Yes, you can be successful in this course!

I want you to be successful in this course. Each week you will have reading, discussion boards, online lessons, and module 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!

I recommend that you log in at least three times per week to complete your work. Use the Canvas Calendar and create alerts on your phone or on your computer for lesson due dates or anything else you think you might forget! Set up your Notifications in Canvas as well. (You can receive notifications via text.)

Take your tests from a reliable computer, preferably one with high speed. I will not reopen tests if they are missed or lock up after the day they are due so please give yourself enough time to find a solution if there is a problem. Take your chapter tests early, well before the 11:59 pm cut-off time, or email me if you have any difficulty time with technical issue.

I'm sure you understand that it is your responsibility to get to a computer to complete your work on time. Use a hotspot with your cell phone if your computer crashes or your Internet goes down.

Send me an email if you need any assistance or support.

Student Activities:

In order to achieve the student learning outcomes you will be evaluated through the following assignments:

Tests: To assess general knowledge of course material and critical thinking skills, students will course exams.

Discussion Forums: To make sure students engage each other over the material, each student will be graded on discussion forums dispersed throughout this course worth points. These posts must be professional, meaningful and incorporate specific examples from the text or Learning Modules. : Students will select a topic to research.
Reading and Module Quizzes: students must complete reading assignments for certain chapters of our ebook and complete the following questions.
Checkpoint/Test/Final exam: These are open book and open notes that allow you to check your understanding of the reading.

Time Commitment

The time to complete each module may vary from week to week. 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 4-5 hours on the reading and assignments each week.