Student Expectations - Your
instructor expects that you will:
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- Read all directions and the syllabus. Important documents should
be printed out and saved for future reference.
- Refer to all instructions provided before seeking assistance.
- Log in to your courses and check for announcements, emails,
discussion board posts and calendar entries several times a week.
- Post comments and responses to the discussion board whenever
necessary.
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Keep
track of all your assignments, quizzes, emails and
discussion board posts. Make sure quizzes and assignments are done
on or before the due dates.
- Actively participate in class discussions, meaning you are
actively posting on the discussion board by replying, asking
questions and making comments to other classmates and your
instructor.
- Practice "Netiquette": be polite and respectful in
your postings (no "Flaming" or posting / sending negative, hurtful
comments to others); use good grammar and correct spelling; don't
write in all capital letters (it looks to others like you're shouting).
Instructor Expectations -
You can expect that your instructor will:
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- Provide clear and complete directions.
- Respond to your
emails or discussion postings in a timely manner. Check your
syllabus or “Start Here” page for your instructor’s policy. Most
will respond within 48 hours, Monday-Friday.
- Grade your work in
a timely manner. Again, consult your course documents for when
grading will be done.
Hardware/Software Expectations
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In order
to succeed in an online class you will need:
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An Internet
Connection:
If you wish to work from home, you will need to have an
Internet connection. This will require you to make arrangements with an
internet service provider (ISP) for
a connection (i.e AOL, Earthlink, Verizon). This may involve discussions about computer brand and
capability, modem and data rates, connection software, and pricing
alternatives.
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Know-how: Learn how to operate the computer and initiate the software
packages, learn how to operate each of the software packages (how to
connect to the service provider, how to operate the web browser, the emailer
and other components that you may need or offered to you), and learn the capabilities,
limitations, and etiquette of email, web browsing, and conferencing.
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Hardware:
Arrange for access to the necessary hardware: computer,
modem, telephone, and cables. Setting up the hardware may involve
arranging furniture, getting the correct cords and cables and
correctly connecting the boxes.
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Software: Arrange for access to the necessary software: connection
software, web browser and email program. Selecting the software will
involve finding a source of supply and selecting among alternatives
considering the specific computer configuration.
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