Computer Science and Math Faculty Present at Virtual Conference
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Dr. Joe Barrera, Dr. Mandy Mangum, and Dr. Jessica Sorrells attended the virtual Mathematical Association of America Southeastern Section conference in March 2021. Drs. Barrera and Mangum organized a special session on inquiry-based learning in online and socially distanced classrooms.
Dr. Sorrells gave an invited talk, “Digitally Collaborative IBL in Abstract Algebra.” Dr. Mangum presented a contributed talk, “Implementing an Online Self-Directed ALEKS Bridge Course for Algebra Skills Using Standards Grading.” Dr. Mangum was recently elected secretary of the newly formed Inquiry-Based Learning in the Southeast group.