We are very happy that you have decided to join us this semester. Before we begin our semester of study together, it is important that you review all of the material in the Orientation and on our course syllabus. These two resources will prepare you to be successful in this course and will make the journey over the next 12 weeks significantly easier for you.
Optimally, you should complete the Orientation before the first week of class so you are prepared.
The following is an overview of the activities that must be submitted for the Orientation. Detailed directions and submission instructions are located on the page containing the assignment within this orientation.
| Tasks | Page of Orientation |
|---|---|
| Personalize your CANVAS space. | About Canvas |
| Set your Canvas Notifications | About Canvas |
| Log in to this website. | The Learning Environment |
| Introduce yourself and meet the rest of the class. | Summary and Final Tasks |
| Pass the Orientation Quiz | Canvas |
| Custom item 1 | whichever page it is on |
| Custom item 2 | whichever page it is on |
If you (faculty) prefer to use email:
If you have any questions, please send me an email through Canvas. We will check daily to respond. If your question is one that is relevant to the entire class, we may respond to the entire class rather than individually.
If you (faculty) prefer to use the discussion forums:
If you have any questions, please post them to our Questions? discussion forum (not e-mail), located in Canvas. The TA and 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.
Once you are ready, click the next link in the orientation menu and work all the way to the end of the list.