PrintThe second page of each chapter in the text will present a checklist of tasks to complete in that chapter. Here is an outline of steps for the Orientation. You may find it useful to print this page so that you can check off steps as you complete them.
Orientation Checklist (for registered students only) |
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| Step | Activity | Access/Directions |
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| 1 | Navigate successfully between ANGEL and this text | See instructions on the following page. |
| 2 | Configure your ANGEL account | See instructions on "ANGEL" page later in this chapter. |
| 3 | Understand the distinction between ANGEL course mail and your Penn State e-mail address, and how to manage your Penn State e-mail address | See instructions on "ANGEL" page and "Communication" page later in this chapter. |
| 4 | Read the course syllabus | Geography 482 students, when they "Log In" to the Course Text, can find a link to the syllabus in the Resources menu at left. |
| 5 | Complete the Initial Course Survey to help us learn more about your expectations for this course. | Go to ANGEL > [your course section] > Lessons tab > Course Orientation folder > Initial Course Survey. ANGEL (http://angel.psu.edu) is Penn State's course management system. A link to ANGEL appears in the Resources menu in the left-hand frame of this text. |
| 6 | Introduce yourself to the instructor and your fellow classmates by posting a personal introduction to the Lounge discussion forum. Be sure to read other students postings as well. | ANGEL > [your course section] > Communicate tab > Discussion Forums panel. |
| 7 | Review the Academic Integrity Guide, and Help page. | Links to these pages appear in the Resources menu at left. |
| 8 | Proceed to Chapter 1 |
Links to these pages appear in the Contents menu at left. |