| Course
Information |
| Course
Description: |
In this course, we will study the
best practices for success in college and learning on line by using
technology smartly,
succeeding in workplace situations skillfully, using interpersonal
communications respectfully, and
developing self-management practices expertly. |
| Course
Objectives: |
Upon completion of this course,
the student will have the skills to be able to:
1. Earn good grades, do work and follow college regulations with smart
timing
2. Handle time, commitments, goals and stress using plans
3. Identify "learning and thinking styles" in self and others
4. Build listening practices
5. Take effective notes
6. Expand memory, study and test-taking skills
7. Learn to handle criticism and make an apology professionally
8. Use campus resources
9. Prepare for assignments in courses
10. Solve problems with critical thinking and ethics
11. Choose and work with an appropriate advisor, mentor and major for career
success
12. Discuss diversity and civility using the insight of a team worker and
leader
13. Mediate for self and others during conflict
14. Make smart decisions for health, wellness, teamwork, leadership and
follower-ship
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| Prerequisites and
Co-requisites: |
This
course is for first time on-line learners who are willing to learn.
If in doubt, lets talk on-line.. |
| Course
Topics: |
We will draw on the best
thinking about how to:
- Explaining online learning & Assessing online
readiness
- An online course in a nutshell: Using online course
materials and processes
- Technology requirements for an online course
- How online courses work
- Tips for online success (How to stay on track without
a structured classroom & Getting help when it is needed)
- How to communicate with the instructor and fellow
students
- Frequently asked questions
- Maximizing online resources for career development
(IE. American Job Bank)
- Assessing your learning style
- Identifying your problem solving style and
personality
- Using your college or university resources
- Setting goals and projecting progress
- Note taking and test taking skills
- Memory enhancement
- Prioritizing time and tasks
- Managing stress
- Incorporating values, ethics and civility into
actions
- Resolving conflicts effectively
- Gaining netiquette
- Team work: Using critical and creative thinking for
decision making
- Effective communication and listening skills
including giving constructive feedback
- Working with diversity
- Integrating best practices based on Stephen R.
Covey's The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People
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Specific Course Requirements:
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Access to a computer and a desire
to learn! |
| Textbooks, Supplementary Materials, Hardware and Software
Requirements |
| Required
Textbooks: |
Please visit the Virtual
Bookstore to obtain textbook information for this course:
http://rodp.bkstr.com |
| Supplementary
Materials: |
Covey, Stephen R. One Audio
Cassette of The 7 Habits of Highly Successful People. New York: Simon &
Schuster, 1989. (ISBN #68796-4) |
| Hardware
Requirements: |
Go to www.rodp.org/faqs/equipment.htm
for this information |
| Software
Requirements: |
Go to www.rodp.org/faqs/equipment.htm
for this information |
| Assessment and Grading |
| Testing
Procedures: |
All work for this course can be
done online. Online work for this course includes lessons, quizzes,
discussion board questions, emails and emails with attachments |
| Grading
Procedure: |
COL 101
Online System of Point Values and Grading
Points
are earned as follows:
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| Grading
Scale: |
A = 900-1000 points earned
B = 800-899 points earned
C = 700-799 points earned
D = 600-699 points earned
F = less than 600 points earned (We hope that won't happen!)
The grading scale emphasizes assignments, projects, and
student participation in the learning community as well as timed quizzes
and periodic examinations.
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| Assignments and Participation |
| Assignments and
Projects: |
Lesson 1: Explaining online
learning & Assessing online readiness - Frequently asked questions - An
online course in a nutshell: Using online course materials and processes
Lesson 2: Technology requirements for an online course - How online courses
work- Tips for online success (How to stay on track without a structured
classroom & Getting help when it is needed) - Legal aspects of communication
online -How to protect your privacy online - How to communicate with the
instructor and fellow students
Lesson 3: Assessing your learning style
Lesson 4: Identifying your problem solving style and personality
Lesson 5: Using your college or university resources - Virtual online tour
of Libraries and other Learning Resource Centers
Lesson 6: Note taking and test taking skills
Lesson 7: Memory enhancement
Lesson 8: Gaining netiquette - Effective communication and listening skills
including giving constructive feedback
Midterm Project (Lessons 9, 10, 11)
Lesson 9: Integrating best practices based on Stephen R. Covey's First &
Second Habits
Lesson 10: Integrating best practices based on Stephen R. Covey's Third &
Fourth Habits
Lesson 11: Integrating best practices based on Stephen R. Covey's Fifth,
Sixth, & Seventh Habits
Lesson 12: Resolving conflicts effectively
Lesson 13: Team work: Using critical and creative thinking for decision
making
Lesson 14: Prioritizing time and tasks
Lesson 15: Setting goals and projecting progress
Lesson 16: Incorporating values and ethics
Lesson 17: Managing stress and health
Lesson 18: Working with diversity
Lesson 19: Balancing school, family and personal life
Lesson 20: Smart consumerism for college success
Lesson 21: Avoiding addictions: How can you be part of the solution, not the
problem?
Final Project (Lessons 22, 23, 24)
Lesson 22: Maximizing online resources for career development (IE. Choosing
a Career from the American Job Bank)
Lesson 23: Choosing a college major for your career goals
Lesson 24: Creating a Resume
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| Class
Participation: |
Class Participation:
Students must participate in all interactive aspects of the course design.
Students must communicate
with other students on the discussion board, students are expected to
communicate with the instructor as a
learning resource, students must check the course bulletin board and
calendar frequently for announcements, and
students must actively participate in threaded discussion events.
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| Punctuality: |
Punctuality:
The course lasts 12 weeks. There will be 24 assignments. If you do two
assignments a week, you will keep on track. You must follow the calendar and
meet the deadlines for due assignments and quizzes. Note the following
schedule of due dates:
* Midterm Project: 20% of your grade
** Final Project: 24% of your grade
Late Work: Assignments lose 10 points for everyday late
Quizzes have windows of availability that will close on 12:00 midnight on
the dates shown above.
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| Course Ground Rules |
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Participation is required at
least two times a week. Participants are expected to communicate with other
students, learn how to navigate in WebCT, keep abreast of course
announcements, and use the assigned college or university e-mail address as
opposed a personal e-mail address. Participants are expected to address
technical problems locally. All people will observe course netiquette at all
times--- no exceptions. Zero tolerance exists for failing to use netiquette.
Guidelines for Communications |
| Guidelines for Communications |
| Email: |
Participants will follow these
standards without exception in all communications:
Always include a subject line.
Remember without facial expressions some comments may be taken the wrong
way. Be careful in wording your emails. Use of "emoticons" (IE. :) is the
smiley face) might be helpful in some cases.
Use standard fonts in 12 point size.
Do not send large attachments without permission.
Special formatting such as centering, audio messages, tables, html, etc.
should be avoided unless necessary to complete an assignment or other
communication.
Respect the privacy of other class members. |
| Discussion
Groups: |
Follow these standards:
Review the discussion threads thoroughly before entering
the discussion. Be a lurker then a discussant.
Try to maintain threads by using the "Reply" button rather starting a new
topic.
Do not make insulting or inflammatory statements to other members of the
discussion group. Be respectful of other's ideas. If you cannot think of a
way to diplomatically say what you want to communicate, do not say
anything at all.
Be patient and read the comments of other group members thoroughly before
entering your remarks.
Be cooperative with group leaders in completing assigned tasks.
Be positive and constructive in group discussions. |
| Chat: |
Introduce yourself to the other
learners in the chat session.
Be polite. Choose your words carefully. Do not use derogatory statements.
Criticize ideas without making insulting remarks.
Be concise in responding to others in the chat session.
Be prepared to open the chat session at the scheduled time.
Be constructive in your comments and suggestions. |
| Web
Resources: |
Do you need some help online? Try
these sites:
http://www.pbs.org/uti/begin.htmlYou can also
ask a librarian at
www.dscc.cc.tn.us/lrc/askque.htm
There is also support for you at
www.rodp.org/help.htm |
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Library |
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The
Tennessee Board of Regents Virtual Library is available
to all students enrolled in the Regents Degree Program. Links
to library materials (such as electronic journals, databases,
interlibrary loans, digital reserves, dictionaries, encyclopedias, maps,
and librarian support) and Internet resources needed by learners to
complete online assignments and as background reading must be included
in all courses. |
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Students With Disabilities
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Qualified students with
disabilities will be provided reasonable and necessary academic
accommodations if determined eligible by the appropriate disability
services staff at their home institution. Prior to granting disability
accommodations in this course, the instructor must receive written
verification of a student's eligibility for specific accommodations from
the disability services staff at the home institution. It is the student's
responsibility to initiate contact with their home institution's
disability services staff and to follow the established procedures for
having the accommodation notice sent to the instructor. |
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Syllabus Changes
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The instructor reserves the right
to make changes in the syllabus if necessary due to time constraints or other unforeseen
events. If this is necessary, members of the class will be notified as soon as
possible BY E-MAIL and posted on the BULLETIN BOARD. |
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