FAQ Sheet for ARH 201 Survey of Western Art I Read this FAQ Sheet very carefully!
1. How is this course taught/delivered? The course is taught completely online via D2L.
2. How do I get to the website? Go to: http://www.d2l.arizona.edu. The course website will be available 5-7 days prior to the beginning of the course.
3. How do I login? You must use your UA net id and password.
4. When can I get access to the complete course and syllabus? The complete course website will be available several days before the official start date of the class – check 7-5 days before the first day of class, Monday, December 19. You will be able to work with some ungraded "practice" materials before the class actually begins. However the graded course quizzes and other testing materials will not be available until the first official day of class.
5. Are there any required meetings in a traditional classroom? No – we never meet in a traditional classroom.
6. Are there any required meetings at specified times in a virtual classroom? No, but if you wish we may meet via the Chat function, and you are encouraged to set up a time via the D2L email function.
7. Can I take this course from a location outside of Tucson? Yes, but you must always keep in mind that all dates and times are Tucson time. This is absolutely your responsibility to keep in mind this time factor.
8. What is my TEXTBOOK and where do I get it: Your required text is: Marilyn Stokstad, Art History Portable Editions: vol 1 (Ancient Art) and vol 2 (Medieval Art) 4th edition. These are two separate volumes available as a package at the Bookstore at the Student Union (there should be new and used copies.) If you elect to purchase these elsewhere make sure you buy volumes 1 and 2 of the portable edition. Also, make sure you buy the 4th edition. ANY EARLIER EDITION WILL HAVE DIFFERENT PAGINATION AND CONTENT. Buy the book right away! You will need it on the first day of class. Do not attempt to take the course without the textbook!!!!! It is your responsibility to to purchase the correct textbook and have it on the first day of class. Late work cannot be submitted. In addition to the textbook, you will have powerpoint presentations with a voice over that I am calling “Beyond the Text,” as a source of information. The "Beyond the Text" powerpoints are available on the D2L site. You will be tested over this material as well.
9. What kind of assignments will we have? You will have three types of assignments:
1. Chapter Quiz: For each chapter (or half chapters for long chapters) you will have 25 multiple choice or True False questions. These 25 questions will also cover material presented in the “Beyond the Text” powerpoint. The syllabus and course schedule will clearly indicate what material you will be responsible for each Chapter Quiz. 2. Chapter Comparison: For each chapter (or half chapters for long chapters) you will be shown two images that are not in the textbook, but which are comparable and similar to images in the textbook. There are 10 multiple choice, true false questions about the two images. 3. Unit Discussions: At the end
of each Unit of material you will be shown three images from the text book and asked to
write a 500 word (2 pages double spaced) response to some questions associated with the
images.
10. How will I turn in my work? All work is completed and submitted on the D2l website.
11. Do I have to keep to the weekly assignment schedule? Yes, each assignment has a limited availability each week.
Once the assignment closes, it is gone forever. You need to be aware of the scheduled times for assignments.
12. Do I need to have access to email and the Internet regularly? Yes, this is essential – no ifs, ands, or buts! This is your responsibility to ensure that you have email and the proper Internet access! You must check the D2L course website daily! Please make sure that you will have ready access to a dependable internet connection. If you don’t think you will be able to access the course site daily, you will have a difficult time completing the course requirements.
13. How are assignments graded? Quizzes and Comparisons, and are graded automatically by the D2L after you complete, save and submit your assignment. You will see your grade as well as the correct answer to each question. The Weekly Discussion will be graded by the instructor and grades will be posted to the D2L gradebook.
14. How do I contact the instructor or my colleagues? As soon as you can enter the D2L coursesite, please use the
email function in your course website.
In your emails please be respectful and courteous – do no
use the imperative at any time. Rude and impolite emails will not receive a
response! (I never respond to the pager, by the way!)
15. Very important!!! Email Etiquette: In my emails, I always take the time to address each student by name, or the class as a unit by it’s title. I use a greeting and a closing salutation. I receive 100’s of emails during the course and I take each one seriously and address students with respect. If I receive an email that does not have a subject heading or uses the imperative, I will very likely not respond to it. Being polite and respectful takes only a few extra seconds of your time. Think of emailing during the course as an extra opportunity to practice your writing skills! Lack of punctuation, capitalization,etc. and abbreviations such as “asap” will disincline me to read and respond to your message. Do not use emails as text messages (do not use texting language in your emails) --- let’s save that for getting in touch with friends and family!
16. How often does my instructor pick up email from the course website? I try to be as responsive as possible and normally check the website and the D2l email several times a day.
17. Should I check in via email with the instructor before the course officially begins on Monday, June 6? Yes, please do – introduce yourself and let me know that you have gotten into the site. I like to know a little something about my students!
18. After you have read this FAQ sheet, please email me and let me know that you have registered and reviewed the information in the FAQ sheet. Send all email to Dr. Plax through the D2l website email function.
19. Remember: this is a 15-week course condensed into 3 weeks – you must be prepared for the rapid pace of work! 20. I hope you enjoy the course!
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