PrintBefore we begin our semester of study together, review all of the material in this course orientation.
What will we learn about in the Course Orientation?
- The structure of EARTH 801
- An overview of Canvas, Penn State's course management system
- Technical requirements for EARTH 801
- How to succeed in this course
- Where to get course assistance if you need it
What is due for the Course Orientation?
You should complete the Course Orientation during the first week of class. I made a table with due dates below.
The following is an overview of what you need to do for the Course Orientation. Detailed directions and submission instructions are located within this orientation. If this is not your first online course at PSU, you probably won't have to do all of these things but check to make sure. My due dates are generally Tuesdays.
| What to do | Due Date |
|---|---|
| Personalize your Canvas space | 15 May 2021 |
| Forward your Canvas email and other notifications | 15 May 2021 |
| Introduce yourself and meet the rest of the class ("Meet and Greet" discussion in Canvas) | 15 May 2021 |
Questions?
If you have any questions, please post them to our Questions? discussion forum (not e-mail), located in the "Stuff Pertaining to the Whole Course" Module in Canvas. It is also accessible from the Discussions menu in Canvas. I will check that discussion forum daily to respond. While you are there, feel free to post your own responses if you, too, are able to help out a classmate.
Keep reading!
On the following pages, you will find important information about the course structure, requirements, scheduling, technical requirements and assistance.