Syllabus

Course Information
Course title	Students Orientation to Online Courses
Course number	DDE002
Course discipline	Demo
Instructor Information
Name	Julie Cottin
Email	julie@cottins.com
Office location	Sturgis
Office hours	By Appt.
Phone
Biography	Short biography about instructor. This free online course is facilitated by the Instructional Design Team.
Course Description
Audience	Intended for students considering or taking online courses using WebCT
Description	0 hrs. You will be much more successful in an online course if you become familiar with various parts of the course. Department of Distance Education uses WebCT as the course management system. This Student Orientation to Online Courses covers WebCT.
Course Goals
Course Goals	Provide an initial understanding of the course management system WebCT.
Learning Objectives
	Self Evaluation a. Learner will determine if taking an online course should be considered. Logging into course management program a. Learner can successfully access course content information b. Learner can identify various uses of a Unified Account Maneuvering through course a. Learner can describe contents of different areas in the course management system Technology communications tools a. Learners can send email through WebCT. b. Learner can post a New message to the discussion board c. Learner can respond to a message in the discussion board Technology productivity tools a. Learner can submit an document/file to the Assignment Drop box. b. Learner can attach a file to email in WebCT Technology problem-solving and decision-making tools a. Learner successfully took an online quiz b. Learner successfully took an online survey
Course Materials
Online Materials	Materials found under WebCT
Textbook	None
Technology Tools
Web Access	This course is taught in an asynchronous mode, using WebCT, as such students will need access to a web-accessible computer with a minimum of 28.8k modem speed.
Software	Students in the course will need ready access to two software packages. 1) Wordprocessor: Preferably MsWord 2) Students will be required to have Internet access from a computer with an Internet browser. WebCT recommends one of the following browsers: • Netscape 4.76, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, and 6.2.3 (PC & Mac) • Internet Explorer 5.0 to 6.0, except 5.5 Service Pack 1 (PC) • Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.1 (Mac OS 9.x) • Internet Explorer 5.1 (Mac OS 10.1) • Internet Explorer 6.0 • Internet Explorer 6.0 Service Pack 1 • AOL 7.0 (PC & Mac)
Help With Coursework
Course Instructor	You should contact Instructioinal Design Team via email or phone for all content related questions. Note: Please allow 48 hours for "typical" response time on a 24/5 basis- (we are generally not available on weekends or holidays).
Technical	You should first contact your course instructor for concerns or problems regarding: accessing the internet, accessing WebCT, access course content within WebCT. After informing your instructor about accessibility problems, please contact the Department of Distance Education.
Policies
Introduction	Standard of Academic Honesty in all online courses o: You are responsible for making yourself aware of and understanding the policies and procedures in the [Undergraduate Catalog /Graduate Catalog] that pertain to academic integrity. These policies include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. If there is reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you will be referred to the Office of Student Conduct. You will be given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty prior to the submission of an assignment or test. Instructor's guidelines (SAMPLE): The instructor reserves the right to require proctoring or validation of students' academic work at the instructor's discretion. The instructor reserves the right to change or modify course materials or deadlines in response to student feedback or unforeseen circumstances. The instructor requests that students allow the instructor 48 hours to respond to student emails or other forms of contact. The instructor may be "out-of-the-office" for extended periods of time, and requests that students understand that this situation may occur and allow for such inconveniences (however, the instructor will always attempt to email and/or post an announcement to the class about any such circumstances)
Additional information	We seek to fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Students requesting accommodation based on a covered disability must go to the  Disabled Student Resources and Services
Assignment Schedule
Assignment Schedule	The Schedule and Assignment Summary is located on the Course Content page. Please print this off for your convenience.
	Please note due dates ARE subject to change in response to unforeseen circumstances.
Evaluation And Grading
	Evaluation items (SAMPLE): 1) Online courses will have various evaluation items including: written reports online quizzes case-studies projects 2) Sometimes there are required Discussion Board postings (course participation)  Grading Scale (SAMPLE): Grading Scale 95-100% A 405-430 90-94% BA         383-404 85-89% B 362-382 80-84% CB 340-361 75-79% C 319-339 70-74% DC 297-318 65-69% D 276-296 0-64% E 0-275 Note: The instructor reserves the right to make any necessary changes to this course syllabus as needed. Grades can usually be found in WebCT under My Grades.