PrintNow that you've had a chance to learn about the course and the online learning environment, I'd like to get to know you...and help you get to know each other! Complete the activities below, then continue with the remainder of the Course Orientation.
Activity
What you need to do...
- Introduce yourself and meet the rest of the class!
We will use a discussion forum in Canvas to post and read self-introductions. To access the discussion forum:- Go to Canvas.
- Enter the GEOG 571 Canvas space.
- Click on the Home link in the Canvas menu.
Note: If your monitor is less tha 1200 pixels wide, you may need to click on the menu icon (
) to see the Canvas menu. - Enter the "Orientation / Resources" module.
- Click on the link to the "Course Orientation - Personal Introductions Discussion Forum."
- Post a new message containing your personal introduction:
- Who are you?
- What do you do when you are not taking this class?
- What is your interest in this course?
- Tell everyone about your experience with GIS (courses, work, etc.).
- Tell us about a favorite hobby.
- View other students' postings to learn more about them.
- Complete the "Initial Course Survey"
This survey contains questions about you and your expectations for this course. To access the Initial Course Survey:- Go to Canvas.
- Click on the ink to your GEOG 571 class.
- Click on the Home link in the Canvas menu.
- Enter the "Orientation / Resources" module.
- Click on the link to the Initial Course Survey.