Distance Learning – How to Succeed (Section 92329)
Location
Class Date
Instructor
Office Phone
Office Address
Office Hours
E-mail
E2-302 Nov. 2 (Tuesday) from 5-7pm. After Nov. 2, the course will meet online.
Nov. 2 – Nov. 30
Cindy Vinson
408-855-5541
Technology Center (above bookstore), Campus Center Room 234
Tuesday 2:00 – 4:00
cindy_vinson@wvm.edu, please use Angel’s communicate tab to e-mail me after Nov. 2
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Course Description
This course prepares students to successfully use college technology tools for learning, communicating,
and performing routine tasks. Students will learn how to use the district course management system,
Angel Learning. This includes learning to communicate with students and instructors via the online mail
system and forum, submit assignments online, complete online tests, read reports such as the
gradebook, and use tools within Angel (note taking tool and calendar) to improve study skills. Students
will also review how to use Webadvisor for course enrollment. While this course specifies success for
distance learning, the emphasis will include how to successful use distance learning tools to be
successful in all classes that use web technologies.
Student Learning Outcomes
Students will demonstrate the ability to use a course management system to send homework and
communicate with the instructor.
Students will demonstrate the ability to use the course management system to take tests.
Course Objectives
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Access Admission and course information using the internet
Access and use the district’s course management system
Communicate and collaborate with an instructor and fellow students online
Send completed work via the course management system
Take an exam and view the results online
Use note taking and calendar tools (within the course management system) as an aid for
studying
Supplies
Students will need to have access to a computer and internet. The Technology Center (located in the
Campus Center above the bookstore) and the Mission College library offer access to computers for
students who may not have access at home or work.
Grading Policy
This course is offered as pass/fail only. Students must complete 80% of their assignments and receive
70% or higher on their final test to pass the course. This course is designed to support students who are
interested in improving their technology skills and learning how to use college-level technology.
Students will have access to the instructor for additional assistance should any be required to complete
assignments or complete the final exam.
Academic Integrity
This course adheres to the College’s policy on cheating.
Miscellaneous
Mission College makes reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students
should notify DISC (Disability Instructional Support Center) located in S2-201 (408-855-5085 or 408-7279243 TTY) of any special needs
Unlawful Discrimination Sexual Harassment
If you have a complaint or someone has shared information with you as a student or employee that is
unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment, contact the Director of Human Resources at West ValleyMission Community College District, Human Resources Department (408 741-2060). If the Director of
Human Resources is not available, contact the President of the college at (408) 855-5123
In accordance with the Statues of the State of California (AB 846, Chapter 342), Mission College
establishes a smoke-free campus. Effective July 1, 2006, smoking is prohibited in all campus areas with
the exception of the college parking lots. All smoking materials must be extinguished and properly
disposed of in ash urns distributed along the boundary of the parking lot and main campus.