Being Successful in this Course
I want you all to be successful in this course! Each week you will have reading, assignments, and quizzes to complete. There is a temptation to think in-person activities are more urgent than your online work. The problem is, then your online assignments pile up and you fall behind. Follow the weekly schedule and stay on top of your assignments. All of your assignments for the week will be due each Sunday night. ABSOLUTELY NO LATE WORK WILL BE ACCEPTED! I strongly recommend you work ahead so that should you encounter any problems throughout the semester it will not affect your grade.
I recommend that you log in at least three times per week to complete your work. Use the Canvas Calendar and create alerts in your phone or on your computer for lesson due dates or anything else you think you might forget! Set up your Notifications in Canvas Links to an external site. as well. (You can receive notifications via text Links to an external site..)
Take your tests from a reliable computer, preferably one with high speed or a T1 line. I will not reopen tests if they are missed or lock up after the day they are due, and I do not check email over the weekend, so please give yourself enough time to find a solution if there is a problem. Take your chapter tests early, well before the 11:59pm cut off time, or you risk the test closing and losing your score.
It is your responsibility to get to a computer to complete your work on time. Please do not contact me for extra time on assignments. I strongly urge you not to wait until the last minute to do your work!
Course Syllabus
The course syllabus (see "Syllabus" in left menu) contains important information about class procedures, due dates, grading policies, etc. It's a guideline for what you can expect of me and what I expect of you throughout the term.
Time Commitment
Time to complete each module may vary from week to week, so be sure to get a handle on what is required each week so that you can plan in advance. If you want to get the most out of the materials presented and earn the best grade you can, you should plan to spend at least 7-8 hours on the reading and assignments each week.
Feedback Policy
I value an interactive and personal learning environment and I want to make sure you know that you're not alone in the course. Please contact me with questions, concerns or just to dig deeper into the week's material. The best way to reach me is by email at oabdul-majid@collegeofthedesert.edu. You can expect a response from me within 24-48 hours during the week. I will typically grade all assignments within 24-72 hours of the due date; the correct answers for quizzes will be available immediately upon the due date and time.
Canvas Mail
If I need to get a hold of you this semester, I'll contact you through Canvas mail. You can access this feature by clicking "Inbox" in the left-hand global navigation bar.
I respond to email within 24hours, Monday through Friday. Please include the course name and section number in the subject line.