Everyone has different skills and experiences coming into this course. For some, this is your first online class. Therefore, I have provided some strategies to help you increase your online learning success!

Strategy	WHY use this strategy	WHAT this strategy involves	HOW to get started
Check in with yourself (How ready are you to take an online class?)	Part of the planning process is to see where you are right now, before you set any goals or do any work.	You will take a survey to identify strength areas and growth areas for online learning.	First, take this online learner readiness survey (link opens new window) and save the results. Then pick one thing you will do to prepare for our class.
Set personal goals (What do you want to get from this class?)	Most people define "successful online learner" as someone who completes an online class with a passing grade. For this online class, that's just the beginning! You will have the chance to earn the grade that you want AND apply what you learn to your own life right now.	Set a long-term goal for the entire semester. (Note: Throughout the semester, you also should set short-term, weekly goals of what you want to achieve.)	Follow these goal setting ideas from the RescueTime blog Connect your long term goals to your core values. Remove the decision to work towards them every day. Break your long term goals into short term tasks. Ignore “urgent” tasks by creating if/then statements for your life. Skip the “messy middle” by starting at the finish line.
Take responsibility (When will you work on this online course?)	Before you start this fully online course, it's important to know what you are getting into. Online courses require taking responsibility for deadlines, practicing time management on a weekly basis, and balancing school with other priorities in your life.	You will identify regular times to work on this online course. This is just like putting a face-to-face class on your schedule!	Create calendar entries, showing that you have scheduled roughly 5 hours each week for this class. You can use a paper calendar or a digital calendar like the Google calendar app.
Get ready (How will you get ready for this online course?)	Based on your survey results, any past experiences taking online courses, and your personal feelings/attitudes/beliefs, there are things--big or small--you can do to get ready.	You will identify at least one thing you can do to support yourself in reaching your goal for this class.	Review some online learning readiness tutorials. Make sure you have access to the right technologies for an online course. If you don't, let me know so I can help you find alternate solutions. Find a study buddy or create an online study group to motivate you to do the work each week.

How to Navigate Canvas

Before we dive into more specifics on this course, have you ever taken an online course on Canvas, the Learning Management System (LMS) all Peralta colleges use?

If you are new to Canvas, or even if you are not, check out this short video below about basic features of Canvas and how to navigate to your courses.

Where To Go for Help

Where to go for Help

More Canvas Support

Online Canvas Student Guide
Online Canvas Student Video Guide
Use the Help button in the global menu to the far left to:

- Find more support resources
- Email your instructor for any course you are enrolled in
- Access the 24-hour Canvas Support phone numbers to get help by phone - I highly recommend this if you need quick help 24 hours a day
  - Berkeley City College: (844) 589-3853
  - College of Alameda: (844) 592-2199
  - Laney College: (844) 600-4955
  - Merritt College: (844) 602-6289

Important: If you are having issues with enrollment, such as being unable to access a course you're enrolled for, you should email the Peralta Helpdesk @ helpdesk@cc.peralta.edu. Canvas Support will not be able to help with these types of issues.

Get the Canvas App on Your Phone

Android Devices: Canvas App for Android | Android Phones | Video for Android

iOS Devices: Canvas App for iOS | iOS Phones | Video for iOS Devices

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