** Introduction to Etudes and Online Learning **

If you are new to taking online classes at Foothill or using the Etudes software that we use for 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, Wednesday, and Thursday of the first week of classes in the Krause Center for Innovation:

Introduction to Etudes and Online Learning

Dates:

• Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 3-5 pm
• Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 12-2 pm
• Thursday, January 7, 2010, 3-5 pm

Location: KCI 4008
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

Hour 2:

• Viewing lectures
• Completing assignments
• Participating in class discussions
• Taking tests and quizzes

No RSVP is required.