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IT and the Business Student

IT and the Business Student. BUS2302 Harold Smith While you are waiting for class to start, feel free to explore the Blackboard Site for this course – questions on what you find there (and prizes) to come!. IT and the Business Student. Core course – the only (other) IT you get!

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IT and the Business Student

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  1. IT and the Business Student BUS2302 Harold Smith While you are waiting for class to start, feel free to explore the Blackboard Site for this course – questions on what you find there (and prizes) to come!

  2. IT and the Business Student • Core course – the only (other) IT you get! • We’ll explore critical issues together… • Security, ergonomics, privacy, and many others • So you can • Search the Web safely, • communicate effectively • work in teams efficiently • job search successfully 2

  3. What quote from the Author is on page ii of the text? What does the picture on the front of the text represent? Bb Site Tour • Announcements • check twice weekly, at least • Syllabus • get text ASAP – e-text or paper? • %’s for assignments - click Tools, My Grades • Participation is vital to success! • must be in class (on time!) to earn full marks • exceptions possible if e-mail before class • How do I earn points? • Work hard early – coast later 3

  4. Bb Site Tour – cont’d • Weekly Planner • bookmark this in browser – access weekly • interactive – clickable links (do not print) • Policies • read carefully - avoid problems! Note especially: • cell phone use policy • consequences of off-task use of computers • late assignment penalties • “a word to the wise is sufficient” 4

  5. Bb Site Tour – cont’d • Staff Info • use me as a resource, outside of class! • no appointment needed for office hours visits • note requirements for E-mail contact • Discussion Board • Q&A – forum shared by all sections • Assignments – forums in your section site • instructions in Weekly Planner • Check Grades - updated every 2 weeks • check your progress • check accuracy of postings 5

  6. Tips for Success • Hybrid Course • half the learning (and marks) on-line • essential to be in class for the other half! • budget 1 hr/week for Homework plus • App 3 hrs/week for projects • Why Hybrid? • work at your own pace where/when you choose • prepare for learning on the job • Need: • computer and high speed access to Net • if not available at home, school labs open 24/7 6

  7. More Tips for Success • Use Weekly Planner as your guide • you are responsible for time management • block out time in calendar for homework • In Class discussions • participate! (in-class & via Forum after class) • note taking will help! • use Notepad or print slides • select “handouts”, and “3 slides per page” 7

  8. Still More Tips for Success • Earn more points via Debate Forum, Q&A, ‘Collaborative Projects’ • Team mates can be a big help! • choose wisely – see Intro Forum • team skills development vital – tips to come • Get help from the Prof • consult early and often – see Staff Info • use Discussion Board or E-Mail as appropriate • FTF always available 8

  9. Have fun!

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