RUME 25
2023
Omaha, Nebraska
Implementing Digital Graphing Activities in College Algebra: Two Instructors’ Views of Benefits and Challenges
Page: 1092
We address the transformation of instruction in entry-level college mathematics courses, such as College Algebra. Our research question is: What do instructors view as benefits and challenges when implementing novel digital graphing activities in College Algebra? We report on a case study of two instructors who implemented the activities during both semesters of one academic year, drawing on instructors’ individual interviews at the end of each semester. The instructors viewed it as beneficial to implement these activities as part of a community. They also found the activities’ focus on reasoning helpful for their students. They found integrating the new activities with existing online learning management systems challenging at times, and they wished their students were more engaged when implementing activities asynchronously. Overall, the challenges were not roadblocks, and the benefits outweighed the challenges. We conclude with discussion and implications for research and practice.