To provide math faculty and staff access to
high quality, state-of-the-art computer equipment for curriculum development and
dissemination. To provide mathematics students access to the most current
mathematical software and equipment to enhance their understanding of difficult
concepts and give access to mathematical tutorials needed for mastery of the
concepts.
Description
The mathematics program at Grossmont College is the largest in the
district, earning over 12% of the total WSCH (Weekly Student Contact Hours)
earned at the college. The department serves over 6500 students each semester
and employs 17 full time faculty and over 50 adjunct faculty. In order to
provide our students with an exceptional mathematics program, we continue to
integrate the latest technology and software into our courses. Technology use in
mathematics education is ever changing. As a result, math faculty, staff and
students require access and training in equipment and software specific to the
field of mathematics. Faculty workspaces, in offices and in the classroom, need
to be upgraded regularly. All faculty offices should have updated high
performance computers and all-in-one printers equipped to scan, fax and copy
documents. Classrooms used for mathematics courses need to be equipped with a
high performance computer, preloaded mathematical software, TI-Presenter, VCR,
digital document camera, data projectors and wall mounted screens in addition to
large amounts of white-board space.
Curriculum Impact
The mathematics curriculum at Grossmont College is heavily invested in
the use of technology. The use of technology in the classroom enhances the
instructor’s ability to present materials visually and to encourage
interactivity with their students. Without the hardware and appropriate
software, this opportunity for students would not be available.
Approximate Number of Students Served
6500 students per semester take math classes.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase required equipment and software for faculty, staff, and
students.
Support Impact
Faculty will need assistance in creating web-pages. The division intern
may be sufficient. Specialists may be needed to train faculty and staff on
specific software packages to be used in the classrooms.
Year 1 (2007-2008)
Objective
1. Provide all math faculty with adequate equipment for development of
instructional materials, presentations, communications, and grading.
2. Have all full-time mathematics faculty establish their own webpage.
3. Begin training faculty and staff on the usage of the mathematics software and
hardware technology currently available.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase new computer and flat screen monitor for Beth Smith
Purchase 21 inch monitor for Cary Lee.
Purchase 17 CD burners to be installed on each full-time faculty’s
office computer.
Purchase site license for NuCalc (70) and install on all faculty
computers, classrooms the Math Study Center (70-112, 70-113)
Purchase site license for Geometer’s Sketchpad
Purchase printers (printer/scanner/copier/fax) for Rm 504AB and 200A&
(Adjunct offices)
Purchase document camera for room 313 where many of our classes are
taught
Have the division intern working on the division webpage run a staff
development workshop for math faculty needing to update/create a
webpage.
Have faculty give training workshops on the usage of technology in
the classroom (for example, CBL and CBR training/ Graphing Calculator
training)
Upgrade all math faculty computers with more RAM and hard space. This
will be ongoing every year.
Upgrade/purchase all other needed mathematical software (including
site licenses).
Year 2 (2008-2009)
Objective
1. Provide all math faculty with adequate equipment for development of
instructional materials, presentations, communications, and grading.
2. Provide adequate number of computers to our part-time staff.
3. Continue training faculty and staff on current software.
Action to Meet Objective
Purchase 5 laptop computers and 1 projector and screen to be checked
out by math faculty.
Purchase 5 new printers (printer/scanner/copier/fax) for the
following offices: Rm 328, 383A, 384A, 382, 200B3
Purchase four computers and monitors for adjunct offices – two in
504AB and two in 200A7
Replace document cameras in room 357 and 358.
Upgrade/purchase any needed mathematical software (including site
licenses).
Upgrade all math faculty computers as needed
Continue having faculty give training workshops during staff
development on the usage of technology/software in the classroom.
Year 3 (2009-2010)
Objective
1. Provide continued opportunities for math faculty to be trained on
newly acquired hardware and software packages.
2. Provide all math faculty with adequate equipment for development of
instructional materials, presentations, communications, and grading.
Action to Meet Objective
Staff developmental funds to pay adjunct instructors to come to
onsite workshops in technology and software training.
Have faculty attend workshops/conferences for the purpose of training
themselves in the usage of newly acquired technology – (Have training
sessions on campus run by outside specialists if needed)
Purchase 5 more laptop computers and 1 projector and screen to be
checked out by math faculty.
Upgrade/purchase any needed mathematical software (including site
licenses).
Upgrade all math faculty computers as needed
