Next we discussed a series of topics which the students were interested in. I found this worked well as the students knew upfront what they would be learning and actually decided on the subjects themselves. The computer has been a great learning tool for the students. The students are eager to improve their computer and internet skills. They are expected to search and find helpful tips on the topic of the week.
All students receive copies of the articles researched.
The students keep an organized portfolio with all of their work from week to week. They have informed me that they will keep the portfolio handy even after the class has ended to help them with upcoming problems and concerns they may have on a daily basis. I have set up a math group in my email. I send the students assignments and answer questions on a continuous basis. This keeps the students on their toes and also gives them things to search for when they are using computers in their free time during the week.