Course Orientation for online courses in ECON2105-Macro ECON2106-Micro

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Course Orientationfor online courses in

ECON2105-MacroECON2106-Micro

Table of Contents

Introduce myselfWhere to get course informationWhat is Economics / What is an SSOL course

How to best study

Overview of Syllabus / Course Policies / Prof. Website Discussion Board Examples

Overview of Course SoftwareHow to get started in the course

Professor Schmidt

Professor: B. SchmidtOffice: AH N123Telephone: 706.737.1560Text: 706.680.6123 (n123)Email: [email protected]. Website: http://hull.aug.edu/bschmidtCourse Website: http://

pearsonmylabandmastering.com

Teaching philosophy: Gaining Knowledge: Course assignments Retaining Knowledge: Relating topics to real life I DO NOT give out grades, Students EARN them.

Where to Find Course Resources

Online Lab Software Website – http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com

Professor Schmidt’s Website – http://hull.aug.edu/bschmidt

Professor’s Email – [email protected]

SSOL – Self Study Online Course

(SS) Self Study: Must teach yourself the material

You are the Professor and the Student There are numerous tools online to assist you

(OL) Online: All assignments are online

Pace: Paced course (Not an independent study course)

Time: Requires meticulous time management skills More time consuming than classroom instructed course More flexibility with your schedule

SSOL – Self Study Online Course

Self Study is NOT for everyone,

If in Doubt,

Take the classroom instructed formatOR

Check out this page on the Professor Website for insight into Online Course Skills

Click Here

Economics– WHAT?

Economics is a Social Science Economics studies people and their behaviors Economics utilizes graphs and mathematics to display its

theories

Economics requires Right & Left Brain function Social Science Right Brain (artistic, creative, abstract

thought, reading/writing) Mathematics & Graphs Left Brain (analytical, planned,

logical thought, math/science,)

Economics requires use of both sides of the brain at the same time… this can be difficult if this is the first time a course has

required this type of thought/application.

Instructional Level

This course is evaluated at a Blooms Level 3 and 4 Click Here: Check out this page on the Professor Website

for explanation of Level 3 and 4 – be sure to scroll all the way down

Level 1 and 2: You have been doing this since you were 2 or 3 yrs old High school specializes in this level of assessment

Level 3 and 4: Perfect for this class and helping you learn to think

like a college grad

Level 5 and 6: These levels are used in Graduate Schools

Instructional Level

Why are Level 3 and 4 Perfect for this class and helping you learn to think like a college grad Corporations do not hire you (a college grad) for your

knowledge – they can teach you most of what you need to know

Corporations hire you for the skills you obtained in college Critically thinking skills Application skills Analysis skills Time Management skills Endurance (college degrees are not easy and they do not come

quickly)Professor’s Job/Goal = To assist you in obtaining these skills

STUDY TIPS for Succeeding in Economics

Economics is a subject you learn by doing,

not by memorizing.

The more you work problems, the better you understand the

concepts – and the better you’ll do on tests.

Treat this like a math class – practice every day – in order to succeed

Study Tip#1: Practice, Practice, Practice

MyEconLab gives you lots of practice and study resources. For every chapter, you get:

Practice Tests Homework if assigned by the instructor *Study Plan drill down by chapter/section and work

problems Study Guide Flash cards Live Tutoring eText upgrade optional

*Study Plan grade comes from 10 hours spent in this area.

Study Tip#1: Practice, Practice, Practice

Homework helps you practice :

No limit on time No limit on number of attempts Saves your answers when you exit Questions come from end of chapter questions 20% of overall grade

This is the only assignment that can be worked late – However,Your grade penalty is 5 points per day

The password to work the Homework late is - five

Difficulty with a HW Question – Click here to see if there is a solved example on Professor Schmidt’s Course Concept Help Webpage

Study Tip#2: Identify your strengths and overcome your weaknesses

You’ll do better on quizzes and tests when you

identify which topics you know well, and master topics you don’t know yet.

MyEconLab helps you do both.

1. Utilize the STUDY PLAN and PRACTICE TESTS

2. Determine YOUR LEARNING STYLE – Click here to go to Professor Schmidt’s website and download document

3. Remember the BLOOMS Levels of Knowledge and Read/Study for Application Knowledge – Click here to go Professor Schmidt’s Webpage on Blooms

Study Tip#3: Properly Prepare for Quizzes

How to study for quizzes Read Chapter Review Powerpoint slides Complete sample test Work study plan problems in critical areas Complete sample test Complete Chapter Homework Work end of chapter problems in critical areas Work Powerpoint Review Questions Work in study groups and talk through trouble areas

Use ‘Guided Solution’ on MyEconLabUse ‘Ask my Professor’ button on MyEconLab

Study Tip#4: Properly Utilize 2nd attempt on Quizzes

QUIZ: Questions 50% end of chapter / 50% test bankYou may take quizzes twice

StudyUse 1st attemptMake notes on concepts covered on quizStudy those concepts more closely Use 2nd attempt

Your grade will be Higher

Your ACTUAL quiz grade is the AVERAGE of both attempts

If you utilize both attempts back-to-back Your grade will likely be Lower

Study Tip #5: Seek out help when you need it

When studying by day… Office Hours with your

instructor Tutoring through

Pearson MyEconLab for guided

solutions, study aids, flashcards, and additional practice

When studying by night… Pearson Tutor

Services real-time, one-on-one

instruction, submit questions for a

response within 24 hours pre-schedule a tutoring

session view archives of your past

sessions MyEconLab for guided

solutions, study aids, flashcards, and additional practice

Email Professor Anytime

Study and Help

How to study for quizzes Read Chapter Review Powerpoint slides Complete sample test Work study plan problems in critical areas Complete sample test Complete Chapter Homework Work end of chapter problems in critical areas Work Powerpoint Review Questions Work in study groups and talk through trouble areas

Use ‘Guided Solution’ on MyEconLabUse ‘Ask my Professor’ button on MyEconLab

Study and Help

How to study for utilize 2nd attempt on quizzes Complete chapter HW with the best score you can

obtain Review main concepts from chapters covered Take quiz – noting topics and concepts covered in

your course notebook Study the concepts that you jotted down as you took

the quiz Utilize the 2nd attempt at the quiz *Remember you can only review quizzes immediately

after completion

Study and Help

Study groups are an Excellent resource!However, if I get stuck and need help, I

should First, Check the Professor’s Website first Then, Contact the professor: Text the professor if it is a quick question Email my questions to the professor

Email the professor again if I have received a response within 24 hours

Request a meeting with the professor Email the professor a few times that work for me and

she will let me know which one works best for her

Overview of Syllabus

All students are responsible for ALL information contained within the syllabus. Course requirements Course policies (be sure to read these) Course assignments

Go to http://hull.aug.edu/bschmidt Professor’s contact information All course information

Online Tools are there to help – Use them


COURSE REQUIREMENTS:Mandatory Review of Orientation Document

Document can be downloaded from SSOL Homepage on professor’s website

Mandatory Registration in Online Software Any student not registered in the Pearson Lab

Environment by the 5th day of classes will be DROPPED

Any student not completing the Orientation Quiz with the required score of 90% by the 5th day of classes will be DROPPED


WITHDRAWALS and DROPSDropped by the teacher for

Not registering in Pearson Lab by the 5th day of class Not completing the Orientation Quiz by the 5th day of class

Withdrawals by student Click here for specific withdrawal information Before midterm: You will receive a ‘W’. Please see the

instructions on professor door or webpage After midterm: You will receive a ‘WF’ in accordance with

ASU’s guidelines You must complete your own paperwork. I will not withdraw

you from a course (except as described in the section above). Check my website for process!


*Online Students*: I do not reset quizzes/tests.

Please be sure that you are utilizing a reliable computer and internet connection prior to beginning your quizzes. If your internet connection is lost during a test or quiz. Wait a few minutes and try to log back in to complete your quiz. If your time elapses, I am sorry, but I will not reset your quiz/test.


Assignments are Never Accepted Late! There are several days built into the course with no

deadlines allowing students to get ahead of course deadlines

Plan your schedule now, time management is a valued trait Contact professor before issues arise, responsibility is a

valued trait

Homeworks are due on Monday at 11:59PMQuizzes are due on Wednesday at 11:59PMTests are due on Thursday’s at 11:59PMDiscussion Boards are due on Thursday’s at

11:59PM


Before you begin working in the course assignments You must have registered in the Online Course

Environment/software You will need the Course Code which you get in your email once

you have attended the orientation You must complete an Orientation Quiz with a grade of 90%

Before you can take a chapter quiz You must complete the corresponding chapter Homework with

a grade of 70%

All assignments are open and you may work to complete the course as quickly as you desire Staying ahead of deadlines is a must because items are not

accepted late!


Study Plan/Participation (10%) Easy 100 It is a formula based on the use of online study plan problems –

see syllabus for details

Discussion Boards (20%) Easy 100 Posts are read and evaluated against criteria stated in syllabus

Progression of Difficulty HW’s are 100% end of chapter questions (Easy 100) Quizzes are 50% end of chapter and 50% test bank questions Tests are 100% test bank questions In Economics, topics build on each other thus it is important to

get a solid foundation in the first few weeks


50% of course grade is an Easy 100 Homework (20%) Discussion Board (20%) Study Plan/Participation(10%)

All I have to do is put in the effort!!!

20% of the course grade is from quizzes I get two attempts at each quiz

30% of the course grade comes from Tests The last test is 15%, the other tests are only 5% each Final is 20% in Summer

It should be nearly impossible to not earn at least a 70% in this course


All Extra Credit opportunities are outlined on the professors website All extra credit is due TWO WEEKS prior to the end of

the semester Late assignments and resubmissions are not accepted.

Be sure to read all instructions before submitting/completing the extra credit assignments

Extra Credit is not provided on an individual basis

Specific instructions for all assignments are available on the Professor’s Website Check the syllabus first Check out links on the SSOL homepage

Examples of 1.Test Questions and

2.Discussion Board posts are provided on

Professor’s Website

Overview of Website

There’s a webpage for that (on Professor Schmidt’s Website) Extra Credit – Specific events and guidelines Study Guides by chapter (Macro Only) Tutor services – even one that will meet you on campus Grade calculation to help me determine where I stand

overall How to get a signature on my withdrawal form How to determine if an Online course is for me How to determine my Learning Style to better help me

study How to register in the Online Course software How to determine which Text book I needAll of this (and more) is found on the Course Resource Webpage

Overview of Website

There’s a webpage for that (on Professor Schmidt’s Website) Course Schedule of deadlines Course Syllabus This orientation document Explanation of Online Software Tools Specific Instructions for Discussion Board Assignment Examples of good/bad Discussion Board Posts Sample Test Questions – to help me understand what an

Application Test Question is Powerpoint slides – to help me determine the key points in

the chapter Power point slides with chapter review quiz– 10 questions

All of this (and more) is found on the SSOL Home PageWebpage

Overview of Website

There’s a webpage for that (on Professor Schmidt’s Website) Professor Schmidt’s Office Hours Professor Schmidt’s Class Schedule Professor Schmidt’s Phone Number for Texting Professor Schmidt’s Office Location Information about NEIS contest – I could go to

Washington, DC Information about PBL – I could win a national title Information on the annual trip to the Federal Reserve Information on why I should Minor in Economics

All of this (and more) is found on Prof Schmidt’s Home Page Webpage

Overview of Course Software

Course Home – Read posted Announcements, Calendar News – Read articles to help relate economic concepts with

current events/real life Assignments – Do Homework, Quizzes, Tests, and Practice

tests (not graded) Study Plan – Drill down by chapter and section to work

Practice problems (Participation grade) Results – Current grades Document Sharing– Professor contact and website

information, Solutions to Instructor Assignable Problems and Sample Test Questions

Multimedia Library– Study guide, Flash cards, news videos, animations, powerpoints, economic data, graphers, etc

Chapter Resources – Your one stop shop for all chapter needs

Communication Tools– Discussion Boards, emails, chat

Overview of Course Software

Online Learning Aids Animation – Automated example of graph or

calculation Guided Solution – Step by step instruction on how to

solve a problem Ask My Instructor – Email professor providing a link

to the exact question and comments from you Grapher – Tool to allow you to graph out the problem

in order to determine the correct answer Print – Print screen Video – View video related to the current question Etext – View the exact page of the text that addresses

or provides answer for current question Media – View additional media options available for

current question

Today’s Assignments

How to Get Started in the Course

Review and follow instructions on the webpages provided under ‘Online Courses Information’ Click

Here

Step by Step instructions on registering are provided on this

site (steps also on next slide)

How to Get Started in the Course

1. Go to http://pearsonmylabandmastering.com 2. Click on 'Student' under the REGISTER heading 3. Click next 4. Enter the ‘Course ID’ provided during your course orientation or in an

email from your professor 5. Enter your Access Code that came with your text book or select the Buy

Now option 6. Click next and Follow the Directions entering personal information when

requested. Be sure to enter your NAME as it appears on your GRU Admissions Form....DO NOT

USE NICKNAMES Be sure to enter your First and Last names in the correct sections You have correctly registered for your Economics Course when:

a. You see your course name at the top of the screen b. You see a welcome message from Professor Schmidt in the middle of

the page NOW, to prevent being DROPPED FROM THE CLASS TAKE & PASS THE ORIENTATION QUIZ

Student Tech Support Hot-line• Toll free: 800-677-6337• Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 8 PM• Sunday, 5 PM to midnight

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