Orientation Assignment

Read everything in Blackboard

Review and print off a copy of the course calendar

Pick up the correct textbook—see Blackboard

Please post your first answer to the discussion board under the Introduction (Click Discussion Board button in BB, Click Introduction, Click Create Thread)

Watch the Getting Started with SNAP Video in SNAP on getting started.

Sign up for your class in SNAP. Use Trial Activation if you don’t have an access code yet.

When you have completed all of the above, take time to answer the questions below. Save the document as Your Name + Orientation. Once you have answered all questions, so I know you have completed the orientation session, you should submit the orientation assignment via Blackboard. Go to Assignments, locate the Orientation link and attach the document. This is a required assignment for the course.

Name:

1. What is the instructor’s name and e-mail address for this course?

2. Are you aware that Office 2013 is required to successfully complete the course objectives? The college is not changing to 2016 until Fall 2017.

3. What are the evaluation percentages for the course to calculate your class grade (for example 15% assignments, 30% tests, etc.)?

4. When is the orientation assignment due?

5. What is the last day for the “W” withdrawal for Session 1 courses?

6. Do you have a textbook? If not, see directions for Trial Activation information so you can get started.

7. Are you buying a textbook or e-book for the course?

8. Where in Blackboard would I find the instructor’s detailed calendar for the course?

9. What is your college e-mail address?

10. Are you aware that email originating from the instructor will be sent to your college email @dtcc.edu address?

11. What is the class policy for assignments not completed by the scheduled due date?

12. When sending e-mails, what should appear in the Subject line?

13. What is SNAP?

a. What is the enrollment key for SNAP?

b. Have you joined the correct course in SNAP?

c. Are tutorials required?

d. When is the Performance Evaluation for Chapter 10 due?

14. How many Units will be covered? How many Chapters?

15. What date should you be starting Chapters 8-10?

16. When is the test due for Unit 3?

17. Did you post an introduction the Discussion Board?

18. Do you check Blackboard announcements on a regular basis?

19. Where is my office located?

20. Have you taken an online course?

21. Did you complete the Tech Savvy questionnaire? What were the results?

22. Are there any features you want to learn about specifically in Word?

23. Comments: Please explain any “NO” answers and enter any suggestions for improving the orientation process.