First Week Essentials
Just as in face-to-face courses, the first week of class can sometimes leave you with more questions than answers. Optimally, it is helpful to take steps before class to ensure an easy transition on the first day. If that is not possible, however, there are still some steps you can take during the first week of class to help you be successful.
Here are some things you should think about during the first week of class:
Finally, Get Going: Remember, you may only have six weeks to complete your course. If you want to increase your chances for success, you will need to commit to actively participating from the first day until the last day of class.
Technical Assistance
Although this Guide provides some technical information, you will need to contact the Learning Resource Center (LRC) if you experience specific technical difficulties with Course Tools/Vista while participating in your online course.
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- Technology used for online always has problems.
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- Sometimes there are difficulties, but most things are easy to fix.
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- First, recognize that usually your online course will work just fine.
- Practicing with the Course Tools/Vista can help you feel more confident during course activities and especially during assessments.
- Remember, it is better to address potential problems with technology in the early part of the course. If you wait until the day of a test, for example, you may become frustrated and your grade may be impacted.
- Your professor can often provide assistance with simple problem solving.
- You should familiarize yourself with other UConn resources, such as the Learning Resources Center (LRC), that can help you.
- Being proactive and thinking about solutions for possible problems will help increase your chances of having a positive online learning experience.
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