Week 1

Aug 21: Introduction to the Course

On your own . . .

• Complete Getting Started 1: Registering on the Site
• Review carefully the Course Description, paying particular attention to all requirements.
• Read Learning to Navigate the Site. Then explore the class website. Make sure that you login; some class website features are not available to guests. It'll be easier as we move forward if you take the time now to explore. Get familiar with where things are located, which links take you further into the class website and which take you outside to other resources.

Aug 23: Special Guests

On your own

• Complete Getting Started 2: Logging in for the First Time and Getting Started 3: Editing Your Account for the First Time
• Review How to Post to Your Individual Weblog and then "How to Post Comments and Replies"
• The instructor will create a post on the course home page inviting everyone to introduce themselves. Post a comment to that post in which you

  describe where you are from
  give your course of study and year
  talk about your academic and professional goals
  describe what you would like to get out of this course
  share at least one thing personal about yourself (a hobby, your favorite sport, a favorite activity, etc.