UNV108 T1 Navigatingthe Learning Environment Template-Online Gen Ed PDF

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This is to you navigate the learning environment. This also is so you can learn about study tools....

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Name: Lisa Vecchio Gomez Course: UNV 108 Date: 11/17/2021 Instructor: Dr. Basko

Navigating the Online Environment Template This reference guide is designed to help you be successful during your academic journey. Once you fill in the missing spaces, you will be able to use this information to access resources in the future. Review the GCU Mission and Vision, Doctrinal Statement, University Snapshot, and Christian Identity and Heritage. Links for these items can be located in class resources. After you reviewed each resource explain how you think each resource will affect your education and experience at GCU. Resource GCU Mission and Vision

Explanation Mission: Grand Canyon University prepares learners to become global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders by providing an academically challenging, values-based curriculum from the context of our Christian heritage. Vision: Grand Canyon University is a premier Christian University, educating people to lead and serve. Doctrinal Statement GCU’s Doctrinal Statement affirms our faith and beliefs as a Christian institution. The Doctrinal Statement outlines our commitment to the full inspiration of Scripture and brings our mission and identity into clear focus University Snapshot It has facts about the campus. Also, it states the GCU Mission and Vision. You can take a virtual tour of the campus. It has a section for university growth, student experience, GCU Athletics & GCU Club Sports, and a message from Our President. Christian Identity and It gives background information about when the college was Heritage founded. It talks about Faith Integration. It gives background information of what the Department of Spiritual Life is. It states that the college offers weekly chapel and The Gathering services. It has a section for GCU Hope, Life Groups and Global Outreach. © 2021. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

Complete the Student Learning Management System Tutorial (https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-success-center/?mediaElement=1581AD8B-BC20-E811-9496005056A0B3BE)Explain the purpose of the syllabus, class resources, and announcements.

Learning Management System Resource Syllabus Course Materials Announcements

Purpose The syllabus creates a structure for the class. Course Material helps students learn the lessons better. Announcements help the students know important information.

Describe the purpose of each of the following forums in this course: Discussion Forums, Class Questions, and Class Introductions. Forum Type Discussion Forums Private Forum Questions to Instructor Forum Class Wall

Purpose Discussion forums are there to get your participation grade for the week. Private forum is for asking the teacher questions that are irrelevant for the whole class. Questions for the instructor is used to ask the teacher questions that you and other students may need an answer to. The class wall is used to introduce yourself and get to k ow your other classmates.

Academic Reference Guide Directions: Provide the appropriate information in the blank spaces for each resource, for the two guides below. Included below are helpful links to view to locate the information in addition to the Student Success Center and the digital classroom. Main GCU Website: https://www.gcu.edu/ GCU Students’ Website: https://students.gcu.edu/

Resources

Where do you find this resource? (Provide link, contact info, etc)

What does this resource do for you?

Math Center

https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-successcenter/v3.1/#/tools/math-center

Helps students with math.

Writing Center

https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsHelps students with writing. resources/student-success© 2021. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

center/v3.1/#/tools/writing-center Writing Style Guides

https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-successcenter/v3.1/#/tools/writing-center

Helps students better their writing.

Library

https://library.gcu.edu

Helps students find different types of information.

Student Portal

https://newportal.gcu.edu/#/dashboar d

Helps students become successful.

Student Success Center (LoudCloud/Portal)

https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-successcenter/v3.1/#/

Has resources for students.

Practicum/Field Experience Manual

https://www.gcu.edu/college-ofhumanities-and-socialsciences/student-resources.php

This is to help students that need field work hours.

ThinkingStorm

https://support.gcu.edu/hc/enus/articles/204396434-ThinkingStorm

A live tutoring service.

Academic Catalog/Policy

https://www.gcu.edu/academics/acad emic-policies.php

This is used for the university handbook, academic calendar, and the academic catalog.

GCU Tech Support

https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us

This helps students resolve tech issues they may have.

Events on Campus —Calendar/GCU Engage

https://www.gcu.edu/whygcu/campus-life/studentaffairs/student-engagement

This keeps students up to date with different events going on.

Clubs/Student Organizations

https://www.gcu.edu/whygcu/campus-life/student-clubs-andorganizations

Talks about different clubs for students to join.

COE Social Media

Wellness Center/Student Care

Keeps everyone updated on what is going on at the school. https://www.gcu.edu/admissions/ca mpus-resources/health-wellnessclinic

Helps with health education and wellness promotion.

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Title IX

https://www.gcu.edu/academics/acad emic-policies/title-ix.php

Non-discrimination policy

End of course survey (EOCS)— this is informational you will do not need to fill in any information.

Provides students with the opportunity to give feedback to the university about the course, faculty, and student advisor. Feedback is confidential and provides valuable insight that is used to improve the overall university experience.

The EOCS is available only through the student portal and can be accessed one week before the end of class until one week after the end of class.

Career Reference Guide

Resources

What does this resource do for you?

Tutoring & Career Resources for Online Students

ACE Center provides you with the resources, professional knowledge, and support you need to successfully transition from academics into a purposeful career and satisfying employment. How can online students access tutoring? How do you book a LEAD on TutorTrac?

Career Connections

Career Compass

GCU Internships

Where do you find this resource? (Provide link, contact info, etc) https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-successcenter/v3.1/#/tools/tutoring-career

https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-successcenter/v3.1/#/excellence-center It is good to revisit assessments such as this one every so often to reevaluate your goals, focus, and direction. https://students.gcu.edu/studentresources/office-of-internships.php

https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-successcenter/v3.1/#/excellence-center

Helps students find what career path they want to take.

Reflection: In 75-100 words reflect on the following:  List at least three GCU resources (ex. Library, ACES, Career Connections, etc) you will use during your academic career and include how you will engage with those resources for the entirety of your time at GCU. © 2021. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.

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Describe what academic success skills you will need to improve upon or master in order to be successful at GCU (ex. note taking, study skills, time management, etc,).

Three resources I will be using are the Library, Math Center, and Writing Center. I will be using the Writing Center the mist because I struggle with writing so much. Although I am really good at math I will be using the Math Center. This is because I feel like using the Math Center to be my learning and understanding in math. I will be using the library to get information I need when it comes to looking up things for projects and essays. The one success skill I need to improve is my time management because that has always been an issue for me when it comes to getting things done.

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