UNV108 T1 Navigatingthe Online Environment PDF

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One of the first assignments for the UNV 108 class....

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Name: Leslie Hewitt Course: UNV-108-0103 Date: May 17, 2020 Instructor: Thomas Christner

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 using the provided links inside the classroom by clicking on Dashboard>>Path>>Topic 1>>Study Materials. After you reviewed each resource explain how you think each resource will affect your education and experience at GCU. Resource GCU Mission and Vision Doctrinal Statement

University Snapshot

Christian Identity and Heritage

Explanation I chose GCU because of its deep roots as a Christian University. The Christ centered curriculum and core values of the University will better equip me in getting my degree.

The Doctrinal Statement is very similar to the Statement of Faith that I and our church believe in. It is the foundation that Christians today should live by. The University Snapshot is a great page I can go to when looking for information about the campus, University growth, campus events, sports and a message from the President. Looking at the Christian Identity and Heritage page will serve as a reminder to me that I made the right choice in a university to continue my education.

Complete the Student Learning Management System Tutorial (https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/media-element-view/new-student/1581AD8B-BC20-E811-9496005056A0B3BE). Explain the purpose of the course syllabus, course materials, and

announcements. Learning Management System Resource Course Syllabus

Course Materials

Purpose and Connection The course syllabus gives me an outline on the objectives for the course. It also gives a description of what the course is and what is needed as a prerequisite. Course materials has everything you need to complete

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assignments. The tasks and study materials with the links are listed here. Announcements are quickly accessed by clicking on the microphone in the upper right corner. Announcements include class activity and important items from your instructor.

Announcements

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

Private Forum

Questions to Instructor Forum Class Wall

Purpose The discussion questions are posted 2 times a week. They are used to show understanding of the material covered and to see how the class can respond to each other’s views on the lessons. The private forum is used to communicate privately with your instructor or classmates. This should be used to discuss items like grades and individual questions with your instructor. This forum is not private, everyone in class can see and respond to the questions. The video refers to it like “you are raising your hand in class”. The class wall is a place for you to post your personal bio and get to know your classmates and instructor.

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 LoudCloud 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

The Math Center can be used online or on campus. It is a tool to get help with math assignments and improve overall math skills used for projects.

Writing Center

https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-success-

The Writing Center can be used

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center/v3.1/#/tools/writing-center

online or on campus. Students can get help with writing assignments, guidelines and improve writing skills.

Writing Style Guides

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

The guides for APA, GCU, MLA and other styles and guidelines are located near the middle of the page. If you click on them, they will take you to the guides and the templates to use in your writing assignments.

Library

http://library.gcu.edu/

The library is where you can find your reference and research items.

Student Portal

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

This is the main student page, you can find your apps, courses, adviser information. The apps are the easy links to all your information.

Student Success Center (LoudCloud/Portal)

https://support.gcu.edu/hc/enus/articles/115010379248-Logginginto-the-New-GCU-Portal

The LoudCloud classroom portal is on your student portal. I looked in the student success center and it gave me instructions on how to login to the LoudCloud.

Clinical Field Experience Handbook

https://www.gcumedia.com/lmsresources/student-success-centercontent/documents/coe/clinical-fieldexperience-handbook-licensureprograms.pdf

The handbook outlines the expectations and the qualifications required to be a teacher.

ThinkingStorm

https://www.thinkingstorm.com/login. aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fStudent %2fDefault.aspx

ThinkingStorm is an online tutoring service. GCU will pay for the first 20 hours.

Academic Catalog/Policy

https://students.gcu.edu/studentresources/learning-resources.php

Both the Academic Catalog and Academic Policy links are located on this page. The Catalog will give you

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information on degrees, courses and the college mission statement. The Policy gives you information on the policy and procedures of GCU. GCU Tech Support

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

Where you can get help with accounts and passwords, ebooks, Loudcloud, classroom resources, computers and software, and campus resources.

Events on Campus —Calendar/GCU Engage

https://events.gcu.edu/

Tells students everything that is going on at the main campus. The GCU Engage is an app that can be downloaded to any Google and Apple product.

Clubs/Student Organizations

https://students.gcu.edu/studentaffairs/student-engagement/clubs-andorganizations

Gives students information on all the clubs and organizations they can join while a student.

COE Social Media

https://www.instagram.com/gcu/ https://www.facebook.com/GrandCany onU

Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and LinkenIn are all the social media platforms that GCU is on.

Wellness Center/Student Care

https://students.gcu.edu/studentresources/health-and-wellnesscenter.php

The Wellness Center/Student care is open for the health needs of the GCU students.

Title IX

https://www.gcu.edu/sites/default/files /media/Documents/Title-IX-Booklet.pdf

This handbook and link gives students the information needed for sexual misconduct or sexual harassment case.

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.

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Career Reference Guide

Resources

What does this resource do for you?

Academic & Career Excellent (ACE) Center

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

https://students.gcu.edu/student-resources/studentWhere I can make a success/ace-centers/career-resources.php profile to use in the ACE center. Will help with resume and [email protected] interview skills.

Career Compass

It is good to revisit assessments such as this one every so often to reevaluate your goals, focus, and direction. I will use this to look for internships and how I can earn credits while doing an internship.

GCU Internships

Where do you find this resource? (Provide link, contact info, etc) https://students.gcu.edu/student-resources/career-impactcenter.php

https://www.focus2career.com/Portal/Login.cfm?SID=810

https://students.gcu.edu/student-resources/office-ofinternships.php 6026398901 ACE@gcu. edu

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