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Orientation Checklist
Congratulations! Now that you have completed your Student Success Plan, it is now time to put your plan into action. If you need help in reviewing your Student Success Plan, please contact your Admissions Representative or another Graduation Team member. The purpose of the Orientation C hecklist below is to give you a quick view of your priorities in this Orientation class. You can print this checklist to keep track of your successfully completed assignments. Your checklist will also be available to you in the Orientation via the Student Success Plan link in the Module 1 overview. The checklist in the classroom will update with checkmarks as the assignments are successfully completed. In addition to using the checklist, it is important to visit the Gradebook to receive your professor's feedback. Once again, thank you for completing your Student Success Plan. We look forward to supporting you as you achieve your academic goal To begin, visit the C ampus C ommon to access your Orientation class. The first thing that you will see in the classroom is the professor's Announcements. Read these first, then continue to the materials under C ourse Home in the classroom navigation bar on the left. Course Home Readings Announcements C ourse Home Lectures Module 1: Introduction Readings All Module 1 lectures Assignments Assignment 1: Introduce Yourself Assignment 2: Student Success Plan Module 2: Technical Skills for Online Learning Readings Technical Requirements Technical Skills for Online Learning
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Assignments Assignment 2: C reating a Study Space Module 3: Classroom Readiness Readings All lecture notes in Module 3 Digital Bookshelf Assignments Assignment 2: My Important C ontacts Module 4: Academic Readiness Readings Self-Directed Resources Writing Requirements Personalized Support Developing Strong Study Habits Assignments Assignment 1: Exploring the Library Assignment 2: Study Plan and Study C alendar Module 5: Goal Setting and Support Readings Your Path to Graduation Assignments Assignment 2: C reating a S.M.A.R.T. Path to Graduation
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Full Report
1) 2) Do you have consistent access to a computer? Answered: Yes I plan to access the online classroom and complete assignments primarily from a: Answered: Computer at home Using a home based computer gives you the best opportunity to be successful in your program. By reading the lectures notes "Technical Requirements" and "Technical Support Tips" you can know everything that is expected from your computer. This is an optional item for you in the Orientation class. 3) I feel comfortable using a computer to do the following: a. Searching the Internet Answered: Agree b. Sending and receiving emails Answered: Agree c. Attaching files to an email Answered: Agree d. Creating Folders Answered: Neutral e. Opening and saving documents Answered: Agree f. Copying and Pasting Answered: Agree In the Orientation class there is a lecture note in Module 2 titled, "Technical Skills for Online Students" that provides additional knowledge about these computer skills. Please review the tutorials in this lecture note that will benefit you the most. This is an optional item for you in the Orientation class. 4) I don't feel comfortable using a computer to do the following: a. Downloading and uploading files Answered: Agree b. Creating documents in Microsoft Word Answered: Agree c. Create presentations in Microsoft Powerpoint Answered: Agree d. Creating spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel Answered: Disagree e. Managing multiple windows/applications Answered: Agree f. Backing up files Answered: Neutral In the Orientation class there is a lecture note in Module 2 titled, "Technical Skills for Online Students" that provides additional knowledge about these computer skills. Please review the tutorials in this lecture note that will benefit you the most. This is a primary item for you in the Orientation class. 5) My study space is customized to support my learning style: Answered: Neutral You indicated that you may be unsure about your dedicated place to study.

Having an environment conducive to learning is important to being a successful online or blended student. Please complete M2: Assignment 2 "C reating a Study Space" in order to help you identify a location that you plan to use and maximize its potential. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation course. 6) Do you have the required software for your program? Answered: I don't know You indicated that you are unsure if you have the required software for your program. You may not be able to complete your homework without the proper software. Please read the Module 2 lecture note "Technical Requirements" to ensure that you have the software needed. We also encourage you to talk to your Admissions Representative/Academic Advisor about the best options you have to acquire this software, should you need still need it. This is a primary item for you in your Orientation course. 7) When did you last take a class with an online component, whether partially online or completely online? Answered: 0-1 Years We are excited that you have had the opportunity to take online or blended classes within the last year. As you most likely know, understanding the classroom environment and school resources will help you be a successful online or blended student. We now want you to have the ability to become comfortable specifically in Argosy's online or blended classroom. Please read all Module 3 lecture notes. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation class. 8) Have you used interactive digital textbooks before? Answered: No Digital textbooks are a great advancement in online education. You will be experiencing digital textbooks in your program, so it is important that you understand how to access and use them. Please read the Module 3 lecture "Digital Bookshelf". This is a primary item for your Orientation course. 9) I am comfortable with: a. Expressing my ideas, opinions, and questions with online classmates in a written format Answered: Neutral C lassroom discussions are a significant part of your online learning, and being able to express and share ideas is an important part of that process. You indicated that you are unsure of how comfortable you may be in sharing your ideas, opinions, and questions with other online students. Please read the Module 4 lecture note "Developing Strong Study Habits" and complete Module 4 Assignment 1. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation class. b. Writing essays or academic papers Answered: Neutral Expressing your ideas, thoughts, and opinions in academic writing is an important part of your education. You indicated that you are unsure of how comfortable you may be with academic writing. Please read the Module 4 lecture notes "Developing Strong Study Habits" and "Writing Requirements", and complete Module 4 Assignment 1. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation class. c. Using APA style writing and citing sources Answered: Neutral Using APA style writing is a requirement at Argosy University. Knowing how to format your papers and cite your references properly is an important part of your

education. You indicated that you are unsure of how comfortable you may be with using APA style writing. Please read the Module 4 lecture "Writing Requirements" and complete Module 4 Assignment 1. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation class. d. Conducting research for academic papers through an online library Answered: Neutral C onducting research for your academic papers will be an important part of your learning process. One of the best resources that you can use to assist you with your research will be the online or on-ground library. We want to ensure that you are comfortable with how Argosy's online library works so you can give yourself the best opportunity to be successful. Please read the Module 4 lecture "SelfDirected Resources" and complete Module 4 Assignment 1. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation class. e. Conducting research for academic papers through a campus based library Answered: Neutral C onducting research for your academic papers will be an important part of your learning process. One of the best resources that you can use to assist you with your research will be the online library. We want to ensure that you are comfortable with how Argosy's online library works so you can give yourself the best opportunity to be successful. As a campus-based student, you will also have access to the on-ground library . You may still gain benefit from reading the Module 4 lecture "Self-Directed Resources" and completing Module 4 Assignment 1. This is an secondary item for you in your Orientation class. 10) I am not comfortable with: a. Approaching my instructor with a question Answered: Neutral You indicated that you are unsure of how comfortable you feel reaching out to your instructor when you experience a problem or have a question. It is very important at Argosy University that you seek help from your faculty member so they can assist you as soon as possible. Please read the Module 4 lecture "Personalized Support". This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation course. b. Approaching school staff with a question Answered: Neutral You indicated that you are unsure of how comfortable you feel reaching out to a staff member when you experience a problem or have a question. It is very important at Argosy University that you seek help from our staff so we can assist you as soon as possible. Please read the Module 4 lectures "Personalized Support" and "Self-Directed Resources", as well as complete Module 3 Assignment 2. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation course. c. Planning a schedule and managing my time Answered: Neutral Planning a schedule and effectively managing time are essential parts of a student's potential to be successful. You indicated that you are unsure of your confidence in your abilities to manage your time and plan a schedule. Please read the Module 4 lecture note "Developing Strong Study Habits" and complete Module 4 Assignment 2. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation class. d. Meeting deadlines Answered: Neutral While the online learning environment provides a lot of flexibility with your

schedule, meeting deadlines is still a vital part of being able to successfully pass your classes. You can lose points for turning in an assignment past its due date, which can prevent you from earning the best grade possible. You indicated that you are unsure of your confidence to meet the classroom's deadlines. Please read the Module 4 lecture note "Developing Strong Study Habits" and complete Module 4 Assignment 2. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation class. e. Participating in my online classroom multiple days per school week and/or attending all class sessions on campus Answered: Neutral Meeting the attendance requirements is essential for you to maintain your enrollment at the university. Likewise, participating in classroom discussions on multiple days will enhance your learning experience and increase your ability to earn the best grade possible. If you are unable to participate in class, or meet your attendance requirements, you could limit your opportunity to progress in your program. You indicated that you are unsure of how confident you feel that you will be able to participate on multiple days in your classroom per school week. Please complete Module 4 Assignment 2. This is a secondary item for you in your Orientation class. 11) How many hours per week can you commit to your school work? Answered: 6-10 An Argosy University student typically spends about 10 - 15 hours per week on their studies for an online or blended class. We encourage you to explore any options that will help you increase the available time you have for your studies. Please complete Module 4 Assignment 2. This is a primary item for you in your Orientation C lass. 12) Have you previously taken college-level English and/or math classes? Answered: Yes English and math are an important part of an undergraduate degree. At Argosy, we want to ensure that you are completing the necessary requirements in these subjects, and that you are getting the support you need as well. The Accuplacer will help us ensure that you are taking the appropriate English and math classes for your program. Also, if you are expecting any transfer of credits from a previous institution, you will want to review our policy with your Academic Advisor to see what that could possibly mean for you. Please read the Module 4 lecture "Accuplacer" to have a better understanding of the entire process. This is an optional item for you in the Orientation class. 13) I feel that I receive adequate support from the important people in my life. Answered: Agree Argosy is here to support you in any way that we can. However, there is nothing quite like the support from the important people in your life who know you best. You indicated that you are confident that you will receive a lot of support from the people in your life. You may still gain benefit from reading all of the Module 5 lectures and completing Module 5 Assignment 1. This is an optional item for you in your Orientation course. 14) Receiving support from school staff, faculty, and services is important to me. Answered: Neutral You indicated that you are unsure about how important receiving additional support from the school is for you. Please remember that Argosy provides a lot of

support resources as well as outreach from our staff members. To learn more about that, please read the Module 5 lecture notes "Argosy Student Services" and "University Staff". This is an optional item for you in your Orientation class. 15) It is important for me to stay connected to the school and other students outside of the classroom. Answered: Neutral Setting goals along the way to your graduation is an exciting and important part of your learning experience. By setting goals, you will be able to monitor your achievements as you progress in your program. You indicated that you are unsure of how it will benefit you to have additional resources about setting goals. Please read the Module 5 lecture "Your Path to Graduation" and complete Module 5 Assignment 2. This is an optional item for you in your Orientation class. 16) It would benefit me to have additional resources to help me set goals and plan for them. Answered: Neutral Setting goals along the way to your graduation is an exciting and important part of your learning experience. By setting goals, you will be able to monitor your achievements as you progress in your program. You indicated that you are unsure of how it will benefit you to have additional resources about setting goals. Please read the Module 5 lecture "Your Path to Graduation" and complete Module 5 Assignment 2. This is an secondary item for you in your Orientation class. 17) When I set goals for myself, I stick to them despite challenging situations. Answered: Neutral Being able to achieve the goals that you set for yourself along the way to graduation will help determine how successful you are in your education. C hallenging situations may arise during your enrollment, and it is important that you persevere through those difficult times in order to be successful. You indicated that you may not have had to face adversity in the past when pursuing important goals. Please read the Module 5 lecture "Your Path to Graduation" and complete Module 5 Assignment 2. This is a secondary item for you in the Orientation class.