OL ORIENTATION SYLLABUS
CENTRAL BAPTIST COLLEGE
PACE & ONLINE STUDIES
COURSE SYLLABUS______________________________________________________________
Instructor: Mr. Eliezer Semedo
Work/Daytime Phone: 501-205-8852
Office Location: Watkins Building, Room 215
E-Mail: esemedo@cbc.edu
A. CBC1300 PACE/OL Orientation
B. Course Description
A course designed to orient all students entering the PACE program for the first time to its unique nature
and its policies and procedures; it will also assist in acclimating students to the world of adult learning.
Prerequisite: None
C. Required Textbook
Simon, Linda. New Beginnings: A Reference Guide for Adult Learners (4th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ:
Prentice Hall, 2010. ISBN: 978-0-13-715230-8
D. Additional Learning Materials
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Computer with basic audio/video output equipment
Internet access (broadband recommended)
Microsoft Word and Power Point
E. Course Objectives
The purpose of this course is to aid students in being successful as they seek to complete their degree through
the PACE Program. This will be accomplished by:
 Learning about the PACE Program’s policies, services, and resources
 Learn to utilize the functions of the college’s student course management system
 Identifying personal strengths and weaknesses
 Becoming knowledgeable about the uniqueness of PACE and adult learning
F. Course Outline
Session One:
Take Course Checklist Quiz
Read & discuss chapter 1
View & study ppt presentations
WebStudy personal information
Submit CBC & WebStudy email
Write & upload Goals letter
Calculate GPA
Participate in Forum 1
Take Quiz 1
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Session Two:
Read & discuss chapters 2 & 3
View & study ppt presentations
Login and update SchoolCast
Take Learning Styles surveys
Submit “mock” Withdrawal Form
Participate in Forum 2
Take Quiz 2
Session Three:
Read & discuss chapters 4 & 5
View & study ppt presentations
Research in the CBC Library & OL database resources
Order books for the next block
Participate in Forum 3
Take Quiz 3
Session Four:
Read & discuss chapters 6 & 7
View & study ppt presentations
Learn strategies for online research
Learn different styles of documentation
Participate in Forum 4
Take Quiz 4
Session Five:
Read & discuss chapter 8
View & study ppt presentation
Write & upload persuasion essay
Take proctored exam
G. Course Requirements and Assignments
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Assignments (10)
There will be a total of ten assignments in this course. As you complete each of these assignments, be
sure to click “submit” on the assignment in the course management system (WebStudy).
Assignments should be submitted by the weekly due date posted. Seven assignments will be
worth 25 points and three will be worth 50 points.
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Discussion Forum (4)
In Sessions 1-4, you will participate in a Discussion Board Forum. First, you must post a 50-word
thread answering all of the questions in the forum based on that week's textbook readings and/or
presentations. Each thread is due by Wednesday at 11:59 p.m. (CST) of the relevant week. Then
you must reply in 25 words or more to at least two classmate's thread (25-word per reply). Your reply
must demonstrate the analysis of a classmate's thread and extend meaningful discussion by building
on the thread. Each reply is due by Saturday at 11:59 p.m. (CST) of the relevant week. You are
expected to post well-developed threads and replies. Forum 1 (initial post+reply) is worth 25 points.
Forums 2-4 are worth 50 points each.
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Quiz (4)
Before the end of Sessions 1-4, students will complete a quiz which is comprised of multiple choice,
true/false questions and short answers. Each quiz consists of 20-25 questions and must be completed
in 15 minutes. The quiz will cover the material in the CBC information packet, PACE handbook,
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reading assignments and Powerpoint presentations. The main purpose of the quiz is to ensure that the
student has learned the information as well as where to find the information for future reference. Each
quiz is worth 50 points.
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Persuasive Essay
In week 5, the student will submit a 2-4 page persuasive essay in MLA format on one of the
following topics: (A) The primary mission of colleges and universities should be preparing students
for the workforce; (B) Online learning is not only convenient for students and teachers but often more
effective than traditional classroom instruction; (C) Every American should learn Spanish; (D) Nontraditional students should not be required to take physical education courses. The paper must be
submitted via WebStudy on the last day of the class no later than 11:59 pm CST.
See ‘Assignment Instructions’ for more details. This Essay is worth 100 points.
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Final Exam
There will be a 20 minutes PROCTORED and CLOSED BOOK exam at the end of the course.
This exam will cover all the material from the quizzes as well as the material covered on the
Powerpoint presentations. See ‘Assignment Instructions’ for more details. The Final Exam is worth
100 points.
G. Course Evaluation
Grades will be based on scores from assignments, quizzes, exams, assignments, clinical experiences, and
participation.
Weight:
Type
Assignments
Quizzes
Forums
Persuasive Essay
Final Exam
Total Points Possible
Grading Scale:
Points
325
200
175
100
100
900
A = 90%-100%
B = 80%-89%
C = 70%-79%
D = 60%-69%
F = 59% & below
H. Policies
Attendance: Regular attendance in the virtual classroom is expected throughout the course. It is vitally
important for students to complete an initial Course Checklist by 11:59pm CST of the 3rd day of the
course. Furthermore, students are expected to actively participate by submitting an academic assignment
(such as participating in a discussion board post, an examination, written paper or project) in the course.
Those who do not complete the check list and fail to actively participate within the 7-days of the course
will be administratively withdrawn from the course and receive a “W” with 50% tuition reversal for the
course.
Late submissions: Late assignments are not accepted unless prior arrangements have been made with the
instructor in writing. The instructor will answer student emails or WebStudy emails within 24-48
hours.
Forums: The instructor will read the Discussion Board threads and replies and also reply to some but not
all posts.
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Academic Dishonesty: All acts of academic dishonesty, which includes but is not limited to cheating,
falsifying, and plagiarism, are serious violations and carry severe penalties including failure on the
assignment or in the course. Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s work, ideas, or
expressions as one’s own, whether one does so intentionally or as a result of careless documentation.
Individual Support: CBC adheres to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It is the
policy of CBC to accommodate students with disabilities, pursuant to federal and state law. Any student
with a disability who needs accommodation (for example, special arrangements for seating, exams, notetaking, etc.) should inform the instructor at the beginning of the course. The chair of the department
offering this course is also available to assist with accommodations. Students with disabilities are
encouraged to contact the Registrar’s office, which is located in the administration building.
Harassment Policy: It is CBC’s policy that all personnel have the right to work and/or study in an
environment free from illegal discrimination including all types of harassment. Please familiarize
yourself with Harassment Policy on pages 13-15 of the Student Handbook.
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