PrintThe main purpose of this chapter is to help registered Penn State students understand how their online class works. The class that currently use this as a required text include:
GEOG 160: Mapping Our Changing World - online and resident sections (3 cr.) A social science general education course required for students pursuing the BA or BS in Geography, offered through University Park campus and other participating Penn State campuses through the e-Learning Cooperative.
This Orientation should also be useful to prospective students who are considering enrolling in one of these courses. If you are not interested in enrolling for a formal Penn State course, proceed directly to Chapter 1 (in the Contents menu at left).
Objectives
Registered students who successfully complete this Orientation should be able to:
- navigate between this course text and the ANGEL course management system
- articulate your expectations about how and what you will learn in your online course
- understand how and what instructors expect you to learn in your online course
- locate key information about the course, including assignments, due dates, technical information, places to get help, and course policies
- understand course policies, including academic integrity
- communicate with instructors and fellow students
- post a comment to a chapter page
The next page in this lesson outlines the steps you need to perform to successfully complete the Orientation.