Students are responsible for honestly completing their own work while properly citing sources and respecting others' academic efforts. They should actively participate in discussions by posting early in the week to receive feedback and respond to others' ideas, take risks by trying new things, and ask questions of the instructor or others when clarification is needed on assignments or topics. Overall, students are encouraged to have fun while learning in the online environment.

1. Course ExpectationsBy Jen Hegna

2. Students are responsible for the honest completion and representation of their work, for the appropriate citation of sources, and for respect of others’ academic endeavors.

3. Show Up!The learning process can not happen without you. In an online environment, we will learn just as much from you as you will learn from us!

4. Discussion Board: Get in the habit of posting your primary post EARLY in the week. This allows you to get more peer feedback and have more time to respond to the ideas generated by the discussion. Last Minute Posting

5. Take Risks!Flickr Photo by allythackerFor some of you this may be your first online experience. Sometimes you will have to try things you have never done before! Take the plunge – its will be ok!

6. ASK QUESTIONS!We are all learners here. Don’t be afraid to ask me or anyone else questions. Need clarification? ASK. Having trouble with an assignment? ASK. Want to know more information about a topic? ASK.

7. Relax and Have FUN!Flickr photo by PluckerHaving fun while learning is an amazing experience so by all means…Allow yourself to do so!