Ready to Begin List
This ready to begin document is to ensure you know how to navigate the Blackboard course management system, and understand the assignments using MyITLab. This MUST be completed before any grades can be earned. The Ready to Begin document is due by Wednesday, May 27. This assignment will help to determine if you have reviewed all of the instructional materials and resources. The ability to read and follow directions is a necessary skill to do well in online courses. This assignment will require those skills. Are you Ready to Begin?
Information Located in BlackBoard (information in parenthesis are the menu item names located in the course at MyDTCC)
· Read the syllabus (Getting Started)
· Read Online Learning Tips for Success (Getting Started)
· Read the Classroom Management Document (Getting Started)
· Check to see that MS Excel 2013 (Office 2013) is installed on your computer. Make sure you have done a full installation. (Course Materials)
· If you have not done so, purchase your MyITLab Registration Code. (Course Materials)
· Check to make sure you will be able to run MyITLab on your computer and update any needed software, browsers, etc. You do not have to be registered to run this check. (MyITLab System Requirements)
· Register and enroll into your course. When prompted for First Name and Last Name, please use your DTCC registered name—no nicknames. (MyITLab Information)
· Check out what is available for support and help (MyITLab Information)
Information Located in MyITLab
· Please post your first answer to the Introduction discussion forum. Click on
o Discussion Board (located on the left side under Communication Tools)
o Click on Introduction
o Add new thread by clicking on “Reply”. In the "Subject" box: Type in hello or any other subject line
o In the "Message" box respond to the discussion question. This way you will be answering beneath the original discussion (thread).
o Click Post
· Click on Course Materials to see all content, resources and assignments
· Click on and open the first link entitled, “Assignment Information, Attempts, Grading and How-To Videos.” This document provides detailed information on the content available to you for learning Excel. Use this document to answer questions below.
· Click on and open the folder entitled, “Chapter 1: Introduction to Excel, What is a Spreadsheet?” Every chapters will have the same content for learning Excel. Also notice the due dates for particular assignments.
· Click on and open “Student FAQ”
· In the top right of your screen (to the left of Sign Out) click and open the Help & Support tab. Open the Pearson 24/7 Technical Support and locate Contact Us. This is where you will go to obtain assistance with MyITLab technical issues.
When you have completed all of the above, take time to answer the questions below, Copy and paste the lines below to a blank word document. Key your answers following the questions. Save the document as Last Name (this would be your last name) + Begin List--last name-begin list. Once you have answered all questions, you should submit the Ready to Begin list assignment via email. This is a required assignment for the course.
This Ready to Begin List assignment must be returned via email to your instructor as an attached Word file by the due date requested.
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Name:
Course Number and Section:
1. The course syllabus lists how many measurable performance objectives?
2. What must you place in the subject line when sending emails to the instructor to assist in managing the many emails received from students?
3. Assignments are due on what day (i.e. Mon. Tues.) and what time (i.e. 2 pm 12 am)?
4. Do you have a copy of the correct registration code?
5. What software do you have installed on your PC to learn Excel 2013 (will not run on a MAC)? Office 2007, Office 2010, Office 2013?
6. Are you able to attach a file/files to an email?
7. Did you post your first message on the discussion board in MyITLab to show that you know how to use it?
8. What is the consequence of not completing assignments or assessments by the due date?
9. Are you aware that all students participating in Excel Level I will need to follow the same calendar and are not permitted extensions for assignments or exams?
10. How many attempts are permitted when completing a Grader Project Homework assignment?
11. What course material should be used to study for the Quiz End of Chapter?
12. What date and time are the Chapter 2 assignments due?
13. What is the support phone number to Pearson’s MyITLab support?
14. Did you run the MyITLab System Requirements Test? The results will let you know if you need to update certain requirements.
15. Does your computer/laptop meet the system requirements?
Revised: 05/08/20151