General Orientation

This guide will walk you through general orientation for all the classes that I teach. You should read and follow the instructions on this guide before you start the course on canvas.

Major Resources

For your course you will be using the following major resources;

1. Canvas Shell;
   • You must have an account with canvas (you will be given an account for free after your enrollment) you will find all the lecture notes, announcements, work, and more on canvas. Please visit the Canvas Student Guide for starting up with canvas. You can download and use the Canvas Mobile app for both Android. and iOS. platforms.
2. Instructor's Website;
   • I utilize this website to share files, instructions, and guidelines. you can visit the website and use any resources that you need frequently. However, whenever a resource is cited for the first time, a link will be included to take you there!
3. All the files needed for conducting the labs and projects successfully are available on the canvas course, within the respective module. Detailed Lab/project instructions are available at posted Lab or the required work.

Sequential Order of Tasks

All the tasks in the courses are set to be done in the right sequence. You are required to do a task before the next one become available for you. If you are being denied access to a resource, go back and make sure the prior task to that resource is marked complete.

Course Syllabus

You should start by reading the respective course syllabus where you can find links to all what you need to know before you begin the course. there are categorized links under the courses page and you can find the course your are enrolled into there. You must review the entire content before you start the course.

All the syllabuses are subject to change throughout the semester due to emergent student needs, important new learning opportunities, or other unforeseen situations. In the event a change must be made, I will notify the students as soon as practically possible, and provide an updated syllabus on the course website.

Also there is a very useful text on time management available that is highly recommended for those with time management issues.

Sync your Google calendar

You can subscribe to the calendar feed of the canvas shell with your Google account. This is extremely recommended to help you with deadlines and work schedules for this course.

Course Policies and Guidelines;

All the course policies and guidelines are available on this website (CCSF College policies can be found in the CCSF Academic Catalog (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.). Please visit the policy page of my website (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. and review all the following policies:

1. Communications Policy
2. Learning Environment Policy
3. Academic Integrity Policy
4. Community Rules
5. Netiquette
6. Add/Drop
7. Participation
8. Late work

Copyright Policy

US Copyright law governs reproduction and distribution of software and other material, including text, fonts, graphics, sound, video, and others. Software in use in CCSF labs and printed resource materials are copyrighted with all rights reserved except when explicitly described as public domain. Under copyright laws, these items may not be copied, photocopied, reproduced or reduced to any electronic medium, in whole or in part. Any violation or attempt to violate copyright laws may result in disciplinary action.

DSPS

Students who need academic accommodations should request them from the Disabled Students Programs and Services (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. (DSPS) located in the Rosenberg Library, Room 323 on the Ocean Campus (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Telephone: 415-452-5481 (V) 415-452-5451 (TDD).

DSPS is the campus office responsible for verifying the disability-related need for assessing that need, and for planning accommodations in cooperation with students and instructors as needed and consistent with course requirements.

Need help?

We are here to help you, when facing a problem, look for assistance as follow:

• You can visit my website (Instructor Website) and look for materials and guidelines.
• In case of any issues/technical difficulties such as login problems, you can contact CCSF IT help-desk at (415) 239-3711 or email them at heldesk@ccsf.edu
• In case of facing issues with canvas web app, contact Canvas support at +1-844-592- 2198.
• Please be reminded that if in future, you have any issues with course material, I am the person to be contacted! (our communication policy is available both on course syllabus or under the policy page on my website
• If you are facing any difficulty and need assistance, you should contact a DSPS representative and get help. You can call DSPS office at (415)-452-5481 and discuss your needs with them.