board.Complete the Course Orientation.Start your assignments right away.

Have a great semester!