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- 3. SLIDESMANIA.COM WelcometoAmericanGovernment2305! Youwill needthisfreeanddownloadable textbook:AmericanGovernment. Allother material isfoundinBlackboard. Thiscourseis completely onlineandisasynchronous.
- 4. SLIDESMANIA.COM WhyStudyGovernment? Government influence is in everywhere from what kind of classes a college student must take to what types of taxes we must pay. It benefits all citizens to know about the function of our government and know how to influence it for our benefit. What the short video for more information. ClickthelinkintheTVforthevideo
- 5. SLIDESMANIA.COM Self-Directed Learning To be successful in an online class, you will need to be a self- directed learner. A self-directed learner is responsible for their own learning and is self- motivated. Don’t know what that is or need a refresher? Watch the video for more information.! ClickthelinkintheTVforthevideo
- 6. SLIDESMANIA.COM VideoRe-Cap:HowDoIBecomeaSelf-DirectedLearner? TakeResponsibility Set goals to complete all coursework. Do something everyday to reach your goals. More on this in the pro-tip section. SetGoals&Be Consistent There is a lot of reading and writing this semester. Assessing what is important and why takes practice. More on this in the pro-tip section. Strivefor Comprehension We’re in this together. If you need help, contact me.. We’ll also have a lot of discussions and some group assignments this semester, so get to know your classmates. CommunicatewithMe and YourClassmates GetOrganized Most of this class is student centered learning. You will have to stay motivated throughout. Know what is due and when. More on this in the pro-tip section..
- 9. SLIDESMANIA.COM WhatToDo If... clickonthelinksfor more information I Don’t Know How To Use Blackboard I need account and password assistance Learn how to post discussions, submit assignments, and other important information. I need to know more about setting up and managing my Microsoft Office 365 and LSCO email account help logging in or recovering your password I Need To Contact the Help Desk I Need Technical Help I need to contact Student Services for Admissions and Records, Advising and Counseling, Financial Aid, Student Activities, Student Center, Student Organizations, Testing, campus dining services, and the bookstore. . Academic Center, Room 101 Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Email: helpdesk@lsco.edu Phone: 409-882-3033 Get Answers to Common Problems Minimum software and hardware requirements What to do if your Computer has a virus I need help with my writing or research LSCO Learning Center Ron E. Lewis Library Online Tutoring
- 10. SLIDESMANIA.COM Saving your document as a PDF “locks in” your formatting and it will look the same after you submit. Never copy and paste your document. Submit as a PDF When emailing me, include all the information I will need to quickly help you.. This includes your name, class and section numbers (link will show you how to find your section #)and any other specifics such as the name and date of an assignment. Weekly To-Do Lists Read the Syllabus Look at the Course Schedule every Sunday and record what you need to do in a notebook including how many pages you may need to read or what assignments are due that week. Write Effective Emails The syllabus is your contract for the semester. Knowing the expectation, materials you will need, and what will be covered is information you will need for a successful semester. Get a Giant Desk Calendar Chunk It Buy a giant desk calendar, and using the course schedule, write out everything that is assinged and the due dates fot the entire semester. Hang the calendar in a place you always pass. Break your work into smaller parts. For example, if you must read 70 pages by next week, break it up and read 7 pages/day. If you need to write an essay, write a paragraph/day. Discussions Write your post on a Word document instead of on the Discussion page. You can check for spelling and grammar, plus you will have a copy if Blackboard glitches. When done, simply copy and paste into the Discussion window. Visit the Help Folder Often Find a place to study and log on to the class at the same time if possible. Expect to spend 6 or more hours/week for this course. Be Consistent I’ve recorded course videos and have a Reading and Writing folder. Both are located on the Information Page. The page link is on the Navigation Panel in Blackboard. Visit the Q & A Discussion At the top of the Discussion Page, there is a Q&A forum. You can post your questions there to be answered.. Of course, if do not want your question made public, you can email me.. If I feel your question may help others, I may post it without your name. It’s important to take care of yourself, so schedule time to take a walk, watch your favorite show, or some other activity you enjoy. Or, just do nothing! Schedule Downtime Haveapro-tipto share?Emailme andletmeknow!