If this were a traditional face-to-face course, our first class session would include introductions, a syllabus review, and orientation to how this course will operate and what is expected of you. A quality online course will offer you similar opportunities to gain that understanding. This is why you are encouraged to work through the “Getting Started” module before diving right into your course lessons (referred to as “modules” in Canvas).
Getting Started is the first step in making sure you understand how the course is structured, how you will engage with the course materials, and how to submit your assignments. As you participate in this course, you can return to this module at any time. Click the Getting Started tab at the top of any page to return here.
If you have not done so already, please be sure to download or print a copy of the course syllabus (found in Canvas). The course syllabus will be a vital aspect of your success in this course.
Lastly, please introduce yourself via VoiceThread. We will be using this tool during this introductory week to get to know one another in a more personalized way. You will make a short presentation introducing yourself: who you are, where you are from, and why you are interested in Geodesign. As an example, you can view my VoiceThread introduction as your instructor by navigating to the VoiceThread Tab in Canvas.
Remember to take the Orientation Quiz. You can take it as many times as necessary to ace this required 2% of your course grade.
I wish you a wonderful start to the course!