1. University of Phoenix
Angelica Islas

2. I am pleased to have you in class and truly wish you successful learning experiencing. My goal is provide a supportive and positive online
experience. In an effort to begin this course on a positive note, I created this activity to establish a safe and diverse learning environment. The other
purpose of this interactive activity is to introduce you to the course objectives, policies, and expectations. Enjoy and may you have the ultimate
online learning experience!
Objectives:
 Enhance awareness and tolerance of diverse needs of other’
 Familiarize with course topics and expectations
 Reflect on how the content of this course will benefit you
Instructions:
 Follow the slides page by page, instructions will be listed on each page
 Refer to the course syllabus as needed
 Refer to Interactive Worksheet and record your thoughts and responses
 Submit the Interactive Worksheet to the assignments page
Materials needed for the activity:
 Interactive Worksheet
 Course Syllabus

3. “If we cannot now end our
differences, at least we can help make
the world safe for diversity.”
John F. Kennedy

4. Cultural values, beliefs, and practices play a role in every learning environment, including the
online environment. Please view the video below as a reminder to be tolerant, accepting, and
respectful of you and your classmates’ diverse needs, similarities, and differences. Awareness
makes a positive difference. The only way to establish a safe environment is if we each do our
part to foster diversity.
Instructions:
 View the video in the next slide regarding diversity
 Refer to your Interactive Worksheet and record your response

5. Let’s establish expectations, good
study and work habits, and a positive
attitude about learning together. The
more you become aware of your
learning the more successful you will
be.
Do not allow this to be you!!!!!!!

6. Course Description
Course Policies
Instructions
Instructions
 Refer to your syllabus under Course
 Refer to your course syllabus under Policies
Description
 Read the description to become aware of what
is entailed in this course
 Refer to the Interactive Worksheet and record
your response
and follow the link to the university policies.
Read the policies to become aware of the
expectations.
 Refer to your course syllabus under Course
Materials and view Instructor Policies. Read
the policies to become aware of the
expectations.
 Refer to the Interactive Worksheet and record
your response

7. E-Books and Resources
Grading
Instructions
Instructions
 Locate the Materials page of your student website and
 Locate the grading scale on the course syllabus
locate your e-books. Refer to the Interactive Worksheet
and record your answers.
 Locate the Library page of your student website and
locate the University Library and Center for Writing
Excellence. Refer to the Interactive Worksheet and
record your answers.
 Become familiar with the scale and the descriptions of
each letter grade

8. “Education is the most powerful
weapon which you can use to change
the world.”
Nelson Mandela

9. Relevance to Your Future Learners
Relevance to You as Future Educator
Instructions
Instructions
 View the video in the next slide regarding online
 Take a moment to reflect on your educational
education
 Refer to the Interactive Worksheet and reflect on
the significance of online learning and providing
a favorable learning experience
and career goals. Think about the reasons why
you are completing the MAEd/AET program.
Consider what you want to gain from this
course.
 Refer to the Interactive Worksheet and record
your response