Orientation Assignment

· Read everything in Blackboard

· Review and print off a copy of the course calendar

· Pick up the correct textbook—see Blackboard

· Read and create a signature file in Webmail

· Please answer questions provided to the discussion board under the Introduction.

· Sign up for your class in SNAP. Use Trial Activation if you don’t have a textbook yet.

· When you have completed all of the above, take time to answer the questions below. Save the document as Your Name + Orientation. Once you have answered all questions, so I know you have completed the orientation session, you should submit the orientation assignment via Blackboard. Go to Assignments, locate the Orientation link and attach the document. This is a required assignment for the course.

Name:

1. What is the instructor’s name and e-mail address for this course?

2. What are the evaluation percentages for the course to calculate your class grade?

3. When is the orientation assignment due?

4. What is the last day for the “W” withdrawal for Session 1 courses?

5. Do you have the textbook yet? Will you use the e-book?

6. Do you have a full installation of 2016?

7. When did you take Word Level I?

8. Where in Blackboard would I find the instructor’s detailed calendar for the course?

9. What is your college e-mail address?

10. Are you aware that email originating from the instructor will be sent to your college email @dtcc.edu address?

11. What is the class policy for taking a test?

12. When sending e-mails, what should appear in the Subject line?

13. Do you check Blackboard announcements on a regular basis?

14. Where is my office located?

15. What is the consequence if an assignment is submitted after the scheduled due date?

16. When is Level 2, Chapter 6 due?

17. Did you post an introduction the Discussion Board?

18. Have you taken an online course before?

19. Have you taken OAT 121? OAT 122? (Proper formatting of documents is very important for this class.)

20. SBI Book. Sign out a book from Mrs. Burton or order a copy online.

a. What is SBI?

b. What is going to be your role in the company?

c. Who is the director of SBI per the organization chart?

d. Where is the SBI letterhead located that you should use for all letters?

e. When is the first assignment due from the SBI textbook?

21. Comments: Please explain any “NO” answers and enter any suggestions for improving the orientation process.