It is the student's responsibility to officially withdraw (drop) from the class through Admission and Records or MySite. However, Instructor may drop, "No-Show" students under any of the following conditions:

1. During the first week of this course, you are required to participate or you may be dropped from the course. You must at least login to canvas before the end of the first week. Reminders will be sent to school email accounts.
2. As part of the read me first canvas module you are required to introduce yourself as part of the welcome announcement discussion board.
   If you have any challenges with the two above tasks during the first week, please notify me as soon as possible so we can get you started!
   
3. Students who have not completed at least 1 assignments two days before the drop without W grade.
4. By the last date to add with APC code, you must login to canvas, complete the orientation quiz and any corresponding assignment.
5. Students who have been emailed a drop warning and don't attempt the stated work.
6. Students who have not completed at least 50% of the work  by two days before the drop with W grade.
7. When in-class sessions are present, students who miss 2 or more class sessions or the very first onsite in-person class session.
   
8. Throughout the semester, I will review your participation and assignments. If you have not participated or logged in within the previous 10 days, you can be dropped from the course. It’s your responsibility to notify me if you have any challenges as soon as possible. It is also your responsibility to drop the course if you feel you can no longer participate and complete the course.

Consult current schedule for exact dates.

Sometimes you get a grade that you don't like, usually for one of the following reasons:

1. There was a clerical error  (i.e., the points were added up wrong).
2. You think you did something right, and I think you did it wrong.

If you discover a clerical error, tell me immediately. The following Statute of Limitations will apply: You have one week from the day any graded assignment or test is returned to you to appeal the grade you received. After one week, I will assume that you believe the grade you got is the correct one. After one week, grades are unchangeable, fixed, and permanent

Students with disabilities are entitled to appropriate accommodations.  This course meets the requirements set forth in the accessibility checklist and universal design grid provided by Special Services. The Web pages, video presentations, textbooks and class materials used in this course are accessible to students with disabilities. If you have specific disabilities requiring accommodations, let your instructor know the first 10 days of the semester so that your learning needs may be met and for referral to the Special Services office where documentation of your disability will be provided to receive services and accommodations.  The Special Services Office is in Student Services Center, Room 113.

Any exceptions to the above statements will be considered individually & only if you approach me about the proposed exception at least a week in advance.

This is an on on-line - distance educational (DE) course.

The weekly Canvas announcement will concisely summarize what you need to complete each week. The assignment page provides a detailed course guide. Work on all assignments one at a time, in the order they are listed. At the start of the course weekly welcome announcement will be sent to your Saddleback e-mail address. For a due date summary of the entire course consult the schedule.

Regular effective contact between the Professor and student is required for success. This class we will have weekly videos, web-casts and frequent emails (several per week), will post threaded discussion on important e-mails. In the past students seem to prefer the email communication over discussion board. The assignment page is very detailed on purpose it specifically address many of the questions raised in the past. When required actual phone calls will be made. and instructor does offer in-person help. In addition to in-person help we have 24/7 access to webcasting software. With webcasting software instructor/student can share screen and provides VOIP (Voice over IP - Internet) interactive connections.

Saddleback college also offers more individualized DE help at Canvas, login, or general Technical Support
The canvas site has two important links for help: student guides, and browser support (I don't recommended working on this class from a smartphone)

Netiquette is Internet manners, online etiquette, and digital etiquette all rolled into one word. Basically, netiquette is a set of rules for behaving properly online. Students are to comply with the following rules of netiquette:

• Identify yourself:
  • Begin messages with a salutation and end them with your name.
  • Use a signature (a footer with your identifying information) at the end of a message
• Include a subject line. If applicable; Give a descriptive phrase in the subject line of the message header that tells the topic of the message (not just "Hi, there!").
• Avoid sarcasm. People who don't know you may misinterpret its meaning.
• Respect others' opinions privacy. Do not quote or forward personal email without the original author's permission.
• Acknowledge and return messages promptly.
• Copy with caution. Don't copy everyone you know on each message.
• No spam (aka junk mail). Don't contribute to worthless information on the Internet by sending or responding to mass postings of chain letters, rumors, etc.
• Be concise. Keep messages concise—about one screen, as a rule of thumb.
• Use appropriate language:
  • Avoid coarse, rough, or rude language.
  • Observe good grammar and spelling.
• Use appropriate emoticons (emotion icons) to help convey meaning. Use "smiley's" or punctuation such as :-) to convey emotions. View the list of emoticons  at Netlingo and SmugBook

• Use appropriate intensifiers to help convey meaning.
  • Avoid "flaming" (online "screaming") or sentences typed in all caps.
  • Use asterisks surrounding words to indicate italics used for emphasis (*at last*).
  • Use words in brackets, such as (grin), to show a state of mind.
  • Use common acronyms,but know the context meaning discussed. (e.g., LOL usually means "laugh out loud", in gaming in means League of Legends, it also means Lot of Love)
  • do not use ALL CAPS or multiple exclamation marks (!!!)
• Be courteous to the other students in the class. You might find it helpful to read your posting out loud before you submit it: the "tone" is a very important part of electronic communication. When you read your message out loud does it sound the way you would speak to another student in the classroom?
• Refrain from inappropriate language.
• Never make derogatory comments toward another person in the class.
• You can disagree with ideas, but do not make personal attacks.

Student Expectations To be successful in this course, you are expected to: Complete the Student Learning Contract by Friday of the first week. Read the entire Syllabus. Consistently check Announcements, your school email account and Canvas Inbox. Review the Calendar for due dates. Participate in Discussions (post weekly and response to your classmates). Turn in your own work that's been thoughtfully completed. Proofread for errors in spelling and grammar. Communicate with your instructor with any problems or confusion well in advance of the due date. Complete all projects, discussions, assignments, online quizzes and/or exams on time. What to Expect from your Instructor As your instructor, I will Communicate to you via your school email address, announcements, and Canvas Inbox. Respond to your email or phone message within 24-48 hours. Monitor all discussions and provide feedback to the entire class where needed at least weekly. Provide individual feedback on assignments/papers/projects within one week of the due date. Work with you so you will have a successful learning experience in this course! Provide all course material in an accessible format.

 

Communication is the most important element in an online course. I encourage you to send me an email message if you have an urgent issue. You can post a question in the Student Lounge to see if other students can lend a hand.

 

Future Course Drop Policy

Please complete the Student Learning Contract, post your introduction, respond to at least two classmates then complete any activities required for Module 01. T

 

Discussion Tips

For online discussions to be successful, it is recommended that you participate within the designated time period indicated in the course. As you develop your response here are a few tips you can use to avoid the "I agree or disagree' responses

1. Share your experiences as it relates to the topic.
2. Identify and discuss your opinion and describe why you agree or disagree.
3. Search reputable sites, books or articles that pertain to the topic.
4. Add a different view with specific examples. 

Have a question or need help?

If you have a general course question, post it in the Course Related Questions Discussion. Keep in mind that if you have a question, many other students might have the same question and this gives students the opportunity to communicate with each other.

General Question Example: When is the assignment due? I need help with the steps on page __. Can you explain ____? 

If you have an urgent course related or personal question, send me an email message. Type the course name/number in the subject line of your e-mail and include your first and last name with your StudentID#. 

Personal Question Example: What did I miss in the _____ assignment or quiz?

Quizzes are based on material covered in the Modules as well as the assigned readings in the textbook, associated videos and other instructional materials.

You will have 40 minutes to complete each quiz/exam and 1 attempt.

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Mobile Apps

Download the Canvas Mobile App (Apple iOS Canvas App . for iPhone/iPad, Android Canvas App)
Mobile Guides for Canvas

Tip: If your computer crashes, you can always use your Smartphone or Tablet to access your course materials! Taking quizzes, or watching webcasts is can be done on a mobile devices. However, it is recommended you use a large screen device when interacting with submit or using an IDE.

Post Your Introduction!

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What to Do

Post a short introduction, at least 25 words, telling us;

1. Why you are taking this course;
2. Your education and/or career background;
3. Are you working towards earning a certificate or degree at Saddleback
   
4. In your opinion, how do you learn best?
5. What is your favorite vacation or get away place?

At first, online courses can seem overwhelming, so you may be searching for comfort food during the first week! I’d say for me it’s probably ice cream, so share your favorite ice cream flavor or “go to comfort food” with us in your post.

Discussion Directions

After you type your initial post by Wednesday evening, read through the other entries and reply directly to at least two classmates by Friday evening. When you reply, please type the name of the classmate you are responding to, provide a welcome message to that person, and type your name at the bottom of the message. Make sure to use proper grammar, capitalization, (I instead of i) and punctuation in this college level course in all correspondence. Please avoid “text” or “twitter speak” when corresponding.

Summary

Post by Wednesday evening at 11:59 pm Pacific Time and Respond to at least two classmates by Sunday evening at 11:59 pm Pacific Time.

Grading

To view the grading rubric for this discussion, click the menu icon (upper right) and then click Show Rubric.

Looking forward to meeting all of you!

 

 

Other than Disabled Students Programs and Services (DSPS) directed auxiliary aids and academic accommodations, the use of any electronic listening or recording device in any classroom is prohibited without the explicit prior consent of the instructor (CA Ed Code Sec. 78907). It is in violation of South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD) policies (BP 5401 & AR 5401) which address student conduct. It is also a crime to record any private communication, such as a classroom lecture, without the consent of all parties to the conversation (Cal. Penal Code § 632). Violation of such rules may result in disciplinary action