Start Here Module

Start Here Module

The Start Here module gives the students an introduction to the course, instructor, and content.

Students go through this module as the first step in starting the course when it opens. It is usually used as attendance verification as well.

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The following slides show what can be found on each page of the Start Here module.

Welcome to Start Here

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The following pages will introduce you to the course environment, course policies, your classmates, and your instructor. There will also be a page that addresses specifics of how your computer should be set up to ensure that a technology problem does not interfere with your work.

You will be given a reading quiz over basic information from these pages, and you must score 100% on the quiz before you may begin the course. Therefore, it is important that you review all pages within the Start Module carefully and completely.

​​Welcome to the Course!

​INSTRUCTORS: type a brief course introduction/overview here.

If this information is already contained in your syllabus, you may either repost it here or omit this page by hiding it or removing it using the Course Builder tool (Course Admin > Course Builder).

​​Course Introduction

Type a first-person introduction of yourself here. Examples of what you might include are:

Your name; Your academic background and credentials; Why you're interested in teaching this course; How this course is relevant to your life/academic interests.

Be sure to add a recent photograph of yourself. You can center the photograph using the HTML editor toolbar provided in Brighstpace.

About Your Instructor

In order to be successful in your online class, you must have: a reliable computer or mobile device; basic skills in computing, word processing, sending and receiving email, downloading and installing software applications, and web navigation.

Things included on this page will be:

SOFTWARE APPLICATIONS​

ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS​

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

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Tech Requirements

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Check out the following video on proper netiquette when working and communicating online. These rules apply to discussion posts, email communications, online chats, and all other forms of online communication. You will be expected to abide by these rules for the duration of the class.

Netiquette Video

Netiquette

Tips for Success

On this page you will find expectations listed out for online courses. You will also find online course policies, and information about online discussions and postings. Following that are expectations for achieving responsible online discourse and guidelines for online discussions.​

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Online Course Policies, Expectations, and Guidelines

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​A discussion prompt for attendance verification and for the class to get to know one another:

Tell us who you are! Be sure to include information like: Your name; Your major; Your interests; Something unique about yourself.

Be sure to read and respond to your classmates' introductions. 

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Introduce Yourself!

The key to success in any online course is committment. Online courses demand as much if not more time than traditional classroom courses. It's a good idea to log in at least once a day to check for updates, announcements, e-mail, etc. Expect to work hard in an online course.

​*Tips are success are also listed on this page.

Submit a document to this dropbox in order to demonstrate you understand how the Assignment submission process works.

Sample Assignment

Now that you've reviewed the syllabus and important course policies, met your instructor, introduced yourself to your classmates, and submitted a sample assignment to the Assignments tool, you're ready to complete the Entry Quiz for the course. This quiz consists a few simple questions about the materials you've encountered in this module. You'll have unlimited attempts to score 100%.

Next Steps and Entry Quiz

Time for a Quiz!

Answer these questions to review what you have learned about the Start Here module.

Multiple Choice

Do you have to fill out the entire Start Here Module?

• If you want...

• Yes

• No

• Maybe?

Fill in the Blank

At the end, the students have to complete an introduction discussion, a sample assignment and an

Multiple Choice

The Start Here module can be used for attendance verification.

• Yes

• No

Multiple Choice

An instructor has to customize the About your Instructor page.

• If you want...

• No

• Yes

• Maybe?