12/21/2024 6:57:30 AM	CSKLS 334 Course Outline as of Fall 2022	Changed Course
CATALOG INFORMATION
Discipline and Nbr:  CSKLS 334	Title:  TAKING AN ONLINE CLASS
Full Title:  How to Take an Online Class
Last Reviewed:3/26/2018

Units		Course Hours per Week			Nbr of Weeks	Course Hours Total
Maximum	.50	Lecture Scheduled	0		17.5 max.	Lecture Scheduled	0
Minimum	.50	Lab Scheduled	1.50		2 min.	Lab Scheduled	26.25
		Contact DHR	0			Contact DHR	0
		Contact Total	1.50			Contact Total	26.25
		Non-contact DHR	0			Non-contact DHR Total	0

Total Out of Class Hours:  0.00

Total Student Learning Hours: 26.25

Title 5 Category:  AA Degree Non-Applicable
Grading:  Grade or P/NP
Repeatability:  00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP
Also Listed As: 
Formerly:  CSKL 360

Catalog Description:

Introduces the basic knowledge and skills needed to take an online class. Course includes computer operations and terminology, online class components, email applications, time management, and ways to communicate online with students and instructors. Students must participate in a one-hour face-to-face orientation, usually the first day of class, or show evidence that they have viewed the available video orientation prior to beginning coursework.

Prerequisites/Corequisites:

Recommended Preparation:

Limits on Enrollment:

Schedule of Classes Information
Description:

Introduces the basic knowledge and skills needed to take an online class. Course includes computer operations and terminology, online class components, email applications, time management, and ways to communicate online with students and instructors. Students must participate in a one-hour face-to-face orientation, usually the first day of class, or show evidence that they have viewed the available video orientation prior to beginning coursework.

(Grade or P/NP)
Prerequisites:
Recommended:
Limits on Enrollment:
Transfer Credit:
Repeatability:00 - Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP

ARTICULATION, MAJOR, and CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Associate Degree:		Effective:		Inactive:
Area:
CSU GE:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
IGETC:	Transfer Area			Effective:	Inactive:
CSU Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
UC Transfer:		Effective:		Inactive:
C-ID:

Certificate/Major Applicable: Not Certificate/Major Applicable

COURSE CONTENT

Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Describe, access, and use web-based applications, materials, navigation procedures, and tools involved in online and hybrid college classes.

 

Objectives:

At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:

1. Connect to the Internet and access various avenues leading to online materials.

2. Identify hardware and software necessary for managing online course work.

3. Navigate between different areas of the learning management system (LMS).

4. Open and use email applications appropriate for class.

5. Word process documents and create folders for assignments.

6. Upload and download documents from the Internet.

7. Use online schedules, gradebooks, and other tools to track deadlines, manage assignments, and determine grades.

8. Utilize discussion forums to participate in online class dicsussions.

Topics and Scope

I. Understanding the Computer

    A.Hardware

    B.Basic software and operating system

II. Structure and Function of the Internet

    A. Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

    B. Types of internet connectivity

    C. Search engines

    D. Browsers and URLs

III. Learning Management System (LMS) and Course Organization

    A. LMS terminology

    B. Course home page

    C. Course website structure and components

    D. Personal profiles (e.g., configuring, changing, etc.)

    E. Other settings within LMS

IV. Online Learning Principles

    A. Time management

    B. Study skills

    C. Learning styles

    D. Organization

    E. Tracking progress (e.g., gradebook)

    F. Internet use "best practices"

    G. Reading and studying online

V. Online Communication and Writing

    A. Sending and receiving messages (e.g., announcements, discussions, chat, etc.)

    B. Email

    C. Submitting text assignments (e.g., upload, submission box, etc.)

VI. Online Testing

    A. Embedded quizzes, tests, and exercises

    B. Online test-taking strategies

Assignments:

1. Writing assignments in embedded exercises

2. Written responses to several weekly instructor-provided prompts via discussions page

3. Written responses to student entries via discussions page

4. Interactive online activities such as search engine requests, chat settings, etc.

5. Reading from 10-15 content areas

6. Ten to fifteen quizzes (one per content area) requiring navigation through online course

    components

7. Written summaries of four different online resources provided within course materials

8. Writing and uploading document(s) summarizing concepts and skills learned in the class

Methods of Evaluation/Basis of Grade.

Writing: Assessment tools that demonstrate writing skill and/or require students to select, organize and explain ideas in writing.		Writing 10 - 20%
Writing assignments; summaries; responses in email and discussions page
Problem solving: Assessment tools, other than exams, that demonstrate competence in computational or non-computational problem solving skills.		Problem Solving 20 - 30%
Interactive online activities
Skill Demonstrations: All skill-based and physical demonstrations used for assessment purposes including skill performance exams.		Skill Demonstrations 30 - 50%
Online navigation exercises
Exams: All forms of formal testing, other than skill performance exams.		Exams 20 - 40%
Quizzes: multiple choice, completion, short answer
Other: Includes any assessment tools that do not logically fit into the above categories.		Other Category 0 - 0%
None

Representative Textbooks and Materials:

Online course materials

Instructor prepared materials

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