CAS 72D - Introduction to Microsoft Word

Instructor: Mary Dermody

Instructor Website http://www.chabotcollege.edu/academics/CAS.asp
Email Instructor mdermody@chabotcollege.edu

Instructor phone: 510-723-6661

Course Description

Self-paced introduction to word processing using Microsoft Word.

Check the college catalog for CSU/UC transferability and to see if this course meets AA/AS degree requirements.

This class begins October 19th and ends December 18th (late start)

Optional On-Campus Orientations

There are no required on-campus meetings for this class. You can attend an OPTIONAL, on-campus Orientation to Online Learning that provides Blackboard log in instructions and help, an overview of the Blackboard course management system, and tips on netiquette, time management, and study skills for the online student.  Attend any one of these sessions:

• Monday, August 17th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

• Tuesday, August 18th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Wednesday, August 19th, 4:00-5:00 p.m., in Room 1618

• Thursday, August 20th, noon-1:00 p.m., in Room 1602

• Saturday, August 22nd, 10:00-11:00 a.m., in Room 1602

• Monday, August 24th, 5:30-6:30 p.m., in Room 1602

If you're taking a late start Fall class, you can also attend one of these sessions:

• Tuesday, September 8th, noon-1:00 p.m. in Room 1602

• Tuesday, September 8th, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Room 1602

• Wednesday, September 9th, 4:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 1618

Learn more about these orientations, which are NOT course-specific.

How This Class Operates

CAS 72D-EN1 is an online course, with no required on-campus meetings. You must have an email account and internet access by the first day of class. We strongly recommend you have Windows XP or later operating system.  You MUST have Microsoft Word 2007 word processing software. As soon as you register in class, notify instructor by email to: mdermody@chabotcollege.edu. To begin, go to http://clpccd.blackboard.com on the first day of class and log in to the class. The textbook is available in the Chabot Bookstore.

Succeeding in an Online Course

Students who succeed in online courses tend to be independent, self-motivated learners with good computer skills. If you are a procrastinator who relies heavily on the instructor for motivation, or can't use a computer too well, you should probably consider enrolling in a face-to-face course instead.   Or, you might consider enrolling in our Introduction to Online Learning course(GNST-4910), which provides an overview of online learning and equips you to succeed in your first online class.

Don't enroll in this class if you believe the myth that learning online requires less effort than learning face-to-face. This course covers the same content and has similar activities as the face-to-face version of the course; only the method of delivery changes.

Blackboard

This course will use the Blackboard course management system as its virtual classroom. To learn how to log in to Blackboard, go to the How to Begin an Online Course page. Once you enroll, you will not be able to log in until the first day of class.  Students are expected to become familiar with the use and operation of Blackboard functions and are encouraged to attend an orientation session provided by the Distance Education program at Chabot College. In addition, the professor provides a general unit on "How to Navigate in Blackboard" for students to understand how to use the major features the professor employs.

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