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Getting Started

An Introduction to Your NCVPS Course

RubricAssignments TypeWelcome to Online Learning ActivityHave Questions? ForumCommunication Tools ActivityCommunication Tools QuizSubmitting Assignments ActivitySubmitting Assignments QuizManaging Forum Posts ActivityManaging Forum Posts QuizNCVPS Grading Policy ActivityMoodle Gradebook ActivityMoodle Gradebook QuizFinal Quiz Quiz

Online Course Advantages

• Accessibility• Flexibility• College preparation• Student to teacher communication• Student to student communication

Source:http://performancepyramid.muohio.edu

Welcome

After you read and view the following activity, you will also complete your first assignment in the course: a forum post. Be sure to carefully read the information and follow directions. Now let's get started! Let’s move through the activity ahead.

Getting to know online learning

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Your TurnNow that you have a better idea of what is involved in online learning, do you have any questions or concerns? This is the time to ask! You will post your questions or concerns in a Forum post for the Getting Started Module. Your teacher will read your post, address your concerns, and answer your questions. Instructor feedback is not instant, but instructors will answer your questions in a timely manner

Communication Tools

NCVPS uses a variety of communication tools. This next activity will cover the most common tools your teacher may decide to incorporate throughout your course. These tools include:• Email• Moodle Messaging• Blackboard Instant Messaging• Daily Announcements

Communication Tools

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About the Quiz• There are four quizzes located inside the

Getting Started unit. • These do not calculate into your final grade.• They are designed to show you what you

know or need to review.• The final quiz in Moodle WILL be tied to your

grades.

Communication Tools Quiz

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On passing, 'Finish' button: Goes to Next SlideOn failing, 'Finish' button: Goes to Next SlideAllow user to leave quiz: After user has completed quizUser may view slides after quiz: After attempting quizUser may attempt quiz: Unlimited times

Submitting Assignments

Throughout the semester, your teacher will require you to submit a variety of assignment types. They include:• Forums• Advanced uploading of a file• Quizzes

Submitting Assignments

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Submitting Assignments Quiz

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On passing, 'Finish' button: Goes to Next SlideOn failing, 'Finish' button: Goes to Next SlideAllow user to leave quiz: After user has completed quizUser may view slides after quiz: At any timeUser may attempt quiz: Unlimited times

Managing Forum Posts

A large portion of your courses conversations will come from Forums. The next activity focuses on how to navigate, participate, and manage these conversations.

Managing Forum Posts

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Managing Forum Posts Quiz

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On passing, 'Finish' button: Goes to Next SlideOn failing, 'Finish' button: Goes to Next SlideAllow user to leave quiz: After user has completed quizUser may view slides after quiz: At any timeUser may attempt quiz: Unlimited times

NCVPS Grading Policy

NCVPS has a standard grading policy. Please review the following documentation to help you better understand how our grading policy works.

NCVPS Grading Policy

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Moodle GradebookEach course has a separate gradebook. To access your grades, click on Grades in the Settings block.

To switch between the full grade report, and overall grade for your course. Click on Overview or User report.

Finding your grades

Changing your view

Exploring the Moodle Gradebook

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Moodle Gradebook Quiz

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On passing, 'Finish' button: Goes to Next SlideOn failing, 'Finish' button: Goes to Next SlideAllow user to leave quiz: After user has completed quizUser may view slides after quiz: After attempting quizUser may attempt quiz: Unlimited times

Next Steps• Make sure you have a solid understanding of the

materials presented so far, review this lesson if you need to.

• Make sure you post any questions in the Getting Started Questions & Concerns forum, located in your course.

• Complete your Getting Started final quiz, located at the top of your Moodle course.

• Start your course with NCVPS.