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How To Prepare For Your First How To Prepare For Your First Online ClassOnline Class
By Jeannie TiptonBy Jeannie Tipton
Let’s Begin!
Welcome To Online Learning!Welcome To Online Learning!
This presentation will outline:– Computer set-up and technical requirements– Resources on the student Web page– Class participation procedures– Coursework requirements– University contact information
Before Your Class Starts:Before Your Class Starts:• Check your computer for the specified system
requirements• Read the orientation materials• Install your software• Download your online classroom• Explore the student Web page• Then just click and start learning!
Computer Requirements:Computer Requirements:• 266 MHz processor• Windows 98 or higher,
ME, or XP• 64mb of RAM• 3 GB hard drive• Microsoft Office• Internet connection – high
speed is best!
The Student Web Page Provides:The Student Web Page Provides:
• Links to your course materials– Online textbook– Articles and Web sites
• Access to the Online Library
• Your course schedule
• Access to your grade reports
Click here for a tour of the Student Web!
AdministrationAdministrationYour TeamYour Team
Finance Counselor Academic Counselor
Financial Aid
Payments & Receipts
Schedule ChangesSchedule Changes
Degree Completion
Technical Support
You may contact tech support and your counselors by phone or e-mail!
Online Classroom SoftwareOnline Classroom Software• Software and instructions will arrive in the mail• Read the user’s guide• Install Outlook Express software• Follow instructions for downloading your online
classroom newsgroups• Classroom newsgroups are available two days
prior to the first day of classContact tech support for assistance!
What To Do The First Day Of Class:What To Do The First Day Of Class:
• Log into your classroom newsgroups in Outlook Express
• Check main newsgroup for message posted by the instructor
• Check course materials folder for syllabus and other materials and instructions
What Else To Do The First Day:What Else To Do The First Day:• Reply to messages posted by your instructor and
classmates• Post your “Biography” which can include:
– Current employment information– Previous professional experience– Educational background– Hobbies or other information you’d like to share
Typical Weekly Homework Typical Weekly Homework Requirements:Requirements:
• Read your textbook• Answer discussion
questions• Participate in class
discussions 5 days• Individual paper• Learning team paper or
project
How To Post And ReplyHow To Post And Reply
• To compose a new post message, click “Write Message”
• To reply to a message in the class, click “Reply to Group”
• To send a personal reply (to the in-box), click “Reply to Sender”
Always “Reply to Group” for attendance and participation!
Attendance And ParticipationAttendance And Participation
• Attendance = Posting 1 message on 2 different days of the week in any newsgroup
• Participation = Posting a substantial response 5 different days of the week in the main newsgroup
Check syllabus for specific requirements!
More About Participation:More About Participation:
• It’s flexible!
• There is no specific time that you must log in or post messages
• Attend class any time of the day or night
• Go to class when it’s convenient for you!
Submitting AssignmentsSubmitting Assignments
• Post answers to discussion questions in the main folder
• Post replies in the main folder (participation)
• Post papers to the assignments folder (copy your in-box)
University Contact Information:University Contact Information:
• 24-hour tech support: (877) 832-4867– E-mail: [email protected]
• Counselors: (800) 366-9699
• University Services customer service: (800) 866-3919
Enjoy Online Learning!Enjoy Online Learning!The EndThe End
