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| CATALOG INFORMATION
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| Discipline and Nbr:
CSKLS 334 | Title:
TAKING AN ONLINE CLASS |
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| 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 |
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| | 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:
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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:
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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: | |
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| CSU GE: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| IGETC: | Transfer Area | | Effective: | Inactive: |
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| CSU Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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| UC Transfer: | | Effective: | | Inactive: | |
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Certificate/Major Applicable:
Not Certificate/Major Applicable
Approval and Dates
| Version: | 09 | Course Created/Approved: | 4/1/1999 |
| Version Created: | 3/16/2022 | Course Last Modified: | 3/15/2024 |
| Submitter: | Amy Flores | Course Last Full Review: | 3/26/2018 |
| Version Status: | Approved Changed Course | Prereq Created/Approved: | 3/28/2011 |
| Version Status Date: | 4/11/2022 | Semester Last Taught: | Fall 2023 |
| Version Term Effective: | Fall 2022 | Term Inactive: | Fall 2025 |
COURSE CONTENT
Student Learning Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this course, the student should be able to:
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1. Describe, access, and use web-based applications, materials, navigation procedures, and tools involved in online and hybrid college classes.
Objectives:
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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
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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:
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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:
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Online course materials
Instructor prepared materials
OTHER REQUIRED ELEMENTS
| Student Preparation |
| Matric Assessment Required: | X | Exempt From Assessment |
| Prerequisites-generate description: | NP | No Prerequisite |
| Advisories-generate description: | NA | No Advisory |
| Prereq-provisional: | N | NO |
| Prereq/coreq-registration check: | N | No Prerequisite Rules Exist |
| Requires instructor signature: | N | Instructor's Signature Not Required |
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| BASIC INFORMATION, HOURS/UNITS & REPEATABILITY |
| Method of instruction: | 50 | Distance Education, Delayed Interaction |
| | 72 | Internet-Based, Delayed Interaction |
| | 04 | Laboratory |
| | 71 | Internet-Based, Simultaneous Interaction |
| Area department: | CSKL | College Skills |
| Division: | 71 | Language Arts & Academic Foundations |
| Special topic course: | N | Not a Special Topic Course |
| Program Status: | 2 | Not Certificate/Major Applicable |
| Repeatability: | 00 | Two Repeats if Grade was D, F, NC, or NP |
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| SCHEDULING |
| Audit allowed: | N | Not Auditable |
| Open entry/exit: | N | Not Open Entry/Open Exit |
| Credit by Exam: | N | Credit by examination not allowed |
| Budget code: Program: | 0000 | Unrestricted |
| Budget code: Activity: | 4939 | College Skills |
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| OTHER CODES |
| Disciplines: | Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Basic Skills: | B | VOC, OCC, or General Basic Skills |
| Level below transfer: | Y | Not Applicable |
| CVU/CVC status: | Y | Distance Ed, Not CVU/CVC Developed |
| Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Either online or hybrid, as determined by instructor |
| Emergency Distance Ed Approved: | Y | Fully Online
Partially Online
Online with flexible in-person activities
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| Credit for Prior Learning: | N | Agency Exam |
| N | CBE |
| N | Industry Credentials |
| N | Portfolio |
| Non-credit category: | Y | Not Applicable, Credit Course |
| Classification: | Y | Developmental Preparatory Courses |
| SAM classification: | E | Non-Occupational |
| TOP code: | 4930.14 | Study Skills |
| Work-based learning: | N | Does Not Include Work-Based Learning |
| DSPS course: | N | NO |
| In-service: | N | Not an in-Service Course |
| Lab Tier: | 21 | Credit Lab - Tier 1 |
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