Fall 2010 English 118-601: Introduction to
Technical Writing Online through ANGEL Danielle K. Sullivan, English
Instructor School of Humanities, Office: 1848 sullivand@sanujuancollege.edu
An orientation takes place in the course once you have logged in under the folder “getting started.” There are audio files as well as PDF documents to assist you. There is no face to face orientation. You will not be able to log in until a day or two before classes begin on August 23, 2010. If you need assistance logging in, please contact the Helpdesk at 566-3266 or go to their link from www.sanjuancollege.edu/yourguide.
Required course materials
Kolin, P. (2009). Successful writing at work. Concise 2nd ed. Harcourt: Boston. (available at college bookstore, at Amazon.com, and other locations)
Headphones or speakers to hear audio files regularly.
Reliable internet access – High speed recommended.
What you need to do and know
DO THIS AT LEAST A WEEK BEFORE CLASS STARTS:
Buy the required textbook. Contact me (Danielle Sullivan) if you have any questions prior to starting the course.
DO THIS BY TUESDAY, August 24:
Complete the course orientation activities posted under the tab “course assignments and materials” in the “getting started” folder. See virtual campus web page for course login instructions. You will not be allowed to log in until a day or two before classes begin, and you won’t have access to the rest of the course until you have completed the “getting started quiz.”
FOUR THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING THIS CLASS:
FIRST, the orientation activities are important for those new to ANGEL or to online learning. SECOND, this is a schedule-based course (not self-paced) that requires frequent and rigorous reading and writing assignments (it’s not “easier” than a face to face course). While there are not specific times you must be online, you should plan on logging in and completing an activity or assignment several times a week. THIRD, computer-savvy students who are also familiar with keyboarding do best in this class. If you are unsure of yourself on the computer, or if you are a typist who “pecks” her way through assignments, you might want to reconsider whether or not you are suited for this class. FOURTH, consider carefully whether or not you are suited for online learning—not everyone is. Students with self-discipline and high levels of motivation do best with online learning.
Lots of luck, and I’ll see you online!!
-Danielle Sullivan