If you are new to taking online classes at Foothill or using the Etudes software that we will be using for most online classes and you are able to come to campus, I encourage you to attend a free orientation session presented by the distance learning department. There are workshops on Tuesday and Wednesday of the first week of classes:
Introduction to Etudes and Online Learning
Dates:
Tuesday, April 7, 2009, 3-5 pm
Wednesday, April 8, 2009, 12-2 pm
Location:
To be announced (check foothillglobalaccess.org soon!)
Cost: Free!
Topics that will be covered include the following:
Hour 1:
- What is Etudes?
- Computer and Web browser requirements
- How to log in and get set up
- Navigating the course Web site
- Foothill College details (SSN, SID, PIN, and e-mail address)
- Getting Help
- Viewing lectures
- Completing assignments
- Participating in class discussions
- Taking tests and quizzes
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