getting started - principles of microfinance refresher online
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This document provides instructions on how to Get Started with your Principles of Microfinance Refresher online courseTRANSCRIPT
GETTING STARTED WITH—
Online Learning Pre-‐Courses Introduction Welcome to the SMDP online learning experience hosted by Blackboard’s CourseSites. This document will guide you through the steps necessary to access your course online and get started with your online learning. We are pleased to announce that you are able to access your online course from several platforms: desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The steps for accessing your online course will vary depending upon your chosen platform. While the optimum learning experience is provided by using a desktop/laptop, it may be more convenient at times to use your tablet or smartphone. Please be aware that some features/functions may run more slowly or may not be available from your tablet/ smartphone device. Feel free to access your course from multiple devices using your unique login information, allowing work completed on a device to be reflected in your account and accessible using a different device. Getting Started… You will access your online course through the Blackboard CourseSites learning environment. To do this, you can use a Desktop/Laptop or Tablet/Smartphone* platform:
Desktop/Laptop: https://www.coursesites.com/webapps/login/
Tablet/Smartphone*: Download the free Blackboard Mobile™Learn app. The app is available on a variety of devices including iOS®, Android™, BlackBerry®, and webOS® smartphones. Download the app directly to your device from your device’s app store (Apple’s iTunes, Google Play, Blackberry, and HP Webos).
*Note: When using the Blackboard Mobile™Learn app on your tablet/smartphone, not all features/functions are available. For the optimum learning experience, it is recommended that you use a desktop or laptop computer.
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Desktops/Laptops 1. Create a Blackboard CourseSites Account
A. You will receive an SMDP Invitation email :
B. Click on the link within the email: “1. Click to Enroll in Principles of Microfinance
Refresher online course” to enroll.
C. This link will take you to the Blackboard CourseSites enrollment page:
D. Select the 1st yellow button if you already have a CourseSites account. If you
don’t have a CourseSites account, select the 2nd yellow button and continue with the following steps.
E. Sign up as a Student a. Use the same email address that you used when registering for the
Microfinance Management Principles and Practices course
b. Make note of your Username:___________________ Password*:___________________
*Note: If you forget your Password, click on the: Forgot Your Password? link and follow the directions to create a new Password. Make note of your new Password.
2. Login using the Username and Password you just used to create your account.
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3. Select the online course you are registered for from the section “My Classes” 4. Welcome Page: This is the default page that will be displayed when you open the
course. Read and explore the resources on this page to become familiar with the course and module structure, the learning environment, and how to get help if needed.
A. From the Course Navigation Instructions section, click on Desktop/Laptop Navigation Instructions to download and read how to successfully navigate through your online course from your desktop or laptop.
5. Study Guide & Instructor Bio: Select from the Navigation Bar to your left, located just
below the main navigation area.
a. Study Guide & Resources: Download, read, and print this document to use as a reference during your online course.
b. Instructor Bio: Read your instructor’s bio to get acquainted with who will be teaching your course.
4. Get Started! Select MODULE 1 from the Navigation Bar to start your online course.
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Tablets/Smartphones
1. Create a Blackboard CourseSites Account using your Desktop/Laptop by following Step 1 of the Desktop/Laptop instructions.
2. Download the free Blackboard Mobile™Learn app. The app is available on a variety of devices including iOS®, Android™, BlackBerry®, and webOS® smartphones. Download the app directly to your device from your device’s app store (Apple’s iTunes, Google Play, Blackberry, and HP Webos). This Blackboard app will display slightly differently on the tablet compared with the smartphone due to the size of the display but they operate very similarly so are included together.
*Note: When using the Blackboard Mobile™Learn app on your tablet/smartphone, not all features/ functions may be available. For the optimum learning experience, it is recommended that you use a desktop or laptop computer.
3. Log into your Blackboard CourseSites Account from your Tablet/Smartphone
A. Tap on your Blackboard Mobile™Learn app to open Blackboard. It will ask you to enter the name of your school. Enter Coursesites where it says “Search for your school” – Select “CourseSites by Blackboard” from the display list:
B. Enter the Username and Password you used to create your account
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4. Select the online course you are registered for: 5. Welcome Page: Read and explore the resources on this
page to become familiar with the course and module structure, the learning environment, and how to get help if needed.
A. From the Course Navigation Instructions section, click
on Tablet/Smartphone Navigation Instructions to download and read how to successfully navigate through your online course from your tablet or smartphone.
B. Study Guide & Instructor Bio: Select Study Guide & Instructor Bio from the Navigation List, located just below DISCUSSIONS.
a. Study Guide & Resources: Click on the PDF Study
Guide and Resources file located at the bottom of your screen. This will download and open the document. Read and print the Study Guide & Resources document as it provides a wealth of useful information you can refer to during this course.
b. Instructor Bio: Read your instructor’s bio to get acquainted with who will be teaching your course.
A Financial Refresher Principles of Microfinance Refresher
Tip: If you need help, you can click on the ?Help link here
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6. Get Started! Select MODULE 1 from the Navigation List to start your course. Need Help? If you experience any difficulties with creating a Blackboard CourseSites account or accessing your online course, feel free to contact me for assistance:
Robin Husslage, Deputy Program Manager, Master of Arts in Community Development Policy and Practice program
Email: [email protected] Phone: 603-‐862-‐2821