The instructor, Prof. C, introduces themselves and their educational and professional background. They have degrees in environmental science and are working towards a doctorate in science education focused on marine and estuarine sciences. Prof. C enjoys outdoor activities like running, biking, kayaking, and scuba diving. The document then provides instructions and best practices for the course, including reserving 1-2 hours daily, posting discussions by Wednesday and replying to others by Friday, and only emailing the instructor for personal matters. It also includes a rubric for discussion posts evaluating quality of information, mechanics, and timeliness. Finally, it provides links for the course syllabus and technical support contact information.

3. Hi!
I will be your instructor this semester.
I have a B.S. and an M.S. in environmental science and
am currently working towards a doctorate in science
education, with a focus on marine and estuarine
sciences.
I love to run, bike, kayak, scuba dive and be a well
rounded tree hugger. 
I hope that you enjoy this course as much as I enjoy
teaching it.
-Prof C

4. What to do first:
1. Read the Syllabus
2. Read directions to register
for McGaw-Hill MyConnect
3. Read Netiquette, academic
honesty, and course
policies
4. Complete Scavenger Hunt
Quiz
5. Update your profile
information (email address
and photo)
6. Send me a email
7. Read discussion post
instructions
8. Submit student profile
9. Start Module 1

7. Best Practices:
• Reserve 1-2 hours a day
to work on this class
• Post discussions by
Wednesday and reply to
another student by
Friday
• Ask questions on the
Q&A discussion thread
• Only email if it is
personal in nature

8. Refer to rubrics for discussion posts
and other assignments.
Discussion Post Rubric:
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Quality of Information Information is clear,
organized, focused and
demonstrates a
thorough understanding
of the discussion topic.
Includes several
supporting details
and/or examples.
Information is
somewhat clear,
organized, focused and
demonstrates adequate
understanding of the
discussion topic.
Includes some
supporting details
and/or examples.
Information is not clear,
organized or focused.
Demonstrates minimal
understanding of the
discussion topic.
Includes few supporting
details and/or examples.
Information has little or
nothing to do with the
main topic.
Mechanics No grammatical,
spelling or punctuation
errors.
A few grammatical
spelling, or punctuation
errors.
Many grammatical,
spelling, or punctuation
errors.
Timeliness Posted to discussion and
responded to
classmates’ postings on
time. First post due
Wednesday and
response to classmate
due Friday of the
module time frame.
Posted to discussion on
the last day and
responded to classmates’
postings late.
Posts are submitted after
the deadline.
Total Available Points: 10

9. Are you ready?

10. • Click here for
instructions on tools
available on
Blackboard.
• For technical assistance
with McGraw-Hill
MyConnect contact:
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