COLL C052:
Becoming a Successful Online Student
Course Information
Version: December, 2022
Cerro Coso Community College I Timothy Allen
Professor Timothy Allen
Welcome to COLL C052!
Greetings from your Instructor
This course should be available for you to access on the Friday before the start of the semester.
REQUIRED: To demonstrate that you are actively participating in the class, you are required to post to the discussion forum on the first Monday of class, no later than 11:55pm. If you do not post to the discussion forum by this time, you may be dropped from the course for non-participation. The link to the discussion forum (Discussion #1) will be available so that you can begin working on it on Monday, by 8:00am.
Be sure to review the class syllabus, other course information, and check out the entire class site.
If you have a question, please email timothy.allen@cerrocoso.edu and I will do my best to respond as quickly as I can.
I look forward to working with each of you.
Respectfully,
Tim
Timothy Allen
Student-Athletic & General Counselor
3000 College Heights Blvd
Ridgecrest, CA 93555
760-384-6219
How This Course Works
The Essentials
This is a 3-week course organized into one-week modules that open each Monday morning.
It is your responsibility to come to class, check your Cerro Coso email, and regularly monitor the course Canvas site to be notified of changes to the course.
This is an online course, attendance is measured by how well you are keeping up with the class. You must complete two recent assignments every two weeks to avoid being dropped.
Course Description
This course provides preparation for online course work by focusing on the fundamentals of the online educational environment. Topics include email use, online class interactions such as discussion groups, the differences between online and onsite courses, equipment needs, and other introductory information. Course Co-requisites: NONE
Textbook and Required Materials
None
Our Pact
What you can expect from me.
I will generally be available daily via email, in addition to what is outlined regarding online and office hours.
I will attempt to respond to emails as quickly as possible.
I will reply to course content related emails within 48 hours.
I will keep your overall grade up to date on the Canvas website, by the end of the week after due dates.
What I will expect from you.
You participate regularly.
You read the material.
You stay current with the assignments.
You regularly check your college email and the course Canvas site, as well as monitor Pronto.
You act professional and respect your classmates.
You notify me immediately regarding making up any missed assignments.
Week 1 Breakdown
Week 1,
Topic
Welcome to COLL C052
Week 1 Requirements: Discussion 1, Post your reply, Respond to classmates
Internet Privacy
Update your Profile Assignment
Send Message through College Email Assignment
Are You Ready to Learn Online Assignment
Student Skills Quiz & Technical Skills Quiz
Week 1 Participation
Discussion #1
Week 1 Assignments
Update Your Online Profile Assignment
Send Message through College Email Assignment
Are You Ready to Learn Online? Assessment
Student Skills Quiz & Technical Skills Quiz
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Important Dates:
January 08 First day of class.
January 08 Last day to drop and receive a refund.
January 10 Last day to drop without a ‘W’. (If you drop on or before this date you will not receive a mark on your permanent record/transcripts).
January 18 Final Drop Date (If you drop on or before this date you will receive a ‘W’ (Withdraw) on your permanent record/transcripts).
Attendance Participation and Attendance Policies
Attendance Participation and Attendance Policies: “Regular active participation is expected of all students enrolled in the college. Students not actively participating in a course may be dropped from the course” (Cerro Coso Catalog 2022-2023, p. 23). Regular active participation is required in COLL C052. Participation will be measured through the discussion forums, completion of quizzes, and turning in assignments on a weekly basis. Simply logging in from time to time is not regular active participation. In COLL C052 if you do not actively participate in the equivalent of five (5) days of class (does not have to be consecutive) you will be dropped from the course, up to the final drop date. After the final drop date you can no longer be dropped from the course. You are responsible for officially withdrawing from any course or courses in which you no longer wish to be enrolled.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
Describe the basic difference between traditional face-to-face courses and online courses.
Examine personal readiness for successful completion of online courses.
Demonstrate the ability to use web pages, email, group discussions, upload a written assignment, and navigate Cerro Coso's online course environment.
How to get your questions answered
Contact Me
My preferred method is via my Cerro Coso email account:
timothy.allen@cerrocoso.eduOr send me a message via Pronto.
We can also meet in the chat room by appointment.
Have a Question?
ASK in Canvas Q&A Forum (or discussion forum)
The Q&A forum in our class is a great place for general course-related questions. Your peers might even have your answer there!