Course Mechanics:
I will make two lessons available to you every week for six weeks. You do not have
to be present when a lesson is released, but you'll need to complete each lesson
within two weeks of its release.
Once all 12 lessons have been released, I will give you a two-week grace period
to complete your studies and take the final exam. This means that you have a total
of eight weeks to complete this course. If you're thinking of taking another course
after this one, you can avoid overlap by starting that course exactly two months
after this one begins.
Lessons are released by 12:00 noon (Eastern Standard Time) on Wednesdays and Fridays.
To access your lessons, simply visit the online classroom (as described in the "Getting
Started" section), and then click the word Lessons.
With each lesson, you'll have the option of downloading a printer-friendly version
you can save to your computer or print to create a course binder. If you intend
to keep the lessons for future reference, make sure you save them in a safe place
and back up your electronic files. Once the class is over, I won't be able to send
you the lessons, and you won't be able to access the course again.
Each time you complete a lesson, you will also be asked to complete a brief multiple-choice
quiz. I expect you to complete each quiz within two weeks from the date that the
corresponding lesson was made available. I realize that you are busy, and don't
want you to worry if you can't complete a few of the quizzes on time due to illness,
vacation, or other commitments. Once I release a lesson and quiz, I will make sure
it is available to you as long as the classroom is open.
The interactive multiple-choice quizzes are designed to test your comprehension
of the course material. When you complete a quiz, you will receive an instant analysis
of your work.
This analysis will include a brief explanation of any errors you may have made.
If you are not satisfied with your performance, you are welcome to re-take the quiz
until you feel that you have mastered the quiz objectives.
Note: if you ever want to see a progress report showing your performance on the
quizzes over time, simply return to the Online Instruction Center at:
https://www.ed2go.com/browardcc/.
When you reach the Online Instruction Center, please click the word Help to locate
and fill out the progress report request form.
Some of your lessons will also be accompanied by an assignment. The assignments
are designed to help you expand your understanding of the material taught in this
course. Assignments are typically more detailed and may take a bit more time to
work through than quizzes.
I expect you to complete each assignment within two weeks from the date that the
corresponding lesson was made available. Unlike the quizzes, your assignments will
not be evaluated. Assignments are designed primarily for your enrichment. You have
the sole responsibility for evaluating your performance on each assignment. If you
have questions about an assignment, please feel free to use the Discussion Areas
to discuss your assignments with your fellow students and me.
When you work through an assignment, you will be gaining practical first-hand experience
with the new skills taught in this course. Your performance on the final exam will
depend in no small part on your mastery of the assignments.
The course will conclude with a final exam, which will test your comprehension of
the material covered in this class. You must complete the final exam within two
weeks from your receipt of lesson 12. Please review your selections before submitting.
You may only submit your final exam answers once. Your performance on the final
exam is the only factor we will consider when determining your eligibility for a
certificate of completion. Although your quiz and assignments will not count toward
your eligibility for a certificate, I do recommend that you try to complete each
quiz and assignment to the best of your abilities. Doing so will leave you better
prepared to pass the final exam.
When you finish your studies, please note that our classroom log-out process is
fully automated. We will log you out of the classroom automatically whenever you
close your browser or shut down your computer.
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