How to Succeed in this Course-2

Getting Started HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL

Check the course homepage, calendar, announcements, assignment page, your email, and the course discussion board several times a week.
Set up your Canvas profile with your profile picture Links to an external site. and preferred name and personal pronouns Links to an external site.. Make sure your time zone Links to an external site. is set correctly. This course runs on Central Time.
Participate actively in class discussions by asking questions, responding to questions, and posting other comments.
Install the Canvas Student app Links to an external site. to make it easier to connect with the course.

Attend my office hours or schedule a meeting with me when you need help.
Keep up with your readings, assignments, and on-line quizzes (as applicable). They must be finished by the due date listed in the assignment description or course syllabus.
Add reminders to your Canvas Calendar Links to an external site. so you don't fall behind.

Set your individual course notifications Links to an external site. to help you be more successful.
- I use Announcements to communicate important information relevant to the entire class. I encourage you to set your Announcements related notifications to "Daily summary."
- I use Inbox (Conversations) or email to communicate with you privately. I encourage you to set your Conversations related notifications to "Notify immediately."
Add notification methods Links to an external site. that match the way you use technology.

Use my preferred communication method to contact me. This will help make sure you receive a timely response.
Practice "Netiquette". Be polite and respectful in your postings (no "Flaming" or posting / sending negative, hurtful comments to others); use good grammar and correct spelling; don't write in all caps (it feels like you're shouting) or exotic fonts (they may not show up on everyone's computer). In short, present your best self! Review the Netiquette Guidelines Links to an external site. for details.