IT and the Business StudentBUS2302

Harold Smith

While you are waiting for class to start, feel free to explore the Blackboard Site for this course –

questions on what you find there (and prizes) to come!

IT and the Business Student

• “Everything a Business Student needs to know about IT that is not in BUS2301”

• We’ll explore IT together…• What should we cover?

– Your thoughts?– Here are some more– Any more to add?

• Is it worth the work?• Let’s get started!

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Bb Site Tour• Announcements

– check twice weekly, at least• Syllabus

– get text ASAP– %’s for assignments - click Tools, My Grades– Class Participation

• be in class (on time!) to earn full marks• How do I earn points? - see Points Possible per Week.pdf 

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What quote from the Author is on page ii of the text? What does the picture on the front of the text represent?

Bb Site Tour – cont’d• Weekly Planner

– Work hard early – coast later– Bookmark this in Web browser

• Policies - read carefully - especially:– cell phone use policy– consequences of off-task use of computers– late assignment penalties– Attendance expectations

• Must be in class for Quizzes and In-class activities

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Bb Site Tour – cont’d

• Staff Info– use me as a resource, outside of class!– no appointment needed for office hours visits– note requirements for E-mail contact

• Discussion Board– Assignments – forums in your section site– Q&A – forum shared by all sections– instructions in Weekly Planner

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Tips for Success• Hybrid Course

– 2 hours in class - be here!– 1 hr each week for On-line work – it matters! – 1 - 3 hrs/week for projects

• Use Weekly Planner as your guide– you are responsible for time

management– work early, let me help – coast later

• use Forums, E-Mail or FTF as appropriate

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“There is no substitute for hard work .”

Jim Kyte

More Tips for Success• Participate in Discussions & Debates

– in-class (come prepared) & via Forums– note taking will help (use Notepad or print slides)

• Work in teams – Case 2 & in-class presentations anytime– Use Google Docs for bonus points– Invite others to edit/critique your work

• Check Grades - updated every 2 weeks– check your progress (and my accuracy!)

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Have fun!