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Introduction
Introduction
It is essential for students to understand what is expected when they first begin a class, and this is where syllabus & orientation plays a part. The syllabus outlines parts of the class such as description, prerequisites, grading scale, assignments, and anything an instructor expects the student to know. The orientation is more of a guide to help them learn general information, such as class policies, late work, instructor involvement, and helpful hints. I created the syllabus and the orientation using learning modules in Blackboard, and also saved it as an audio clip, in PDF and Word.
It is essential for students to understand what is expected when they first begin a class, and this is where syllabus & orientation plays a part. The syllabus outlines parts of the class such as description, prerequisites, grading scale, assignments, and anything an instructor expects the student to know. The orientation is more of a guide to help them learn general information, such as class policies, late work, instructor involvement, and helpful hints. I created the syllabus and the orientation using learning modules in Blackboard, and also saved it as an audio clip, in PDF and Word.
Syllabus
Syllabus
The best way to explain the syllabus is to state that it usually deals with parts of the class that will not change often, such as learning objectives. A syllabus is essential for a student to know what will be expected, including grades, and how they will be graded. In a traditional face to face class, these are the parts mentioned in class because students will be using it to succeed. When creating the syllabus for the class there were many things I decided belonged in the syllabus. I put in the assignments, how many points each assignment would carry, plus what I required. I also made sure I put in the course description, the learning objectives, textbook, rationale for creating the class, technology skills needed, and each lesson with a description of what we will study and the activities for that lesson. I tried to be detailed so students will understand what I expect. For the syllabus, I added a test so I can see whether the students read it.
The best way to explain the syllabus is to state that it usually deals with parts of the class that will not change often, such as learning objectives. A syllabus is essential for a student to know what will be expected, including grades, and how they will be graded. In a traditional face to face class, these are the parts mentioned in class because students will be using it to succeed. When creating the syllabus for the class there were many things I decided belonged in the syllabus. I put in the assignments, how many points each assignment would carry, plus what I required. I also made sure I put in the course description, the learning objectives, textbook, rationale for creating the class, technology skills needed, and each lesson with a description of what we will study and the activities for that lesson. I tried to be detailed so students will understand what I expect. For the syllabus, I added a test so I can see whether the students read it.
Below is the syllabus created in a PDF format.
Below is the syllabus created in a PDF format.
Updated Syllabus.pdfSyllabus Module
Syllabus Module
When the students clicked on the syllabus introduction page they were greeted by a description of the class, and that the syllabus is in several formats. They were also informed that many more details were in the orientation.
When the students clicked on the syllabus introduction page they were greeted by a description of the class, and that the syllabus is in several formats. They were also informed that many more details were in the orientation.
Folders For Syllabus
Folders For Syllabus
In addition to the syllabus in PDF, I created it as a Word, file, an audio version and as a learning module in the class that I saved in screenshots. All of them are in the folder below.
In addition to the syllabus in PDF, I created it as a Word, file, an audio version and as a learning module in the class that I saved in screenshots. All of them are in the folder below.
Orientation
Orientation
The orientation is usually an early part of a student starting a class. The orientation is often used for students to know policies and what tools will be used. For my orientation I stated I expect them to spend 4 hours a week on a lesson, and some weeks will be more. I listed my involvement and my expectation for them in using discussion boards. I described extra credit and late work (one time late I will accept, a second time is 50% deduction and there is no third time except in specific cases with proof. I linked videos with the tools we will use for those lacking in the skills and told them how to contact me and when. I decided to add more for the orientation about tools since online students will use them more. Like with the syllabus, I was very detailed so students sill succeed.
The orientation is usually an early part of a student starting a class. The orientation is often used for students to know policies and what tools will be used. For my orientation I stated I expect them to spend 4 hours a week on a lesson, and some weeks will be more. I listed my involvement and my expectation for them in using discussion boards. I described extra credit and late work (one time late I will accept, a second time is 50% deduction and there is no third time except in specific cases with proof. I linked videos with the tools we will use for those lacking in the skills and told them how to contact me and when. I decided to add more for the orientation about tools since online students will use them more. Like with the syllabus, I was very detailed so students sill succeed.
Below is the orientation I created for the class in PDF.
Below is the orientation I created for the class in PDF.
OrientationPDF.pdf Orientation Module
Orientation Module
When the students clicked on the orientation module they are greeted by this introduction.
When the students clicked on the orientation module they are greeted by this introduction.
Folders For Orientation
Folders For Orientation
In addition to the syllabus in PDF, I created it as a Word, file, an audio version and as a learning module in the class that I saved in screenshots. All of them are in the folder below.
In addition to the syllabus in PDF, I created it as a Word, file, an audio version and as a learning module in the class that I saved in screenshots. All of them are in the folder below.
Misc Syllabus and Orientation Folders
Misc Syllabus and Orientation Folders
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