Start Smart
Take some time to get to know your "classroom". Start by reviewing the resources in Week 0 so you can be familiar with general course structures, resources, and expectations. Apply knowledge and skills from the "How to Moodle" prerequiste to our course, so you can start the term feeling a bit more confident in how to be successful. Be sure you have explored how to access the following:
- Syllabus - here you will find course information, and policies, learning objectives, a schedule (PTA 101/PTA 101L) and other course requirements
- Calendar - includes all deadlines and links to specific assignments
- Rubrics - The grading criteria for course assignments are in the Course Resources folder
- Group discussions - There are several graded discussions. Expectations for content and timing are outlined in rubrics.
Interactive lessons are the major "lectures" for the course. Each page of the lecture is titled with subheadings included in the table of contents. If you find a link that is not working or seems incorrect, please let me know so I can address the problem. If you need clarification or reassurance of your understanding, please send your questions and I am happy to help!
Interactive lesson include multimedia resources: video, audio, animation, and handouts/print materials. Handouts, additional resources, and links to supplemental information can be found in the "side bars" on the right hand side of these lecture pages. Be sure you download handouts: this the electronic equivalent of getting a handout "in class".
Here are some example media that you may find in your lectures.
Hyperlinks: All hyperlinks are represented in blue and underlined. These may be websites, audio, video, or documents. Audio files may also be referred to as podcasts. Depending on the size of the file (e.g., how long the instructor talks) and the speed of your Internet connection, these may take a while to download and play
Video may be embedded.....at times these can take a bit to play. Whenever possible, I link or embed instead of placing video or audio files for download.
Videos may be included as a hyperlink, so now try accessing this linked video
Now you can test your understanding by completing one of these self-assessments. The great thing about self-assessment is you get immediate feedback and can practice over and over. Sometimes we will offer a 'hint', which will refer you back to some lecture or reading material. Although self-assessments show "points", these are generally for your reference only
Let's begin!