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Orientation for Distributed Education

Orientation for Distributed Education . Department of Computer and Information Science Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis ã 2003 Indiana University Board of Trustees. Typical Distributed Student. Most think distributed classes are an effortless way to earn credit

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Orientation for Distributed Education

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  1. Orientation for Distributed Education Department of Computer and Information Science Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis ã 2003 Indiana University Board of Trustees

  2. Typical Distributed Student • Most think distributed classes are an effortless way to earn credit • Students still have weekly assignments that must be turned in on time • Students will still have quizzes and tests

  3. Access to the internet All communication with your instructor will happen via the internet Tests are not taken on paper but via the internet Internet connection may be at home or via the many open labs on campus – your instructor will have a link of open labs for you How to be successful

  4. How to be successful • An Oncourse Account • Communication will be through your Oncourse account • Tests will be taken through your Oncourse account • Need help setting up your Oncourse account – 274-HELP or visit https://oncourse.iu.edu/help/studenthelp.html • Time Management Skills

  5. How Distributed Classes Work • Managing Instructor • While you will see Andy do the instruction in the video in most courses, Andy does not control your assignments or grades. He is your talking textbook. • Lecture Material • This is handled through the CD’s available for purchase at the IUPUI bookstore.

  6. How Distributed Classes Work • Class Web Page • The class web page can be located off the orientation page. Save the URL for future use. Class material is also accessible through Oncourse. The class web page is your greatest resource for success in the class. • Read over the policies of the class and familiarize yourself with the additional resources.

  7. How Distributed Classes Work • All distributed classes follow the same calendar structure. You will be given a topic, reading assignment, the “lab” assignment and the due date. • Instructions will be given on how to submit your lab in the assignment. • PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION TO THE INSTRUCTIONS OF THE ASSIGNMENTS – THEY MAY VARY THROUGHOUT THE SEMESTER

  8. Reading Materials • Each Lecture has a corresponding text for reading assignments to reinforce the lectures. Your class web pages will contain the title of the text to be used this semester and the reading assignments.

  9. Lab Assignments • A little boy stopped an old man on the street and said, “Hey, Mister! Can you tell me how to get to Carnegie Hall?” The old man replied, “Practice, son. Practice.” • You will be practicing quite a bit in the form of assignments (aka: labs). • If you fall behind in the assignments, you will not only not get to Carnegie Hall – you will not succeed in our courses.

  10. Quizzes • You can expect a quiz, a lab assignment or both to be due each week with a specific due date. • LATE ASSIGNMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED • It is acceptable to work ahead if you know your will be traveling or have a busy schedule.

  11. Communication with Instructor • Course communication will occur primarily through Oncourse e-mail and forums. You can expect an email turn around of 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend. • If your instructor will be unable to communicate with you (funeral, etc.) – they will post an announcement via Oncourse. • The Distributed Instructors understand the needs of the DE student. They were selected because of their understanding and response to the DE environment.

  12. Open Lab • There will be an open lab for students that need face to face contact with the instructor. • The open lab times are listed on your instructor’s web page. • Attendance is completely optional and many will choose not to attend. • Open lab is another resource for you to use – if you choose.

  13. Exams • Tests and quizzes will be administered through Oncourse. • The exams follow the University dates for midterms and final exams. • Students are given at least a 2 day window to complete the exam. • Students can take the exam at any time during the 48 hour window.

  14. Exams • You will be given your test score after the exam but will not be given the questions and answers. • Your instructor will be happy to go over the exam with you during office hours or open lab. • If you cannot make it to campus, you can communicate with your instructor via Oncourse to find out what questions you missed. • Each exam will be password protected. Your instructor will provide the necessary passwords.

  15. Your DE Experience • We want you to be happy with the quality of our courses. • Feel free to talk to your instructor about any issues or concerns you have about the course. • If you feel you are not getting a response from your instructor or have concerns, your department contact is : (de-admin@cs.iupui.edu )

  16. Thank you for choosing the Department of Computer and Information Science Distributed Education Courses. We hope you enjoy your Distributed Education classes! Enjoy!

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