Welcome to ENG 11163 Online Orientation

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Welcome to ENG 111-63 Online Orientation

• Glenda Lowery
• Associate Professor, English and Reading

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Course Information

• ENG 111-63 is an on-line course that uses
  Blackboard. The primary course objective is to
  help you become a better writer by completing
  writing assignments, while getting feedback from
  other students and the instructor. All the
  information you need to complete assignments is
  in Blackboard or the required textbook.

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IS ENG 111 FLO FOR YOU?

• Since this is an on-line Blackboard course, you
  need certain attributes. You need to be an
  independent learner with the motivation and
  discipline required to stick to a schedule and
  finish assignments on time. You also need to be
  able to read and follow directions exactly and
  ask questions when you need help. Estimated time
  per week, regular session 8-10 hours summer
  session 15-20 hours.

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Instructor Information

• Glenda Lowery
• Warsaw Campus, Brick Annex
• 804 333-6778 voice mail Warsaw
• 804 758-6792 voice mail Glenns
• 804 333-6830 fax
• glowery_at_rcc.vccs.edu

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Instructor Availability

• Campus Office Hours TBAwill post in Blackboard
• I check my email six days a week I take off one
  day, usually Saturday or Sunday. I am rarely
  online after 9 p.m.
• If you email me and do not hear from me with 24
  hours, then assume I did not receive the email
  and send it to me again.
• Changes to my schedule will be posted on the
  Announcements page in Blackboard.

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Course Materials

• The Prentice Hall Guide for College Writers, 7th
  Edition
• ISBN 0-13-191822-2
• Hard cover including handbook

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Technical Requirements

• Students MUST have daily access to a computer and
  Internet.
• Students MUST have skills in keyboarding, word
  processing, sending and receiving email with
  attachments.
• Students MUST send files in Word format or RTF.
  Use of Microsoft Word is highly recommended.
• Students MUST meet the technical requirements and
  minimum computer skills described at the link
  below.
• http//www.rcc.vccs.edu/distance_ed/flo/flostandar
  ds.htm

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Computer Requirements

• A 400 MHz or higher PC and 128 RAM with CD-ROM,
  sound card, printer and the following specifics
• Operating System Windows 98 or higher
• Modem 56 kbps or higher
• Browsers Internet Explorer 5 or higher Netscape
  4 or higher
• Note Javascript and cookies must be enabled. AOL
  users should upgrade AOL 6.0 or connect through
  AOL and then use Netscape or Internet Explorer.
• Plug-ins (free downloads) Adobe Acrobat Reader
  QuickTime 5.0 or higher Real Player 8
• Software Microsoft Office 2000 or above and
  specifically Office XP for those taking IST
  courses.

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Dates to Remember

• FLO Orientation
• Add/Drop Last day to get a refund
• Withdrawal Deadline- Last day to withdraw without
  failing
• Last Day Work Due
• Day Grades Due
• See Blackboard for specific dates

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Things to Do Today

• Get a course packet and grade sheet.
• Fill out a 4X6 card name, mailing address, phone
  number, student ID , personal email address, RCC
  login, and password (optional)
• Fill out the information on the top of the grade
  sheet (name, ID, word processing program, RCC
  email address).

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Things to Do Today

• Make sure you can get into Blackboard.
• Get the textbook for the course.

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Things To Do When You Get Home

• Read the entire packet carefully.
• Make sure you understand
• Course requirements,
• Grading,
• Rewrite Policies,
• Incomplete Policy,
• Withdrawal Policy.

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Requirements

• Personal Narrative
• Six Unit Writing Assignments
• Seven Journal Responses
• Seven General Discussion Boards
• Seven Postings to Group File Exchange
• Seven Group Forums
• Six Prewriting Worksheets
• Meeting Deadlines
• Meeting the technology requirements for the course

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Instructional ProceduresSee Assignment Schedule
for Dates

• Read Chapter Assignments and Handouts and View
  PowerPoint Presentations
• Post General Discussion Board Response
• Submit Journal Response
• Complete the Prewriting Worksheet
• Write First Draft of Writing Assignment
• Post First Draft in Group File Exchange
• Participate in Writing Group Forum
• Send Second Draft to Instructor
• Instructor returns paper with suggestions for
  improvement/corrections
• Send Third draft Back to Instructor
• Instructor will respond with grade

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Working With Your Writing Group

• Groups consist of 3-4 students.
• Purposes of Writing Groups
• To read and evaluate other papers
• To get feedback from other students
• See handout Working With Your Writing Group

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Grading

• Grading Rubric (in Course Documents)
• Grades are posted in Blackboard at the end of
  every unit. Go to Tools and My Grades.

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Grading Points

• Personal Narrative20 pts.
• Six Unit Writing Assignments150 pts.
• Seven Journal Responses140 pts.
• Seven General Discussion Board Postings70 pts.
• Seven Group File Exchange Postings35 pts.
• Seven Group Forums105 pts.
• Six Prewriting Worksheets30 pts.
• TOTAL550
• Extra CreditUp to 30 pts. (See page 7)

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Grading Scale

• A 506-550 pts. (92-100)
• B 462-505 pts. (84-91)
• C 396-461 pts. (72-83)
• D 330-395 pts. (60-71)

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Rewrite/Late Policy

• Late papers cannot be revised.
• Papers that are more than two weeks late will not
  be accepted.
• If the third draft is not turned in on time, the
  paper will be graded as is.
• 3 late papers grade lowered one grade level

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Late Policy

• All group work must be done on time.
• General Discussion Board Postings and Journal
  Responses should be posted according to the
  schedule but will be accepted anytime.

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Incomplete Policy

• Students have to complete five of the units in
  order to request an Incomplete.
• Incompletes are not given automatically.

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Withdrawal Policy

• Students who do not attend Orientation, do not
  contact the instructor, and/or do not complete
  the Unit One assignments by the day before the
  add/drop date will be withdrawn on the add/drop
  date.
• Students who are two or more units behind by the
  withdrawal date will be withdrawn.

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Getting Started with Assignments

• Unit OneIntroduction to the Course See Due
  Dates in Packet and Blackboard
• Email the instructor if you have any questions.
• Get into Blackboard and read the assigned
  handouts/PowerPoints in Course Documents.
• Read the assignment in the text.
• Post General Discussion 1.
• Post Journal Response 1.
• Complete the Personal Narrative, save it in Word
  or RTF format.
• Post the Personal Narrative in the Group File
  Exchange.
• Get into your group discussion board, and
  participate in Forum 1 Evaluating the Personal
  Narrative.
• Revise the Personal Narrative and send the second
  draft to the instructor as an email attachment.
• Revise the paper according to the instructors
  comments and send in third draft.

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Posting a Paper in Group File Exchange

• Get into ENG 111-63 in Blackboard.
• Click Groups button on left.
• Click Group Pages.

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Posting a Paper in the Group File Exchange

• Find your group and click on it.

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Posting a Paper in the Group File Exchange

• Click File Exchange.

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Posting a Paper in the Group File Exchange

• Click Add File.

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Posting a Paper in the Group File Exchange

• In the title space, put the type of paper you are
  submitting and your name.
• For example, Personal Narrative by Jane Smith.
• Browse for your file and click on it.
• Now hit Submit.
• Message will say, Receipt Success.
• Click OK.

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Using the Group Discussion Forum

• Get into ENG 111-63 in Blackboard.
• Click the Groups button on the left.
• Click Group Pages.
• Find your group and click it.
• Click Group Discussion Board.

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Using the Group Discussion Forum

• Click on the Forum for that Unit.

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Using the Group Discussion Board

• Click on Add New Thread.

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Using the Group Discussion Forum

• In the subject line, put a title.
• Evaluation of Joes paper by Jane.
• Type in the responses to the questions.
• Click submit.

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Using the General Discussion Board

• Get into ENG 111-63.
• Click on General Discussion Board, not Groups.

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Using the General Discussion Board

• Click the discussion for that unit.
• Click on add new thread.
• In the subject line, put Response to General
  Discussion () by (your name).
• For example, Response to General Discussion 1 by
  John Doe.
• Respond to the prompt and then click Submit.

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For More Information, Read

• Journal Responses
• How to Post Papers in the Group File Exchange
• How to Participate in the General and Group
  Discussion Boards
• Working With Your Writing Group
• These handouts are in Course Documents.

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Important Notices!

• The course packet is intended to be used only as
  an introduction to the course. The official
  information is in Blackboard.
• The instructor will not change course
  requirements to meet individual student needs.
  Students who cannot meet the course requirements,
  including technology requirements, should
  withdraw.

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Evaluation

• To improve the course, students must evaluate the
  class. Please complete your course evaluation
  when posted in Blackboard near the end of the
  semester.
• Only you can make the course better by giving the
  college and the instructor constructive feedback.

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Login Help
Single Log In Page for Blackboard, Email and
Student Information System https//rcc.my.vccs.edu
/
FLO_at_rcc.vccs.edu
Be sure to look at the New Student Login
Procedures at http//www.rcc.vccs.edu/distance_ed/
flo/slp.htm
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Email and Blackboard Tips and Tricks

• If using AOL or other broadband internet
  providers, please open another browser such as
  Internet Explorer or Netscape 6.0 or higher.
• Make sure when sending attachments that the
  filename contains no spaces or special characters
  such as hyphens or symbols.
• If you are having trouble with opening blackboard
  or your email, make sure to view the VCCS outage
  page at http//helpnet.utility.vccs.edu/central/Lo
  gs/outagelog.htm.
• If you are typing a long email, you might want to
  type it in word and then cut and paste the
  information into your email message.
• Other tips can be seen at the VCCS Webmail FAQ
  page at http//webmail3.utility.vccs.edu/index.pl?
  funcusage

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Important Reminder

• Check the Announcements page of your Blackboard
  course frequently to see if I have posted
  important information.
• Check your RCC email frequently.

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Any Questions?

• Ask now.
• Or email me this weekend.

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Before You Leave

• Turn in 4X6 card.
• Turn in grade sheet.

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Have a great semester and get started on your
assignments!

• Im looking forward to hearing from you.