MyITLab Locating and Beginning Assignments

MINF 2201: Locating and Beginning Assignments

FAMILIARIZE - LEARN - EVALUATE - DEMONSTRATE

FAMILIARIZE: Yourself with the material with the Video's and PowerPoints and other resources
LEARN: The material with the Chapter Simulation Trainers
EVALUATE: Your knowledge with the Chapter Simulation Exams
DEMONSTRATE: Your ability/knowledge with the Grader Projects

WHAT TO DO FIRST

D2L News or My Website
- Review Course Syllabus, Assignment Schedule, Course Policies, Etc.
Attend Orientation Session
Register in Online Lab (Free 14 day trial available)
- Complete Orientation Quiz
- Begin Assignments
  - Be sure to complete HW Simulation Trainer. It will drastically reduce the time required for assigmnet completion
Email Professor with Questions
Attend Seminars and Round Tables when offered

HELPFUL HINTS

A list of graded assignments can be found in multiple locations. Take a look at them all and determine which visual you prefer. I recommend the To Do List View.

Video demonstrations for many tasks are available on my "MyITLab How-To Videos" webpage!

Video demonstrations are available for ALL Simulation steps via the Learning Aids Button!

Visit Professor Schmidt's FAQ webpage for help with difficult questions. If you can't find the answer to your question on the FAQ webpage, contact Professor Schmidt as soon as possible to prevent losing points for missing deadlines!

TYPES OF ASSIGNMENTS

Simulations: Everything you need is 'just there!' Go to where the file, picture, etc. 'would' be located to insert them and they will appear. This is a simulation! *Access to the internet and a supported browser are required.
Grader Projects: All You! These are your chance to demonstrate what you know. Must be worked in the actual MS Office 2016 software and in order of the instructions.
Quizzes: All you need is access to the internet, a supported browser, and your brain!

MY WEBSITE

Everything you need! Including the following:
- Course Schedule: Lists assignments by Due Date, Text Chapter, as well as displaying holidays, weeks without due dates, and iCareer Seminar dates.
- Assignment Map: Displays graded assignments by module, text book, and point values. It does NOT show actual individual due dates.
- Course Policies, How To Videos, Links/Resources, Contact Professor, Online Support, Suggested Plan of Study, Extra Credit, Visuals of assignments and more!

MYITLAB

Lab Assignment Calendar (click for picture): Displays all graded assignments along with the Syllabus Quiz (required but not graded) and Skill-Based Trainer HW (not graded but highly recommended).
- To Do List (click for picture): Opens a separate webpage that provides toggle capability between Course Materials, Assignments (calendar and list view), Grades, and Notifications.
Course Materials (click for picture): Houses and displays everything via folders.
- Syllabus Quiz: A grade of 90% or higher is required prior to beginning graded course assignments.
- MAIN FOLDER: Links to Professor Schmidt's website, e-text, course syllabus, etc.
- E-TEXT FOLDER: Downloads for various mobile devices, direct access to the entire e-text, and option to purchase $35 whole punched text (for students that opted for no physical text).
- CONCEPT FOLDERS: (Office Features, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, TIA-Technology in Action) Provides access to online resources for study assistance (PowerPoint, Study Guides, Flash Cards, Videos, Trainer HWs, Etc.) and access to graded course assignments and Trainer HW's.
  - GRADED ASSIGNMENTS are always located in the "ACTIVITIES" folders.
    (Example path to Graded Assignments: Click Module folder [Word] > Chapter folder [Ch1] > Activities folder [for Trainer HWs and Trainer Exams] -OR- Grader Activities folder [for Grader Projects])
  - RESOURCES are located in "STUDENT RESOURCE" folders.
    (Example path to Resources: Click Module folder [Word] > Chapter folder [Ch1] > Student Resource folder > the appropriate folder for your preferred resources [Videos, PowerPoints, companions website link, e-text, etc.])
    - Videos: There are various types of videos. Take a Peak of each kind and utilize the style you like best!
    - Companion Websites: Contain multiple types of Information and Activities to help any learner! (Mulitple Choice Chapter Review, Glossary, Crossword Puzzles, Flip Boards, Flash Cards, Matching, Project pages from the text, and MORE!)
    - PowerPoint: There are two types of PowerPoint and Audio. The Audio PowerPoints are a great lecture substitute for online courses!
Grades: Shows Overal Points to Date and Extra Credit
- Custom View Grades: Shows all graded assignments