Tips for a success in your online course

Some of you are familiar with moving through cyberspace; if so, be patient because for others, it’s a new skill. This overview is intended to get us off on the right foot.

Get a loose leaf notebook for the printed items to which you want handy

reference.Where’s that notebook?

Bookmark this Course as a

Favorite

What if I have questions?– Review the text & the lesson. Are you able

to answer your own question? Sometimes we’re able to do that.

– ‘Talk’ to one of your classmates about your question. E-mail each other.

– Post your question in the Discussion Forum. If you were fuzzy on it, others may be also. We can discuss your question as a group.

– If you’d rather not post your question to the bulletin board e-mail your instructor. We can talk about it.

– For technical problems contact the Help Desk. There’s a link to it at your log on screen.

What about tests?

• You may take each online test one time during the time it is open.

• Tests are open book. Use notes and text for help.

• Use all the available time and check your work.

Test? Oh no!

Be sure you check the course calendar frequently.

• The course calendar will help you monitor due dates.

• Print a copy and keep it handy for frequent reference.

Let’s keep on top of things!

Don’t try to ‘get ahead’ of the class by doing lessons before

they’re scheduled.

• Something about the lesson might change between the time you do it & the time it’s scheduled.

• You might overwhelm yourself.

• You’ll be out of sync with the rest of the class.

What should I do if I have a problem?

• Let your instructor know via e-mail.

• Be sure you understand the ‘attendance’ information in the syllabus. Even though this is an online course, your participation [that is, visits to the website & lessons] is still required if you expect to do well.

I can check your attendance at the website. If you’re getting behind, you may get a note…not because I want to be a cranky-old-instructor, but because I want you to be successful.

What is Netiquette?

• Netiquette is etiquette, or good manners, on the web.

• Using netiquette will help us build productive relationships for learning.

What are some examples of netiquette?

*Personalize your messages; that is, use the person’s name when you’re speaking to them.*Respond promptly to your messages.*Use positive, reinforcing comments with each other.*Acknowledge others who help you.

Remember to say please & thank you (even if your mother isn’t here to remind

you!!)

Respect our community.Don’t give your username & password to someone not inour group.

Keep your messages short & clear; no one has time to read a 10 page

email or 20 messages a day

Experiment with symbols to show humor & emotion :-)

If you write something using all capital letters, it means you’re

SHOUTING.DO YOU MEAN TO SHOUT?!?!?!?

Need help?• Everyone experiences a

problem, roadblock, or frustration when working in cyberspace. Don’t do this

Better solutions...– Step away from the

computer; cool off.– Ask a friend or your

instructor how to solve it.– Contact the Help Desk.

Sending documents

• If you send a document– Please use programs

supported by Moodle. If you’re unsure check with the Help Desk or with me.

– Make sure the computer & disks you’re using are bug-free; i.e., without viruses.

By taking an online course, you’re a pioneer & pioneers

must always be ready to meet new challenges &

overcome obstacles and…

Remember…

We’re all in this together. Ok? I hope that helps.