Words of Wisdom

Most students take an online class because it fits with their work schedule or family life.

While these are good reasons to try an online course, you also need to make sure that you understand what it takes to be successful in an online class. Spend some time reviewing Canvas Online Student Readiness Tutorials in the Orientation module before class begins. Knowing how to use the Canvas tools will improve your technical skills and commitment to online learning. You will get a better sense of what is expected of you and what you will need to do in order to successfully pass any online class.

Online Best Practices

  • You do need to be self-disciplined and a strong independent worker to do well online.
  • If you complete these Canvas tutorials and find that you are not ready for online learning, do not be afraid to drop this course. It is better to drop the course now (you can still get your money back!) than fail it later. Please be honest with yourself about whether you can manage this class.
  • Your first "assignment" is to review these online readiness modules and be honest with yourself about whether you can do well in this class.
  • Course content is accessed through the weekly modules link by clicking the HOME link on the left.
  • After the first week of class, new weekly modules will be released every Monday morning by 12:00pm unless
  • otherwise noted through email communication.
  • Modules will have readings, videos, assignments, discussion, extra credit to explore and engage in.
  • Please adhere to due dates. if you feel you will be late on a due date, please email me BEFORE the due date.
  • Late assignments are subject to a reduction in points.
  • Please communicate with me using your school email account.
  • Get in the habit of accessing this online class every other day during the week.
  • Also, check your COD email regularly for class updates.
  • Turn on notifications in Canvas!  This helps to be notified of of class announcements, forum posts, and grade updates.
  • Participate in the discussions and make sure you read all of the instructions to get full credit for each assignment and discussion.

To proceed through the modules, you can use the Next button, which is always located near the lower right hand corner of the page.