Development of a Computer-Based College Algebra Course
Javier Garza (garza@tarleton.edu)
Karl Havlak (havlak@tarleton.edu)
Elisabeth Riggs (eriggs@tarleton.edu)
Peter White (white@tarleton.edu)
Tarleton State University
Stephenville, TX 76402
ABSTRACT
Currently, in Texas public schools, there is a shortage of teachers holding
secondary mathematics teaching certification. Many teachers have limited
access to professional development opportunities due to occupational commitments,
geographic proximity, family obligations, or inconvenience of transportation.
However, with the incorporation of technology in Texas school systems, these
teachers would have the means to participate in a computer-based mathematics
course designed to help prepare them for the certification exams. In this paper,
the authors discuss the development of a computer-based College Algebra course and
related issues such as generic (text-independent) content, web-based delivery
formats and web publishing software.
