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Getting Started: A Course Introduction
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First Step: Syllabus!
You can access the syllabus on Google Docs by clicking HEREYou can also access the Course Schedule on Google Docs by clicking HERE
You will be able to read the syllabus online or download and print it as a pdf file. It will also be available through Blackboard.
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What is an Online Course Like?
• Taking an online course can be a rewarding experience!
Tips to remember: • Keep up with the assignments! You
have TWO assignments due every week!
• Check emails and Announcements frequently.
• Email your instructor if you start falling behind!
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What’s With Bb9.1?
• All courses are offered through Blackboard 9.1 this year.
• Go to the Student Help site for Blackboard at http://blackboard.csufresno.edu/students/index.shtml
• Check out the FAQ's at
http://blackboard.csufresno.edu/students/faqs.shtml
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Getting Started
Login to Blackboard 9.1 You can do this by going through the Blackboard link on the CSUF Home Page or just go directly to this web site:http://bb-app.csufresno.edu/
NOTE: This course may not be available until after the first week of classes. Your instructor will notify you. Watch your emails!
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Access Log-in
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Type CSUF user name and password here
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Explore Blackboard 9.1
Look around. Explore! Use the Bb9 Video Tutorials! See what your professor has posted. Get help if you need it!
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Meeting On Campus
• New to online classes?• New to ETS Criterion?• Want to meet your Professor?
The Orientation meeting is designed for you!
• You earn 15 ePoints for attending an orientation meeting.
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Meet On CampusSpring 2011 Orientations
Friday Jan 21 8:30-9:30 AM sign into ELLUMINATE SESSION (on Blackboard)
Monday Jan 24 8:30-9:30 AM in PB 033Monday Jan 24 4:00-5:00 PM in PB 033Tuesday Jan 25 4:45-5:45 AM in PB 033
Meeting on campus is OPTIONAL – but you get extra credit points for the orientation! !!! Sign up for a session athttp://www.doodle.com/eyy5bbynwake637s
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What is Elluminate? Elluminate Sessions are
opportunities for you to "meet" with your professor in real time while
you sit at your computer. If you have never used Elluminate on
Blackboard, go to http://www.elluminate.com/Training/Documentation/Detail/104/?id=227
for online training and quick reference guides.
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Log in to Bb Frequently!
It is a good idea to log in regularly to check for new
announcements! You should log in at least three times a
week!
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CONTACT INSTRUCTORGet to know your professor!• You can find the contact
information under “Contact Instructor”.
• Office Hours:• Tues 12:30-3:30; • Wed 1:30-3:30
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Email Your Instructor
• Email is the best way to contact your instructor.
• To send an email, put IAS 108 in the subject.
• Then it will not get lost as spam!
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Announcements• Your professor will
post important course announcements here.
• It is a good idea to log in DAILY to check for new announcements!
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Syllabus
• Read the entire Syllabus. Everything you need to know about this class is found in the syllabus.
• Review the course schedule carefully and plan ahead!
• Contact your professor immediately if you have any questions or concerns.
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Tools• Use the Tools Link To Find:
o Journalso Blogs o My Gradeso Manualo Email
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TEXTBOOKS
• Required Texts 1.Cornett, Claudia. Creating Meaning Through Literature and the
Arts: An Integration Resource for Classroom Teachers, 3rd ed. (2nd & 4th Ed acceptable) Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, ©2007, 448 pages.
– ETS Criterion. Course-Specific Writing Practice) Access YOU MUST PURCHASE THIS ITEM FROM THE KENNEL
BOOKSTORE IN ORDER TO SUBMIT ANY ESSAY ASSIGNMENTS FOR THIS COURSE.
Note: If you used Criterion LAST SEMESTER, you still need a new card. However, your NEW CARD will be good for 345 days or 2 semesters (for a 50% discount!) Remember you only need ONE CARD for all your classes!
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TEXTBOOKS
• Optional Text (Recommended) 1. Sporre, Dennis J. Perceiving the Arts An
Introduction to the Humanities. 9th ed. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, ©2009, 288 pages. Highly recommended- students do better on the quizzes and final.
You can use any edition- the "bundle" with the new one is just some free material from the publisher.
All quizzes are based on information in this text!
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TEXTBOOKS• A Note about editions:
The course syllabus and assignments refer to pages and examples in the editions listed for this semester.
What if I find an older edition of the
textbook?
You can use older editions.However, if you purchase a different edition, the examples and page numbers cited may be different!
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Plug-ins
• This course requires you to view videos and websites with music and graphics.
• You may not be able to view some of these sites until you install the plug-ins required!
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Plug-ins
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader since many of the files will be in .pdf format. For more info go to http://blackboard.csufresno.edu/bb/browsers.shtml
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Plug-ins • You can find links to these plug-ins under the Syllabus tab on the left.
Plug-ins available:Adobe Acrobat Reader:PDF filesPowerPoint Viewer: PPT filesReal Media Player: video and audio filesMacromedia Flash Player: interactive Flash animations within a Web pageMacromedia Shockwave Player: interactive Director movies in a Web pageSun Java: condensed PowerPoint Presentations
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Problems with Files?
You can always download files at a computer lab or use a lap top from the library!!
WARNING: Some of the files may be large and take a long time to
download!
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About ETS Criterion• This course is
participating in a University-wide pilot to see if ETS Criterion can help students improve their writing
skills.
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What is ETS Criterion?• It is a computer scoring program that
gives immediate feedback about grammar, usage, mechanics, etc.
• It is designed to help you edit your written assignments for a better grade!
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How Do I Log on to ETS Criterion?
• Check out “Student Tips.” • Click Here for the PowerPoint It has
detailed instructions!• Class ID: 36093 • Password: smarts• Use your Student ID # or User name and
Your Own Password when you set up your ETS Account!
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Need More Help?
View the Powerpoint on Google Docs!Click Here to view Student Tips Powerpoint
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Get the most from ETS Criterion®!
Our research shows that students who use the program correctly to revise their essays actually improve their writing skills! Here is a Powerpoint to help you get the most out of using the program. Click Here to view Powerpoint "Getting the Most From Criterion"
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How will I Use ETS Criterion?
• Submit rough drafts for writing assignments to help you edit your work before it is graded!
• This includes:o Essays 1, 2, & 3
(required submission on Criterion)o Make a Plan Outline for 1-4-5 Oral Presentation
(required submission on Criterion)o Journal entries (optional submission under “text
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Three Essays “Connecting To The Arts”
You will write three essays for this course.• Each essay will have a different prompt
relating to the arts• All essays are included as “Weekly Tasks”• First Drafts are submitted on ETS Criterion
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More About Essays
• Rough drafts of essays may be submitted to ETS unlimited # of times
• Final Drafts of all 3 essays will be submitted on Blackboard as a single document during Finals Week.
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AssignmentsThe Assignments link takes you to your assignments for the week.
You can access all of your assignments here.
Just look for the Module that fits the week you are in!
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When Are Assignments Due?
You will have TWO assignments due every week.
Assignments are usually due on the
following Monday by 11:00 PM. (except for
Holidays!)
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More About Assignments
• Every Week:• 1. Weekly Journal Entry• 2. Weekly Task
Assignments submitted after the due date will receive 1/2 credit.
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Tests/Exams• In this course you will
take 2 types of tests: • 7 online Practice
Quizzes • Final Exam (online)
• Access Quizzes through the “Assignments” button .
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About Quizzes• Online Quizzes cover
content from assigned readings.
• May be taken unlimited times times until the due date.
• Computer records highest score.
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Culminations...
Three Culminating Tasks:
1-4-5 Oral Presentation or VideoFinal Exam
Final Drafts of Essays 1, 2, and 3 submitted on Blackboard
These tasks must be completed by Thursday May 19!
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Events• You must attend FOUR separate events during the current semester.
• Note: You must attend this semester!
1.Dance Concert
2.Visit to an Art Gallery or Museum
3.Classical Music Concert
4.See a Play What can I see?
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Events
When you attend a live event, write a BLOG REPORT and submit it under BLOGS. It will be your "Weekly Task" on weeks 5, 9, 13, and 16.
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Blog Reports on Events
What is a Blog Report?• Think of it as a short
mini-review that you post on Blackboard so your classmates can read it.
• Each report will have a fun prompt to help you!
• Plan Ahead!• Don’t get caught off
guard!• Get tickets ahead of
time!• Many of the events are
free!
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Final Project“1-4-5” Oral Presentation
FINAL 1-4-5 PRESENTATIONS will be presented on campus during the last week of classes. It is required that you either1. Meet ON CAMPUS for the Final 1-4-5 Presentation
OR – Create a Powerpoint or Video with Narration and
submit it on Blackboard.More about this later in the semester!
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ePointsePoints are earned for • Engagement with the community • Extra credit• Effort above and beyond
Each ePoints Activity is worth 1-15 points!
You will keep track of points earned in your ePoints Journal on Blackboard. See examples of activities on Bb.
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Honor Code• The honor code is
especially important to understand in the context of a online course.
• You will be asked to state that you will follow the honor code for all course assignments.
"I am aware of the CSU Fresno Honor Code. I will do my own work and neither give nor receive unauthorized assistance on work for this course."
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Watch Out For Phishing Emails!
Recently, email users on our campus have been receiving more "phishing" messages that attempt to trick them into providing their email user ID and password.
Please watch out for these messages in your email and do not reply to them!
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Watch Out For Phishing Emails!
Ever get an Email like this?
• "This message is from The California State University (Fresno) mail internet messaging center, to all CSU Fresno email account holders, On wed, Aug 6th, 2008, from 6:00 PM until 11:00PM, all Mailhub systems will undergo regularly scheduled maintenance. Access to your mailbox via our mail portal will be unavailable for some time during this maintenance period. We are deleting all unused CSU Fresno email account to create more space for new accounts.."
• "In order to ensure you do not experience service interruptions and to avoid the deactivation of your email account, Please you must reply to this email immediately entering your CSU Fresno email/username here: (**********) and password here (*********) for confirmation/identification to enable us upgrade your account for better online services. please do reply to this mail and failure to do this may automatically render your email account deactivated from our database."
IT’S A SCAM!
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Tips for Success
1. Log on to Blackboard frequently.Your professor may post new announcements or course material periodically during the week. Get in the habit of checking Blackboard a few times per week. USE THE COMPUTER LAB OR
CHECK OUT A LAP TOP IF YOU NEED TO! 2. Read your syllabusUnderstand what is required for the course. Review the course schedule and plan ahead! Contact your professor if you have questions or concerns.
3. Explore BlackboardLook around. Explore! Look around your courses to see what your professor has posted. Learn how to use Blackboard. Get help if you need it!
4. Schedule time to work on your course every day. You will need to dedicate time every week for working at your computer. Try to schedule a certain amount of time every week to work on course material, complete assignments,take exams and study. 5. Find a private space to study.Find a private place to study without distractions. The online portion of your course should be treated as seriously as you treat any on campus course. 6. Speak up if you have problems.Your professor is not a mind reader! You should contact your professor immediately if you are having trouble in your course. Do not wait until it is too late for them to help you.
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The End!