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Technology and Informatics in Health Care

NURS 303Course Orientation

+Steps to Success

Read through syllabus completely

Ask questions you may have following reading the syllabus

Communicate with your peers and instructor on a regular basis

Be sure you have the technology needed for the course and that it is in working order

Commit at least 9 hours per week to preparation and participation in this class

Do keep up; It is nearly impossible to catch back up.

+Communication

All course communication will be through the course in Moodle using Quickmail

Students are responsible for checking course email at least daily

Course email is the primary way to reach the instructor. If no response is given within 24hrs, please email through Samford email or call the office number listed on the syllabus

Please email the instructor to make an appointment. Appointments can be in person or by phone.

+Assignments

All assignments will be posted in the week they are assigned and on the calendar

Due dates are set dates. If you are not going to make a due date, you must discuss options with the instructor prior to the original date. Make up work will be at the discretion of the instructor.

All written work must be typed in APA(6th ed.) format

All work must be electronically submitted through the assignments tab

Read all comments/feedback on assignments prior to completing future assignments

+Grades

Grades will be posted in the grade book on Moodle

Comments/feedback will be sent through course email

Please make an appointment to discuss any questions regarding assignments and/or grading within 5 business days of the grade being posted

+Attendance

In class attendance is mandatory for orientation and for the final presentation

Participation in online class discussions will also be monitored

Will be assessed by completion of all assignments by the published due date

+Academic Integrity

Refer to the syllabus and student handbook for the SU Academic Integrity policy

All work is to be independent unless otherwise stated

All work is to be cited in APA format (6th ed)

“Netiquette” is expected in all electronic interactions. This will be discussed in Unit 1. You may also refer to http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html as needed.

+DO’s

Do read the syllabus

Do read directions

Do stay ahead

Do ask questions

Do communicate

Do participate

Do have a calendar

Do use “netiquette”

+DO NOTs

Do Not skip class

Do Not get behind

Do Not assume

Do Not lay low

+Step by step Guide

News Forum: any announcements or changes in schedule will appear here. You may also ask general course or assignment questions here.

References: Just under the news forum, references needed throughout the semester are linked here (syllabus, APA link, netiquette link, etc)

Weekly dates: Each week will be listed separately. Here you will find topics for the week, required readings, assignments, and any links necessary for the week

Assignment tab: This is where you will submit your electronic assignments

Groups: This is where your group work will be posted