The document provides information and suggestions for students taking an online journalism course. It recommends that students take time to go through the Getting Started module to learn how to navigate the course. Students who are just entering the course should read all announcements and check the calendar and to-do list to stay on track. The document emphasizes communicating with the teacher, as this is important for online courses. It asks students to send a text introducing themselves and including a parent's number so the teacher can stay in touch.