Coming soon, mark your calendar, the Getting Started Roundtable Discussion: April 15th at 1 PM. Join us to discuss the elements of a “Getting Started” or “Start Here” module that can improve the performance of your students and meet the standards for best practices for online courses. Why is this important? Students who get off …
Tag: Getting Started
Apr 01
It’s Never ‘Too Soon’ to Get Ready for Next Semester!
We’re gathering together for a round-table discussion on April 15th at 1 PM. For those of you in Sitka you will meet in room 230. The rest of us will join via Google Hang-out. PLEASE JOIN US. Share your ideas, suggestions and concerns and let’s compile a great Getting Started Kit for the future. We’ll …
Mar 23
Course Orientation or “Start Here” Modules
What is the purpose of the “Getting Started” or “Start Here” module that many of us put in our online courses? Is it a generic orientation to Blackboard with bland but important information that applies to any online course OR is it a personalized walk through of your expectations, your course organization and a warm …
Jan 12
Ways to Help Your Students Get a Good Start in 2015
Here are a couple of resources that might be very helpful to you as you begin the Spring 2015 semester. Nicole developed a resource that is posted on the Tips for Student Success blog, which we think you might want to include in your Getting Started or Start Here area. This provides valuable information for students about …