FIRST WEEK OF CLASS & BEYOND

MINF2201: Microcomputer Applications

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  FIRST 3 DAYS
(First 2 days in Summer)
STUDENT DROP/ADD PERIOD

STEP #1:
DETERMINE if MINF2201 fits well with your schedule this semester.  
 DAY 4 & 5
(Day 3 in Summer)
MORNING AFTER DROP/ADD ENDS
STEP #2:
Lab REGISTRATION
Complete Syllabus Quiz
BEGIN Coursework
WEEK 2 & Beyond
(Day 4 & beyond in Summer)
MORNING AFTER DROP/ADD ENDS
STEP #3:
FOLLOW Deadlines
ASK for Help
THINGS YOU NEED TO DO!
Be sure to:
  1. Check D2L for Course Updates throughout the first week of class
  2. Review  ALL of the following Info
    • Attendance Drop Info
    • Required Resources
    • Course Syllabus
    • Course Schedule
    • Course Policies
    • Mac User Info
    • Online Course Helps
  3. MARK All Important Dates/Deadlines in personal calendar
  4. ASK Questions now! While there is still time to Drop and Add another course.
*Using a MAC will cost extra unless you have access to campus labs or a windows based computer!

*Online Courses are NOT easier and do NOT require less time. However, they ARE more flexible and a wonderful asset to those who manage time well.

Be sure to:
  1. Register in the Perason Online Lab
  2. Complete the Orientation/Syllabus Quiz (located inside the online lab)
  3. Begin Course Assignments (by order provided in schedule)
**Use the 17 Day Free Trial Registration from Pearson if you have not received your Financial Aid or Texts.

*Complete Both Steps Prior to the GRU Attendance Drop Date in order to prevent being Dropped from the Course for non-attendance. Scroll Down for Attendance Drop Informaiton
Be sure to :
  1. Stay ahead of deadlines
  2. Use resources in the lab and on Prof Schmidt's website
  3. Contact Prof Schmidt with any questions

*Deadlines ARE the day assignments are to be completed.

**Deadlines ARE NOT the day to begin working on the assignment or to plan on doing the majority of the assignment.

You Should KNOW :
(all found on Prof. Schmidt's Website)
  1. Best way to contact Prof Schmidt
  2. Options for Online Support for from Prof. Schmidt
  3. How to manage Lab/Computer Issues
  4. What happens if you submit someone else's work in part or in full
  5. Extra Credit Options
GETTING STARTED - LINKS & DOWNLOADS
CLICK to VIEW PROF. SCHMIDT'S
Required Resources Webpage
MAC User Webpage
(Syllabus & Schedule)

CLICK to DOWNLOAD
First Week of Class Flyer
Required Resource Flyer
MAC User Flyer
D2L NEWS POST - Welcome

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GRU's Attendance Policy
Lab Issues / Pearson Contact







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MyITLab Getting Started Flyer
Students Must Check D2L News Posts for Course Code ID's and Lab Registration Instructions		 CLICK to VISIT
Online Lab (Pearson's MyITLab)
Locating and Beginning Assignments
How To Videos
MINF2201 Homepage

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Course Schedule/Grade Worksheet

*Review MINF Course Resource Links on MINF2201 Homepage!

ATTENDANCE DROP

GRU DROP DATE EXPLANATIONS:

 

GRU has two drop dates:

  1. The add/drop period for students (typically the first 2-3 days of classes) that allows students to adjust their schedule for the semester without a withdrawal showing on their transcript.

  2. The attendance drop date, (typically 5-7 days after the start of classes) which is determined by and used by the registrar to drop students from courses which they have not yet attendend. A withdrawal will appear on transcripts.

For MINF2201:

  1. Students should review the course syllabus, schedule, policies, required resources, and other information on Professor Schmidt's website to determine whether to drop the course during the student drop/add period or to remain in the course for the semester.

Students choosing to remain in the course:

  1. Will receive the Course Code ID and instructions for registration in the online lab via D2L the morning after the student drop/add period.

  2. Are required to register in the online lab and complete an assignment before the attendance drop date to be counted as attending the course and prevent being withdrawn by the registrar due to non-attendance.

Students choosing to remain in the course that DO NOT Register in the Online Lab AND Complete an Assignment by the Attendance Drop date, will be dropped from the course by the Registrar! These students will be encouraged to register for the course the following semester but will not be added back by the professor! See below for more details.

 
FIRST WEEK FLYER

MINF2201: GETTING STARTED

(First Week of Class: Online and Hybrid Students)

  1. DECIDE: Is this course a good fit for your schedule this semester

  2. REGISTER and COMPLETE SYLLABUS QUIZ and BEGIN COURSEWORK: Prevent being dropped for non-attendance

  3. STAY in Contact, ASK Questions, FOLLOW Deadlines: Stay ahead of deadlines and contact Professor anytime!

*MAC USERS be sure to read the MAC USERS SECTION on my Getting Started Webpage!

 

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS BY SEMESTER CALENDAR

DURING STUDENT DROP/ADD PERIOD:

 

  • Check Announcement in D2L News

  • Review Prof. Schmidt’s Website

    • Course Syllabus, Schedule, Policies, Assessments

    • Getting Started and Required Resource webpages

    • Online Course Prep Guide

  • Decide if you are remaining in the course for this semester

    • If NO: I hope to see you next semester

    • If YES:

      • Mark Calendar with due dates

      • Purchase Required Resources

      • Watch D2L for release of Course Code IDs

MORNING AFTER DROP/ADD PERIOD ENDS:

 

  • Check D2L News for Course Code ID and Pearson Online Lab Registration Instructions

  • Register in the Online Lab (Pearson’s MyITLab)

  • Complete the syllabus quiz with a 90% or better and begin working on assignments

BEFORE

GRU ATTENDANCE DROP DATE (usually

5th – 7th day of semester):

 

*Greater Details and Drop Date Explanations are available on Professor’s Getting Started Webpage

***ANY STUDENT THAT HAS NOT ***

COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING TWO ITEMS

BY THE GRU ATTENDANCE DROP DATE

WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE COURSE BY THE REGISTRAR

 

(This course is taught every semester and the student will be encouraged to enroll the following semester but will not be added back this semester)

1.     REGISTERED IN THE LAB AND

2.     COMPLETED THE ORIENTATION/SYLLABUS QUIZ

 GRU Attendance Date is usually 5-7 days after the 1st day of classes

The exact Day and Time can be obtained from the Registrar

and will be released in D2L with the Course Code ID

8-Point Star: Need Explanation of GRU Drop Dates?