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  MasteringAstronomy

MasteringAstronomy MasteringAstronomy is the most advanced online tutorial and homework system developed specifically for astronomy students. Award-winning interactive tutorials and movies are complemented by self-assessment tools including, quizzes, exercises, and flashcards. In addition, instructors may assign homework problems that provide students with instant feedback specific to the errors they make. Register or learn more at http://www.masteringastronomy.com.

First Day of Class Materials:   MasteringAstronomy Student Registration Presentation (PowerPoint)
MasteringAstronomy Student Registration Handout (Word doc)
MasteringAstronomy Features & Benefits Video
  MasteringPhysics

MasteringPhysics MasteringPhysics is the most advanced online tutorial and homework system for physics in the world. MasteringPhysics provides students with individual feedback, step-by-step-hints, and offers partial credit for method. Unlimited practice, tutorial help, and links to an online version of the text also help them succeed. Register or learn more about http://www.masteringphysics.com.

First Day of Class Materials:   MasteringPhysics Student Registration Presentation (PowerPoint)
MasteringPhysics Student Registration Handout (Word doc)
MasteringPhysics Features & Benefits Video
  CourseCompass

CourseCompass, powered by Blackboard, provides flexible tools and rich content resources that enable easily and efficiently customized online course materials. Now instructors can track and analyze student performance on an array of internet activities. CourseCompass and its support documentation can be found at http://www.coursecompass.com.

First Day of Class Materials:   CourseCompass Registration Handout (Word doc)

  Classroom Response Systems

Participate during lecture with a Classroom Response System (“clickers”). Each student uses a personal remote or “clicker” to send immediate communication to the instructor. The system will gather the individual responses and show the compiled feedback for the class as a whole. Based on these results, instructors can then tailor the pace of each lecture, further explain difficult concepts if needed, and conduct in-class surveys, polls, and quizzes. Pearson offers exclusive, money-saving rebates with three leading systems: iclicker and Interwrite PRS RF, and eInstruction CPS RF.

First Day of Class Materials:     iClicker Handout (Word doc)
iClicker Presentation (PowerPoint)

Interwrite PRS RF Handout (Word doc)
Interwrite PRS RF Presentation (PowerPoint)

eInstruction CPS RF Handout (Word doc)
eInstruction CPS RF Presentation (PowerPoint)