CIS 103 Online Learning: Getting Started (2 credits)
Prerequisite Regular access to the Internet and familiarity with Web and E-mail.
Course Description
Through an introductory online experience, the student will learn about how online courses work and the personal preparation required for successful learning online. Topics covered include technical preparation, navigating the online course environment, online relationships, and how online learning differs from face-to-face instruction. The class will help students identify when and how online learning is best incorporated into their educational activities.
Course Content
I. Introduction: Overview of the course, Blackboard Profile Set-up, Readiness Self-Assessment
II. Technical Preparation: Computer Basics, Software Applications
III. Navigating the Online Course Environment
IV. Online Relationships: Writing Clearly, Reviewing Classmates’ Work, Contributing to the
Online Environment
V. Online Learning: Face-to-face vs. Online Classrooms, Determining Relevance of Social
Trends, Personal Motivational Strategies, Using Online Resources Effectively
Student Outcomes
1. Access and navigate an online classroom. (A, B,C, D, E)
2. Review classmates’ work, communicating ideas and opinions constructively in online classroom activities and discussion forums. (B, D)
3. Compare the characteristics of face-to-face and online instruction. (B, C)
4. Determine personal relevance of social trends in online learning. (B, C)
5. Identify personal motivational strategies for successful online learning. (B, C)
6. Demonstrate basic productivity software skills, e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint. (A,B,C D)
7. Follow written instructions. (B, D)
8. Write clearly, using acceptable grammar, complete sentences, punctuation, etc. (B, D)
9. Contribute to the creation of a collaborative online learning community (A, B, D)
10. Use Web-based search tools and library resources to gather information. (B, C)
Degree Outcomes
Information Competency: Graduates will be able to seek, find, evaluate and use information and employ information technology to engage in lifelong learning. Effective Communication: Graduates will be able to exchange messages in a variety of contexts using multiple methods.
Lecture Contact Hours 20
Lab Contact Hours 0
Clinical Contact Hours 0
Total Contact Hours 20
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