Welcome to CS113Unit 1 – Welcome toKaplan University

April 2011

WHAT IS THIS CLASS?

•CS113 – Section 15 Th 9:00 PM•Academic Strategies for the Business Professional

•Eric Wilson, MS Ed – Instructor-Can call me Eric, Professor, Mr…whatever you are comfortable with

•April 20 – June 27, 2011- It will fly because we’re going to have fun!

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Agenda

• Instructor Information & Communication

• Seminar Time

• Kaplan classes

• How seminars are conducted

• Special Seminar Rules

• Syllabus

• Class expectations

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GET YOUR PEN OUT!

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You Will Need to Write This Down

You Will Need to Write This Down

Methods of communication

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•Email – ewilson2@kaplan.edu•AIM – ewilson2ku•Virtual Office Hours via Meebo (within the course)

-Since I am hearing impaired – these are the best form of communication

•Phone: 949-544-1481

HELP DESK PHONE NUMBER

•1-866-522-7747•Remember that your instructor is not equipped to help with technological issues

•Be at your computer when you call tech support so that they can help you.

•24/7/365

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OFFICE HOURS (LOOK FOR HINT)

•Office Hours are held in AIM and Meebo-Mondays 8:00 – 9:00 PM EDT-Wednesday 2:30 – 3:30 PM EDT

•Come check on line with the virtual office/Meebo•Can also make appointment for virtual office (using computer and voice) Learning Central Office

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SEMINAR

•Every Thursday (Section 15)- Thursdays are 9:00 PM EST

-Please adjust to your time zone

•Not required but highly encouraged- A lot of fun

- Get to learn from everyone

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KAPLAN CLASSES

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•Classes are 10 weeks in length- The last week does not have a seminar and is more reflection, to say good-bye, and exchange emails if desired.

•Each week comprises 1 unit- Week 1 = Unit 1

•Units begin every Wednesday and end the following Tuesday at 11:59 PM EST.

KAPLAN CLASSES (CONT)

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•Each Unit will include the following:-Seminar (Units 1-9 only – No seminars in Unit 10)-Discussion-Participation-Homework (usually)

•Weeks might also include the following-Quiz

Communication is important

• It is important to maintain communicate with me as much as possible.

- Do not wait until after the fact- If you feel you need to drop, please talk to me first

- Can be a miscommunication or something we can work with

• It is important for both of us to maintain in touch with another

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MAKE A POINT TO ATTEND SEMINAR

•Why?-We will be discussing and expanding on the readings-Seminars add to your understanding of the weekly material- In addition, it is a FUN time when we can interact with each other

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IA: What does online learning meaning to You?

•Click on a drawing or type tool ant answer in here!

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COURSE EXPECTATIONS

•Review your syllabus- It contains all the information you need to know what the class will cover and what

is expected. - Pay particular attention to the Rubrics

•Where is it?

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DOWNLOAD AND PRINT SYLLABUS

•Use the following to download, store and/or print your syllabus

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CAMPUS TOUR

•Please take the campus tour•Located on your student home page

- It will guide you through the basics of class

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TYPICAL WEEKLY TASKS

•Readings•Discussion Questions•Homework Assignment submitted in the Dropbox

- See Rubric on the Syllabus- I will use the rubric to evaluate your work

•Reviews

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DISCUSSION QUESTIONS

•First post by Saturday, 2 additional posts on 2 different days

- At least 3 posts on 3 different days

•Complete, well thought-out responses in Standard English

•Initial post should be at least 100 words•Proofread response for spelling and grammar•Reference course materials and other sources

- Feel free to use other resources

- Think outside the box

- Be sure to cite the resources

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DISCUSSION CHECK LIST

•Check – Did you answer the question?- It is not uncommon for students to get a little off-track and forget to answer the question asked. Make sure this does not happen to you as it can affect your grade.

•Suggestion – Type it in Microsoft Word-This gives you time to think it through and to correct errors in spelling and/or grammar, which also can affect your grade.

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DROPBOX ASSIGNMENTS

•Submitted through the Dropbox•Classmates can not view•Reference course materials as well as other resources when used•Only Microsoft Word documents will be accepted

- WordPerfect document NOT accepted

•Do not type assignments into the comment back

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ASSIGNMENT DROPBOX

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VIRTUAL CLASSROOM TOUR

Please remain seated all all times

Keep You Hands and Arms inside the Cabin

And No Smoking

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COMMUNICATION AND ASSIGNMENT TOOLS

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COURSE HOME SCREEN

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COURSE ANNOUNCEMENTS

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EXAMPLE OF A UNIT

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UNIT TOP 4

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HOMEWORK EXPECTATIONS

•Assignments are due by 11:59 PM EST on Tuesday•Try not to wait until the last minute to submit

- Plan ahead!

-You never know what will prevent you from meeting the deadline

•Do not do everything in one day- You will not learn anything

- It is against Kaplan’s policy!

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BACK-UP PLAN

•We all experience computer issues from time-to-time•Print out materials at the beginning of the week•Keep all Professors and Help Desk phone on paper

- Use the syllabus

•Do it now! Create a back-up plan- Find local places where you can access a computer

•Save your documents often! Use a USB drive or Dropbox.com

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SO LET’S REVIEW

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THE DISCUSSION BOARD REQUIREMENT

•Students are to post a minimum of three posts per discussion thread. One initial response and two replies to their classmates

•Posting on a minimum of three different days, for example; Wednesday, Friday and Monday

•The first post must be made by Saturday – no exceptions (but the sooner the better)

•Be substantive. Use 100 words minimum of each of the the three required responses. Say something meaningful! Add Value!

•Spelling, Grammar, punctuation all matter. You will lose points for misspelled or misused words, poor grammar or incorrect punctuation including capitalization.

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UNIT 1 DELIVERABLESSo what is due Week 1?

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WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION

•Be sure to include the following- Go to Keirsey’s website and take the KTS-II Assessment. Do sign in and use a

good email address. You are not obligated to do any additional surveys. You should choose the FREE REPORT at the bottom to get your results. There is no cost to this assessment.

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WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION

Be sure to include the following

•Go to the Keirsey website and take the KTS-II Assessment. Do sign in and use a good email address. You are not obligated to do any additional surveys. You should choose the FREE REPORT at the bottom to get your results. There is no cost to this assessment.

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WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION

Be sure to include the following.

•Go to the Keirsey website and take the KTS-II Assessment. Do sign in and use a good email address. You are not obligated to do any additional surveys. You should choose the FREE REPORT at the bottom to get your results. There is no cost to this assessment.

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WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION

•Now you are ready to complete Week 1 Discussion Assignment

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WEEK 1 DISCUSSION AND PARTICIPATION• Introduce yourself!• Part 1: Introduce yourself to your classmates and instructor! For this first Unit

discussion, please tell us briefly something about yourself and why you chose your major. Also include a few sentences on what you learned from taking the Keirsey Temperment Sorter II Personality Instrument.

Part 2: Share with us one of your previous "first-time" experiences. This should be something that you might have been concerned with learning how to do at first but later found easier. Some suggestions are:Your first time learning how to send an e-mail. Your first time learning how to use instant message. Your first time learning how to buy something online. Your first time learning something new.

Your answers to these questions should all be submitted together as one response. Participation

• Post at least 2 other messages in response to your classmates’ postings. Don’t forget the class rules for responses to our discussion forum

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WEEK 1 READING

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ASSIGNMENT

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WEEK 1 ASSIGNMENT

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ASSIGNMENT SHEET

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WHERE ARE THE ACADEMIC TOOLS?

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SYLLABUS HOLDS ANSWERS TO

•Grading scale and grading criteria•Course policies

- Naming conventions- Acceptable Extenuating Circumstances- Early discussion Policy- Early Project Submission

•Online Communication Guideline•Some general discussion and participation Guidelines•Kaplan University Policies

•HINT: You will use the syllabus for the Unit 1 homework

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QUESTIONS?

•Any questions regarding the material covered today?

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