How This Class Works

This is a 10-week, late start course that is condensed from a full semester (18 week) course.  Please understand, you will do the exact same work, but in a shorter amount of time.  I can't stress enough the need to manage your hours to succeed in this class.  This class may (as it is condensed) take you as much as 16 hours per week to complete. 

This is not a self-paced course. Weekly assignment and other deadlines must be followed.  I do not open weekly assignments in advance. This class is organized into one-week modules that open each Tuesday morning.  Each weekly module contains instructions, an assignment, weekly check-in, and may contain a quiz, test, or discussion forum.

Our class (as most West Valley College online classes) uses Canvas, a learning management system. You will use Canvas to obtain and submit weekly assignments, participate in class discussions, interact with other classmates, and communicate with me.

No Textbook Required!  Good news!!  That saves some money!  All of your required readings and short videos will be included in our course modules in Canvas.  You will need a Google Gmail account.  Instructions for getting an account will be in the instructions for Week 1.

This class does not meet in Zoom. Your learning will be conducted asynchronously (which means "not live") in our Canvas classroom.