4.gif (580 bytes) This web page is an example of the technical orientation students complete during the first week of class. Notice the various tasks performed during the orientation. They are designed to introduce students to Internet resources that are used throughout the semester.

Welcome to Title of Course

Instructor:
Phone:
Fax:
E-mail:
Course Listserv Address:
Technical Support:

Week One Technical Orientation - First Week of Class

Purpose: Week one assignments are designed to familiarize students with the format of the course web pages and to introduce them to the various technologies used in this web-based distance learning course. After you have completed assignments for week one, you will be able to access the cyber classroom by clicking the door at the bottom of this page.

Instructions: The table below contains assignments that students must complete during the first week of classes. Please complete all assignments below to enter the classroom web site and to begin working on the course content.

Books
Books
A links to the course syllabus and the on-line bookstore are found here.
World Wide Web
Listserv
Students subscribe to the course listserv.
E-Mail
E-Mail
Attachment
Students create a document, attach it to e-mail, and send it to the Instructor's e-mail address.
Message Board
Message
Board
Students access and use the course message board.
Reminder
Student ID
Students are reminded to get their student ID.
World Wide Web
FGCU
Library
Students access the library's web site and complete a library tutorial.
World Wide Web
Search
Students practice using a search engine.
Send E-mail
E-mail
Password
Students e-mail the Instructor requesting the password to enter the cyber classroom.

Enter the Classroom
Click the door to enter the Cyber Classroom.
Students will need a password to enter.

7r.GIF (1392 bytes)The orientation may seem daunting at first, but most students are able to complete the tasks within a few hours. After the assignments are completed students are given the password to enter the "Cyber Classroom."

The next page illustrates the look of the web pages in the cyber classroom.

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