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DIRECTIONS: I show this video to all my math study strategy students and developmental math students. After explaining the political nature of the video and including a disclaimer, if needed, show the students the video and ask if they can identify with Colbert. Do you think it’s socially acceptable to fail math? Why? Have you ever turned in an exam just to “get the math away”? What steps can you take to reduce your level of math anxiety?

(submitted by Sam (Samantha) Cash, Instructor/Math Specialist, Ozarks Technical Community College, MO)

TITLE: Math Videos (300+ YouTube videos with videos added weekly–various lengths)

URL: Direct link: https://sites.google.com/site/harlandclub/Home/math/

APPLICATION: Arithmetic, Pre-Algebra, Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra, Fun Math, Precalculus, and more. These videos can be used to (1) learn the concepts of a particular topic, (2) watch examples and try problems, (3) provide remediation and practice for identified weakness(es), (4) provide review.

SUMMARY: In each video, Julie Harland uses a tablet P.C. to teach topics, and work through examples, often showing more than one way to solve a specific math problem. Viewers hear the instructor as they see her writing on an electronic white board. Videos are closed-captioned for students needing that accommodation. The website is organized by topic. Examples of some of the topics (each having several videos) covered include: Fractions, Circles, Factoring, Solving Equations, Rational Exponents, Radicals, Simplifying Expressions, Integers, Mixture Problems, Work Problems, Graphing, etc.

DIRECTIONS: Students search for the topic they need help on, then link to the video(s) on that topic.

(Submitted by Julie Harland, Faculty, Math, MiraCosta College, CA)

TITLE: Life is Beautiful (2:40 minutes)

URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Y9aKqawdUQ&feature=related

APPLICATION: Student Success (Emotional Intelligence)

SUMMARY: The movie Life is Beautiful dramatizes the power of choosing your attitude. The section “Choose Your Attitude” in chapter 8 of On Course recounts Victor Frankl’s experience in a Nazi concentration camp and his choice to use his imagination to alter his inner experience despite the horrific circumstances he faced. This short clip from the movie is a great example of this ability. It also dramatizes how one can respond in an empowered way even in circumstances that might victimize others. If you haven’t seen the movie (you must!), the protagonist played by Roberto Benigni makes his son believe being in the camp is a fun and challenging adventure game.

DIRECTIONS: If you use the On Course text, have students read Chapter 8 as homework. Show this video in class, after explaining that the circumstances of the concentration camp. Debrief the film clip with questions such as, “How does the Roberto Benigni character demonstrate emotional intelligence?” “How does he choose to create his experience rather than become a victim of his circumstances?” “What is a distressing situation you are now facing?” “How could you choose to choose a more positive attitude about this situation?”

(Adapted from a submission by Ted Miller, Faculty, Reading, Jackson Community College, MI)

FSI 2018

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Course Intro - Core Values, Skills/Attitudes/Beliefs 90 44 81
Course Success - Rate Importance, Study Time 94 97 3

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