College Skills Course Intro Quiz

The fastest way to reach Higgins is through email.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

While you are more than welcome to email me, texting me on Remind will usually allow me to reply more quickly.

Throughout the course, we will be working through the textbook and covering chapters in order.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

We will be skipping around, not covering chapters in order. Make sure you follow the course calendar!

Which assignment will absolutely NOT be accepted late?

• Time Management project

• Achieving My Dreams project

• Success Team project

• Campus Resources project

Which assignments are NOT due on a Sunday night at 11:59pm?

• Campus engagement reflection

• The Success Team project

• Time Management Project

• Discussion board initial posts

Answer explanation

These assignments are the exceptions: The Success Team project is due on a Monday (the last day of class), and initial discussion board posts are due on Friday nights. All other assignments will be due on Sunday nights at 11:59pm.

True or false: Besides MindTap and participation assignments, you are only allowed ONE late assignment for the entire course (this includes campus engagement, reflections, and projects).

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Remember: if you need to use your one late assignment, you must submit the late work form (found in the Comprehensive Studies packet)

I can submit my work in all of the following file types, EXCEPT:

• Microsoft Word

• PDF file

• .JPEG or Mp4

• Pages file

Answer explanation

If you have a Mac, chances are you might use the Pages app instead of Microsoft Word. However, my computer isn't a Mac, so I can't open these files! Please download them as PDF first and then submit.

Besides emailing and texting on Remind, the best way to ask questions I have about the course is...

• by using the FAQ forum on Blackboard

• by asking other people who have taken COL 103 before

• by Googling what I need to know

• by sending out a classwide announcement on Blackboard

This course is considered ___________, which means there are no class meetings and you work at your own pace, as long as you are meeting assignment deadlines.

• synchronous

• asynchronous

Answer explanation

Because the class is asynchronous, you set your work pace. Most of your work will be due at the end of the week, BUT that doesn't mean you should wait until the end of the week to start working on it! This class will require you to manage your time well. In other words, DO NOT PROCRASTINATE!

When will you get your Success Team assignment?

• today

• tomorrow

• Week 2

• Week 3

For the Success Team project, each group is required to make a video explaining a topic covered during the course.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

While you may choose to create a video, you can present the information in several ways (presentation, infographic, etc.)