Student Sync

Note to Students

Rest assured, everyone will be accommodated when classes resume on August 20th. For more information on your options visit https://www.asu.edu/about/fall-2020#class.

On August 17th, 2020 I will send out an announcement in Canvas with more detail on how this class will meet your needs wherever you are.

I look forward to a great semester with you all!

Canvas Announcement

Welcome to our class!

This class will have the following learning environments:

• ASU immersion: On campus, in-person. Please be aware that face coverings are required in classrooms and in outdoor community spaces. There will be a maximum capacity of students in the classroom.

• ASU Sync: Synchronous, technology-enhanced and fully interactive remote learning using live lectures via Zoom.

• Online Asynchronous: Recorded lectures available on demand

student Expectations

No matter where you are, you are expected to read and act in accordance with university and Arizona Board of Regents policies, including

The Academic Integrity Policy: https://provost.asu.edu/academic-integrity

The Student Code of Conduct: https://eoss.asu.edu/dos/srr/codeofconduct

The Computer, Internet and Electronic Communications Policy: http://www.asu.edu/aad/manuals/acd/acd125.html

Good online etiquette reminds us to be scholarly, be respectful, be professional, and be polite.

Tech needed. Hardware and software

In order to connect during class time, you will need

• Web browsers (Chrome, Mozilla Firefox), or Safari)

• Adobe Acrobat Reader (free)

• Adobe Flash Player (free)

• Webcam, microphone, headset/earbuds, and speaker

• Microsoft Office (Microsoft 365 is free for all currently-enrolled ASU students)

• Reliable broadband internet connection (DSL or cable) to stream videos.

Note: While you may be able to access course content (including Zoom) with mobile devices, be advised that a computer is optimal for connecting to zoom, assignments, quizzes, and virtual labs.

Where to get help

In Canvas, use the help link on the far left menu to open a list of resources including Canvas Guides and a way to access the ASU Experience Center.

ASU Help

New to Canvas?

Search the Canvas Guides to find answers to common problems.

Visit https://lms.asu.edu/resources-students (Links to an external site.) for more Canvas resources

New to Zoom?

Accessibility score: Perfect Click to improveAttending live (synchronous) classes and meeting with other students is made possible through Zoom (Links to an external site.). As ASU's centrally supported, easy-to-use video conferencing platform, Zoom provides high-definition, interactive collaboration tools and telephone conferencing to use for hosting your classes.

For more information, view the Zoom guide for students (Links to an external site.).

Student Success

The intention behind Sync is to have the flexibility for students to succeed no matter where they are! To be successful:

• attend synchronous sessions whenever possible

• check the Canvas course shell daily

• read announcements

• read and respond to course email messages as needed

• watch (or re-watch) recorded course content as needed

• complete assignments by the due dates specified

• communicate regularly with your instructor and peers

• create a study and/or assignment schedule to stay on track

• access ASU Student Resources

Remote Learning Environment

Your learning environment will be unique to you. To optimize your new learning environment, here are some suggestions.

• Create a dedicated area for course work

• Designate a recurring time for course work

• Join or create a study group to connect with others

• Practice self-care