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Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program

Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program. What will EDU 5000 do for you?. During this orientation, you will: Learn to access information to help you succeed in your GTEP program. EDU 5000 Outcomes. By the end of EDU 5000, you will know how to be

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Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program

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  1. Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program

  2. What will EDU 5000 do for you? • During this orientation, you will: Learn to access information to help you succeed in your GTEP program.

  3. EDU 5000 Outcomes By the end of EDU 5000, you will know how to be successful in your GTEP program of study as you learn to ... • Register for a NSU e-mail account. • Obtain a Personal Identification Number(PIN). • Find out how to contact an advisor. • Locate course schedules. • Register for courses. • Locate course syllabi, materials, and textbook lists.

  4. EDU 5000 Outcomes (cont.) • Use WebSTAR to: • change personal information. • work with transcripts. • get grades. • view course descriptions.

  5. EDU 5000 Outcomes (cont.) • Access WebCT for: • online classes • chats • e-mail • discussions • submitting assignments

  6. EDU 5000 Outcomes (cont.) • Use WebMail to: • check e-mail. • Attach files e-mail. • Locate GTEP course information. • Use the NSU Library for research.

  7. Technology Tips • FSEHS Tech 101 http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/tech101/ For help with -WebCT -WebMail -WebSTAR

  8. Another technology tip… • If all else fails, call the NSU Help Desk at 800-554-6682, ext. HELP Almost 24/7 access!

  9. Your NSU Accounts

  10. NSU ID’s and Passwords • NSU Email and WebCT • Username: abell@nova.edu • Password: abcd1234 • WebStar • User ID N00123456 (Univ ID, Student ID) • PIN 112233 mailed to you • Library (access databases & FT search) • Last Name • Univ ID N00123456 (User ID, Student ID)

  11. NSU E-Mail Account All students must apply for and use a free NSU e-mail account to access: • WebCT (access online courses) • course syllabi • the NSU Electronic Resources • Information (The NSU e-mail account is the official method of electronic contact with the university.)

  12. Apply for a NSU E-Mail Account http://www.nova.edu/ Click on Site Map

  13. Under Technology, click on Student Technology

  14. Scroll down and click on Create Your NSU Email Account

  15. Password is 4 letters and 4 numbers… abcd1234

  16. Obtain a PIN (Personal Identification Number) • https://www.nova.edu/sbin/pinhelp • Call (800) 554-6682, ext. 4850or • E-mail pinhelp@nova.edu PINs are only mailed to your home address. Allow 7-10 days to receive a PIN by U.S. mail.

  17. Retrieve your PIN

  18. Forget your PIN? • https://webstar.nova.edu/pls/PROD/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin • Press the Forgot PIN button. • Answer your security question. • Enter a new PIN.

  19. Student ID Card ID cards are available for all students! http://www.nova.edu/nsucard/

  20. Advisors andCourse Selection

  21. Need to talk to an advisor?800-554-6682, ext. 8639 Your advisor will: • Arrange a schedule of classes for your degree. • Provide a program outline. • Provide you with any updates or changes to your program outline. • Guide you to certification information. GTEP Advisors

  22. GTEP Home Page“One-Stop Shopping” for GTEP Students http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/ • Class schedules (Do NOT use WebSTAR for class schedules.) • Program dates • Registration (WebSTAR) • Syllabi and textbook lists

  23. Selecting the Course • Begin at the GTEP home page. • Select Schedules.

  24. Selecting the Session Select the session for which you plan to attend classes.

  25. Select the Location Click on individual schedule headers to sort.

  26. Finding the CRN • Note the CRN (course reference number) next to each course you desire. • You will find the courses listed by the CRN, course number, location, title, etc.

  27. Let’s review! • Where do you begin to find course and registration information? Link tohttp://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/. • What is the special number that you need to register for each course? This is the CRN (Course Reference Number) that is listed on the left side of the schedule.

  28. Using WebSTAR

  29. WebSTARhttp://webstar.nova.edu • Registration • Registration select term • registration and add/drop classes • Student Information • Student records • view holds • final grades • academic transcript • account summary • Financial aid • Personal Information • Change PIN • Update address and phone number • View e-mail address • Name change information

  30. Online Registration with WebSTAR • Clear all holds. • Have the term code and CRN for your class ready. • Link to WebSTAR from GTEP’s Home page or link to http://webstar.nova.edu/. • Click Login to Secure Area and use your PIN to log in.

  31. Online Registration http://webstar.nova.edu • The User ID is your unique identification number that you will use for university transactions. • This is the personal identification number that will be mailed to you.

  32. WebSTAR - First Screen • Registration • Student & Financial Aid • Register for classes. • Get your grades, schedule or transcripts. • Student Records • Maintain your personal information. • This is the first place your professor will look for contact information for you.

  33. Check the schedule for the official start/end and drop/add periods. Review your program outline prior to registering for classes. Contact an Academic Advisor if you need help with selecting classes. Before accessing WebSTAR be sure that you have a PIN, scheduling information, and your NSU ID. Register as soon as possible to avoid closed classes. View WebSTAR to verify your registration and student account status. Registration Tips

  34. Registering for Classes

  35. Registering for Classes • Select the term. • Select Registration and Add/Drop Classes.

  36. Drop/Add Classes • To drop a class: • Change the Action from none to Drop. • To add a class: • Enter the CRN • Press Submit Changes.

  37. Enrolling in Coursework Not Listed on the Program Outline • Do not deviate from your program outline. • If you decide to take additional classes, they will not replace coursework listed on your program outline.

  38. Use Student Records • View holds. • View grades. • Obtain unofficial transcripts.

  39. Holds • Admissions - Students that are provisionally admitted have 90 days to submit their documents, otherwise a “hold” will be placed on the accounts. • Advising - When placed on Academic Probation, a “hold” is activated on the student’s account. To clear probation and register, please contact an advisor • Bursar - If a hold is placed on your account, call the Bursar’s Office (1-800-554-6682, extension 5200) to clear the “hold.”

  40. Personal Information • Change PIN. • Update address and phone number. • View e-mail address. • Change name information.

  41. Course Materials Course Descriptions Syllabi Textbooks

  42. GTEP Home Page“One-Stop Shopping” for GTEP Students http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/ • While you are a registered GTEP student at NSU, use this page as your home page. • Select Course Materials.

  43. Course Material http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/info/material.html

  44. GTEP Course Syllabihttp://www.nova.edu/gtep/syllabi • Search for the syllabus by the course prefix. • You will need your NSU e-mail account to access the syllabi.

  45. GTEP Course Syllabi (.pdf format)http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Adobe Acrobat Reader is free software used to view the course syllabi and other documents (e.g., the catalog). Download and install this software.

  46. Research

  47. Library Information • Begin at the NSU home page: http://www.nova.edu • Select Libraries and Research.

  48. If all else fails… • Ask a NSU Librarian 1-800-554-6682, ext. 4613

  49. Can you APA? APA is a short way of referring to the Form and Style Manual of the American Psychological Association. The use of the fifth edition of the APA manual is required when composing all assignments for all GTEP classes.

  50. NSU APA Sources • APA Tutorial http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/sso/acad_writing/apa/tutorial/apa.htm • Basic Introduction Workshop on using APA (open to all NSU students) http://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/workshops.cfm • Library Tutorial http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/apa/ • Research, Study, and Writing Skills http://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/documents/APADocumentationGuidelines.pdfhttp://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/resources.cfm • Online Tutoring http://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/onlinestudenttutoring.cfm

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