MILE

The Mathematics Interactive Learning Environment (MILE) is a state-of-the-art computer lab that functions as an emporium classroom. In the MILEs, teaching and learning are extended to an environment where the benefits are from hands-on pedagogy and one-on-one assistance. This method of course delivery offers much more than what is typically available in a traditional classroom. Students work, individually, on assignments and have access to immediate help from instructors, departmental graduate students, and undergraduate assistants. The goal of the MILE staff is to facilitate students’ learning while, simultaneously, allowing them to move forward at their own pace.

The UL MILE (located at Urban Life Building 301) supports teaching and learning of Math 1111/0999 College Algebra and Support for College Algebra. During the breakout Math 1111/0999 sessions, students get hands-on practice for the topics covered in lectures, and they are welcome to ask the UL MILE learning assistants for help at any time. The UL MILE also serves students as the tutoring center for Math 1111/0999. Students are welcome to come to the Commons MILE during its opening hours to get one-on-one assistance from the UL MILE GLAs and SAs.

UL MILE Contact Information

• • Math 0999/1111 Coordinator: Dr. Valerie Miller
  • UL MILE Coordinator: Dr. Mikhail Stroev
  • Coordinator’s Desk: 404-413-5974
  • Front Desk: 404-413-5973

The Commons MILE (located at 141 Piedmont Ave NE, Atlanta, GA 30303) supports the teaching and learning of Math 1401 Elementary Statistics. Lectures and breakout sessions for face-to-face Math 1401 sections are combined and conducted in the Commons MILE. The Commons MILE also serves students as the tutoring center for Math 1401. Students are welcome to come to the Commons MILE during its opening hours to get one-on-one guidance from the Commons MILE learning assistants.

Commons MILE Contact Information

• Math 1401 Coordinator: Dr. Brian Pidgeon
• Commons MILE Coordinator: Mr. Donald Harden
• Coordinator’s Desk: 404-413-5979
• Front Desk: 404-413-5977

The Park Place MILE (located at 25 Park Place, Suite 0021, Atlanta, GA 30303) supports the teaching and learning of Math 1113 Precalculus. Lectures and breakout sessions for face-to-face Math 1113 sections are combined and conducted entirely in the Park Place MILE. The Park Place MILE also serves students as the tutoring center for Math 1113. Students are welcome to come to the Park Place MILE during its opening hours to get one-on-one help with their precalculus assignments.

Park Place MILE Contact Information

• Math 1113 Coordinator: Dr. Rishi Subedi
• Park Place MILE Coordinator: Dr. Bosu Choi

The MILEs are based on the Emporium Model, which has been successfully implemented at universities such as Virginia Tech, Louisiana State University, and University of Alabama. In the emporium model, students use computer-based learning resources, engage in active learning, work toward mastery of concepts, and receive help from their instructors and learning assistants when needed.