This document provides new students with an overview of the online learning experience at American InterContinental University, outlining the various resources and tools available through the classroom homepage, library, learning center, and student services. Key features of the classroom homepage include assignment schedules, announcements, course materials, discussion boards, and originality verification. Students are also introduced to resources for financial aid, career services, communication tools, and subject-specific research databases.

1. Welcome, New Students!American InterContinental University Online: A Guide to Learning

2. Classroom Home PageLists upcoming assignmentsShows late or missing assignmentsIncludes announcements from the instructorThis page should be checked frequently for updates and possible changes to the assignment schedule, or any other discrepancies that may arise. Valuable information about what is due can be found here.

3. Classroom Homepage Cont’dLocated on the left side of the classroom homepage is a list containing important features of online learningAmong these features are the live chat: this is a weekly seminar that allows for time to interact with classmates and the instructor about the assignments and studiesCourse materials can be found here: these are the materials that may be needed during the sessionThe discussion board is also located in this area. The discussion board is where a topic is discussed through posts that individual students write. Responses to other students’ posts are a must and can be done here.

4. Classroom Homepage Cont’dSyllabus: outlines the course expectations and requirements, offers insight into the instructor’s policies for the classSubmit assignments: this is where all assignments can be uploaded for a gradeBookshelf: all e-books used throughout a student’s time learning at AIU Online can be found hereOriginality Verification: this feature allows a student to upload a document to ensure that it is not plagarized- very helpful when uncertain

5. THE LIBRARYThe library provides access to articles, books, and web sites carefully selected for individual use. The library also offers research guides and tutorials, APA resources, and classes to help students learn to use the library for research, as well as a staff of professional librarians to assist students. Career resources is a feature of the library that helps students find jobs.

6. THE LEARNING CENTERThe learning center contains different things to help students succeed in their classes. These features are available for use by individual students. LEARNING LABSTUTORING DIAGNOSTIC ASSESSMENTSCHALLENGE EXAMSANNOUNCEMENTS HOW TO CONTACT THE LEARNING CENTER

7. Accounts and Financial AidThe financial aid tab show pending documents, documents needed by the financial aid department, and documents that have been reviewed and approved. This area also allows students to keep up with important financial aid informationThe accounts tab allows students to view their account, make payments, see documents, and many other things to make keeping up with finances related to college easy.

8. Career Services and SupportCareer services helps students work on resumes and helps give students the resources necessary to be successful in the career world.Support has the FAQ area. Students can search for help, and can also create a contacts list as different connections are made during the course of study.

9. VIRTUAL COMMONSMY NETWORK.MY PROFILE.CLUBS TO JOIN.EVENTS THAT ARE HAPPENING.SHOPPING.BIRTHDAY REMINDERSSEARCH FOR FRIENDSThe virtual commons is an area where students can keep up with things going on in the virtual college world. By creating a profile, students can share information about their lives and studies. Different clubs are available for participation, and events for the clubs are listed on the page.

10. OTHER RESOURCES OF COMMUNICATIONE MAILEmail has become an extremely common means of communication. Students can communicate with each other via email. Emailing another student is simple. Just click on the class roster located on the left side of the classroom home page. This will bring up a list of students in the class. Click on the name of the person the email is intended for, and type away!*Each student has access to his/her individual email through school. Check this email box daily if possible to make sure something important is able to be handled in a timely manner

11. Find Web ResourcesAccountingAccounting Careers

12. Accounting--Taxation

13. Definitions

14. Financial Accounting

15. Management Accounting

16. Rules and Regulations The Find Web Resources section of the Library contains links to about 2000 Web sites, each reviewed for quality and relevance. Click here to see a 1 minute video on how to use the Find Web Resources page! Business Studies Business Law

17. Business Technologies

18. Business, Finance & Investing Advantages to Online Learning Online learning allows students to obtain an education within his/her own convenienceAssignments have deadlines and can be completed when the student has free timeOnline learning does not interfere with personal life like traditional learning environments doTechnology has allowed for “distance learning”, which gives students the opportunity to learn from the comfort of their homes.

19. Works Cited Page https://mycampus.aiu-online.comReid, John E. Jr. (n.d). Retrieved from http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/overview/reid.html