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Welcome to CIS150AB Internet Class! |
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I'm glad
you have decided to join us this semester as a distance learning student.
Distance learning will require you to be self-motivated, and you may find that
it takes more time and effort than a traditional face-to-face classroom (plan
on 10-14 hours per week). I am here to help and guide you as much as
possible. Since I never see you, I only assume the best unless you ask for
help. I am happy to answer any questions you may have, but you have to ask. The best
way to contact me is through e-mail. My turn-around time for e-mail is about
48 hours (except weekends/holidays), although I may often reply much faster
than that. The time it takes me to return your message may depend on several
things: I might want to research the answer, I might have several other
messages to respond to, or the server might be down. Be patient, and I will
respond as quickly as I can. If you
have not already done so, one of the first things you should do is set up
your MCC Portal email account. (I will not be sending emails to your
personal email address.) It's free and easy to do. Before class begins,
check out Starting
an Online class. If you have any questions, please contact me using the
WebCT mailbox or angesurber@mail.mc.maricopa.edu
(I would prefer you use the WebCT mailbox once class has started). If you
have Technical question, please contact Tech Support You will have access to the course through your MCC portal page. You should see a WebCT link beginning Monday, August 24th, 2009 in the middle of your MCC portal page, right next to your course link. (Use the same password you set up for your MCC email account). Don't
forget, you will need access to the Internet, Windows 2000, XP, or Vista. The
software for your CIS150AB class comes with your book and is also available
as a free download (software link information is provided within your textbook).
You also
have the option is to use MCC's multi-purpose lab to do your work. If that is
your plan, you must have a free MCC Student ID to enter the lab (and a
reminder that no children/guests are allowed to accompany you). The course begins Monday, August 24th, 2009. On Monday, August 24th, 2009, go into WebCT and check out the Course Syllabus and Course Schedule located on your WebCT Course Tools. (Once the class begins you will see your WebCt link on your MCC portal page.) LOGGING INTO CLASS USING WEBCT Once you have created your email account, you can begin class. We are using a course management tool called WebCT ( Blackboard Learning System course). This will hold all of the class content, Quizzes, homework, instructions, etc. To access WebCT: Option
1: 2. Log in using your MCC username and password. You created these when you created your MCC email account. 3. A list of courses that are available to you appear. 4. Pick the class by clicking on it. 5. You are now into your class and ready to begin. Option
2: 2. Go to and click WebCT Homepage Link 3. Type your username and password. 4. Pick the class by clicking on it. 5. You are now into your class and ready to begin. Option
3: 1. Click on MyMCC. 2. Click on MyClasses. 3. Click on View Course Utilities next to the class you want to access. 4. Click on the WebCT link. 5. The course appears The Course schedule has detail information regarding deadlines and assignments. If you are on campus, please feel free to stop in and say hello. I'm looking forward to a fun and informative semester. I hope you are too! Angeline Surber |
