Transcript Introduction and instructions for using the Scaffold to the

Introduction
What is Scaffold to the Stars?
Phase I of Scaffold to the Stars provides access to a
collection of open educational learning digital
resources (textbooks, videos, problem sets) to support
instructors who teach developmental (remedial and
credit bearing) mathematics courses at Ohio’s twoyear and regional campuses. The library of resources is
organized around key topics and learning objectives
drawn from the Ohio Transfer Module outcomes.
Scaffold to the Stars resources are available online at
http://ilearnohio.org/projects/scaffold/.
What is Scaffold to the Stars?
Phase II of the Scaffold to the Stars project builds
on the project’s prior work and focuses on
providing collections of resources (modules)
geared towards students who need to "brush up"
on mathematics. Many colleges and university
math departments have placement tests. These
modules are designed to help students place into
a college math course, rather than a non-credit
bearing remedial course. The online modules and
can be found at
http://ilearnohio.org/projects/scaffold/.
Who can benefit from the
modules?
• STUDENTS
• Students preparing to take a college placement test
• Students that are currently enrolled in a
developmental math course and need extra help
• Students that need to “brush up” on certain topics
• INSTRUCTORS
• Provide students with resources to supplement
instruction
• Support current instruction
Module Topics
① Arithmetic: Integers, Ratio and Proportion, and Percent
② Polynomials: Expressions and Formulas
③ Equations: Linear and Systems
④ Equations: Quadratic and Systems
⑤ Functions: Linear and Quadratic
⑥ Functions: Logarithmic and Exponential
⑦ Trigonometry: Functions and Inverses, Right Triangle
Trigonometry, and Simple Identities
⑧ Probability and Statistics: Data Representation,
Measures of Center and Simple Analysis
Should I review the modules in
a certain order?
• The modules can be accessed in any order, however,
there is a bit of a sequence to what is provided. If you
are struggling with a specific module, try accessing the
prior module.
• Within the modules, topics are addressed in a
progression that parallels most instruction around that
content. If you skip straight to the middle of a module
and find it too difficult, go back until you are at a point in
the module that you are comfortable and begin your
work there.
Structure of the Modules
• Each module will start with a brief overview of the
content and resources contained in the module,
including an explanation of how the slides were
organized.
• Then, you will see an outline of the topics to be covered
in the module.
• The slides that follow the outline will address the specific
topics to be covered. Each slide will include either a URL
or supplements to the topic, along with a brief
description of the resource.
General advice while using
the modules:
① The modules were created to help you refresh these
topics that you have already encountered in previous
courses. Spend as much or little time on each page or
reference so that you feel confident on that idea.
② Before clicking on a link read the short description to
help you know what you will be doing (and why) with
the resource/web page.
③ Come back to the module (powerpoint) to proceed at
anytime.
④ The more time you spend refreshing on these topics
the more likely you’ll be to score better on a college
placement test.
How do I access the modules?
• The modules are available online at
http://ilearnohio.org/projects/scaffold/.
• If your college/university has access to the
ilearnOhio LMS, then you can access the
modules at https://scaffold.ilearnohio.net.
Note that you will need either PowerPoint or some
PPT reader
ilearnOhio LMS Instructions
https://scaffold.ilearnohio.net
①Log in using the log in credentials provided.
ilearnOhio LMS Instructions
https://scaffold.ilearnohio.net
② Choose the “Classroom” tab
ilearnOhio LMS Instructions
https://scaffold.ilearnohio.net
③ Choose the “Scaffold Modules”
ilearnOhio LMS Instructions
https://scaffold.ilearnohio.net
④ The modules are contained in folders in the “Lessons” area.
Access the modules by clicking on the folder, click on the specific
module, and open the module in powerpoint as prompted by your
browser.
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These modules are brought to you by
the following dedicated professionals
Laura Anfang
Darrell Heintz
Chris Bolognese
Carl Jones
Jason Braddock
Evan Karnoupakis
Stephanie Buckenmeyer
Sherrie Morrison
Lois Bunger
Nancy Sattler
Dana Butto
Andrew Tonge
Cathy Collins
Don White
Teresa Graham
Teresa Zachariah
Linda Hallenbeck
Wade Zwingler