David Haskins | Introduction to Technology for Educators EME 2040 Fall 2009 |
The Course Tools are located at the left. Click any tool, and it displays at right. Here, I have selected the Course Content, and it is displayed as the Course Content Home Page at right. The Course Content Homepage is the main page for this class. |
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At first, only the Orientation module opens. You
must complete this module, and pass the quiz
with a 70 or better to proceed. You can take the
quiz as many times as needed, but you must pass
it within the first week. |
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After passing the Orientation Quiz, the other modules open. Notice that each module follows a Chapter in our textbook. And inside each Learning Module you will find a complete course calendar, a discussion, a practice quiz, and in some you will find an assignment. |
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Sample Sheets Only. See actual
course for specific information |
Look at the calendar. There are 14 copies, one
in each Learning Module. And, there is a special
current calendar displayed on the Course Content
Homepage. It is color-coded for past, present
and future. It should be obvious that I place importance on turning items in on time. The secret to this course is to follow directions. |
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You will find your Practice Quizzes and Exams in
the Assessment tool. The practice quizzes are
also shown in the appropriate Learning Module. |
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NOTE: The Midterm and Final Exams must be taken
at a Testing Center. Exams are made available for 5 days at all four Valencia Testing |
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There is a required class discussion for each
and every Learning Module. You will find
specific instructions on what is required such
as how many other class members' postings you
read; how many you must post; and how many
replies you need to make to others. There is even grading rubric (table of grading criteria) that you can access. I will use the table when I grade. |
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Here's an example from the orientation discussion. Note the hand pointing to the Discussion Form. If you click there, it opens the grading rubric. | |
Use the Mail tool to send me ALL E-mails
concerning this class. I check this e-mail
frequently, and will be able to quickly respond
from here. Only use other e-mail addresses when you cannot access WebCT. |
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When you create a message in the Mail window,
you will find an address book by clicking Browse
for Recipients. In the next window, select the class members you wish to mail. |
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Many of your windows will have more information than you can see in one window. Note the small page icon at the bottom right. Click on this icon and change the number to 50 so that you can scroll down in one long page instead of moving from page-to-page and scrolling. |
See current syllabus
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Syllabus Review the syllabus carefully. It covers my grading criteria, and the policies of this course. I have placed the Syllabus in the Orientation Module, and on the Course Tools. The calendar is also repeated on the Syllabus. |
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Assignments Each assignment will have specific instructions on what is required. Read these carefully. In addition, I often attach additional information such as the Word Flyer.pdf shown here from Project 1. Download and read these materials. |
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Assignments All assignments will have an Add Attachments button that allows you to upload your work to me. In addition, there is a Submit button that releases the project to me for grading. Always make sure to both Upload and Submit your work. |
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Who's Online tool This is a live chat with anyone else who is currently online. If you want to communicate with me, or any other class member, make sure that your status is selected as visible/available. This is an immediate supplement to the Mail tool. |
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My Grades tool You can check your grades using the My Grades tool. As soon as I grade an assignment, it is posted and available for you to see. Note: I also keep your Average (Avg) up-to-date. |