CIS A131Professor Eric Wilson, MS Ed

Welcome to Word-Module 1: The Orientation -

ObjectivesUnderstand what this class is aboutMeet your facilitatorHow to use your materialsWhat is the Distance EducationSetting Up Your Computer for Distance

EducationGetting Technical SupportUsing Some Features in BlackboardWhat to be done in the next 8weeks

What is this class?CIS A131

We will use Word 2007 Windows/2008 Macintosh

CRNs: 31834Meet Online Only Using Blackboard

Can meet in person if needed – time is limited

Your Nutty ProfessorYour facilitator is Eric Wilson, MS Ed

Full-Time Technology Trainer at OCCPart-time Faculty

OCCUniversity of Phoenix

Blackboard Certified TrainerMember of @One Trainer BureauOver 25 years of Computer Experience

Windows and Macintosh

Text BookGO! With Microsoft Word 2007 (Required)By Shelley GaskinPearson/PrenhallISBN: 0132327406

Comes with Student Resource DVD

NOTE: Since time is limited and this is a special bundle, please purchase at OCC Bookstore…do not purchase elsewhere.

There is a copy of the text in the Computer Center since they have Office 2007 installed as well…

What is Distance Education?Distance Education (DE) is a means of

learning online or away, off campus.OCC has a variety of courses onlineOCC’s primary and only supported system

is BlackboardVery easy to use and user-friendly

It may or may not be for you…Only way to find out is to try it a few times

Setting Up Your Computer for DESince we use Backboard, your

computer needs to be set up properly to connect and use our system

The most important items are:Disable ALL block stoppers – including

those in the tool bars i.e., Yahoo, MSN, AOL toolbars

Lower or disable firewall security software If you are on a network at home, your

router has firewall….you do NOT need the firewall software on your computer at all

Enable Java – Blackboard is Java driven

Tech SupportEven though you can ask your colleagues

for help as well as me, you do have 24-hours Tech Support available.Remember that tech support is only for

technical issuesAnything to do with contents, assignments or

grades are not handled by Technical Support…those you go to your faculty

The course in a nutshellIn this course you will learn what is Word

and how to present with this program.Course Description

Designed to improve document processing skills using Microsoft Word. Topics cover preparing documents, formatting and managing documents, and enhancing documents. Prepares students with the skills required to pass the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Certification exam. This course may also be offered online. May be taken for grades or on a pass-no pass basis. ADVISORY: Computer Information Systems A090 or keyboarding speed of at least 30 wpm. Transfer Credit: CSU.

Important DatesLast day to drop with a refund – 2/5/2009Last day to drop without a “W” – 2/18/2009Last day to drop with a “W” – 3/16/2009After 1st week of class it is your

responsibility to drop class or you get a F as final gradePlease communicate with me FIRSTReinstatement is difficult

Typical Course WeekStarts – Monday @ 8:30 AMEnds – Sunday @ 11:30 PMSince this is a 8 weeks class, it is best to

stay on top of your assignments and due dates.

To keep things easier for you, I placed a link of my own calendar for the class in Web Links. Any changes will be updated in this calendar

Do not save for 1 night

Stuff to doText book is easy to use and follow…I recommend

Read my eLectures (Like this one)Watch the Microsoft WBT (Web Based Training-

FREE)Read and complete the lesson as listed in

syllabusComplete the Word Matching QuizzesComplete the Content Based AssessmentParticipate in the Word Cafe

Before you know, this class will be done!BUT A LOT OF FUN!!!

Word CafeWord Café helps enhance the learning

experienceOnline DiscussionsPost or respond to the topic of the weekReply to 3 or more of your colleagues

This is not an optionRequiredCounts as Participation AND Attendance

RememberLots to learn in very little time!!!If you follow Eric’s Three Permissions…you

can make it!Permission to learnPermission to make mistakesPermission to lower perfectionism

Rely on each other…This is a learning communityBest teachers are you, yourself , and your

peers

What’s Next?View the Blackboard Orientation for this

CourseSign the Learner’s Contract found in

AssessmentReview the syllabus and note the

assignments and deadlinesBegin with Chapter 1Have fun!!!!