instructor: despina prapavessi

Orientation MeetingElementary Statistics Math 142-5040

http://voyager2.dvc.edu/faculty/dprapavessi/Summer2009/courseinfo5040.htm

Welcome!Telephone conference line:  1-888- 886-3951

Pass code: 902428

Instructor: Despina Prapavessi

Get comfortable…Dial * 0  if you need to contact the operator for assistance.. Dial * 6  to mute your individual line with a private announcement.  Press * 6 again to unmute your line. Type a chat message to ALL with your name, and where are you connecting from. If you need to step away from your computer during the meeting, please send me a private chat message. To send a private message you need to change the settings in the chat area from “ALL” to “DespinaP” and then type your message.Take a note of these buttons on the left side of your screen; we will use them to ask and answer questions during the session.

Telephone conference line:  1-888- 886-3951Pass code: 902428

Have you taken an online class before?

• Yes? click on the button at the top of your screen.

• No? click on the button at the top of your screen.

Telephone conference line:  1-888-886-3951 Pass code: 902428

Have you taken a math online class using the MyMathLab program?

• Yes? click on the button at the right bottom of your screen.

• No? click on the button at the right bottom of your screen.

Telephone conference line:  1-888-886-3951 Pass code: 833093

Have you taken a math online class using the MyMathLab program?

• Yes? click on the button at the right bottom of your screen.

• No? click on the button at the right bottom of your screen.

Telephone conference line:  1-888-886-3951 Pass code: 902428

Have you satisfied the prerequisites for this course? The prerequisite for math 110 is pre-algebra (math 65 or equivalent) or a passing score on the assessment test.

How many hours per week are you planning

to study for this class?

Why are you taking this class online?

Topics for today’s session

• How to be a successful online student

• Discussion of the course syllabus

• Take a tour of the course website

Characteristics of successful online students.

• They try to get things done early.

• They carefully read and follow written instructions.

• They develop quickly confidence with using the course website, the internet, e-mail, discussion board and basic word processing.

Do you know what your learning style is?

Suggestions at the sites below can help you determine your style and tailor the best learning strategies.

• http://www.metamath.com/lsweb/dvclearn.htm

• http://www.vark-learn.com/english/index.asp

• http://www.engr.ncsu.edu/learningstyles/ilsweb.html

Do you have a question?

Click the hand button at the mid-left of your screen

Elementary Statistics, Math 142Course Syllabus

You can access the syllabus at

http://voyager2.dvc.edu/faculty/dprapavessi/Summer2009/Syllabus5040.htm

Please print a copy for your records.

Do you have a question?

Click the hand button on the left side of your screen

To get to our course website•Launch your internet browser•Go to http://www.coursecompass.com

Click on register

Follow the directions on your screen to register…

COURSE ID: prapavessi55097

Please enter the course ID: prapavessi55097 then click on “Find Course…”

Choose the appropriate enrollment option, enter your access code or credit card info then click on “Next…”

Read the license agreement, then click on “I accept…”

Now you need to enter your personal account information…

…the school zip code is 94523…

…and you get a confirmation page. Great!! You are done with registration.You may now login into the class.

You are ready to enter our class…

And now we are almost ready to get started…we only need to download the plug - ins

Tech support : 1-888-695-6577, M-Th 6 am-7pm, F 6am- 2pm, Su 2pm- 7pm

Have you successfully downloaded the plug- ins?

• Yes? click on the button at the right bottom of your screen.

• No? click on the button at the right bottom of your screen.

Now I will give you a quick tour of the site…Do you have a question?

Click the hand button on the left side of your screen

The End

I hope you will enjoy this course….Always share your questions and difficulties with the class…