Syllabus...

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Microsoft Office Picture Manager - MS Office Tool

Windows Photo Gallery

Windows Accessories - Paint & Notepad

Core FTP - Free Download

Blog Site = Free Google Blogger Website Tool - Blogger

Blackboard Online Learning System - Blackboard

• Learning Modules - Weekly Schedule of Activities
• Assignments - Homework
• Discussion Board - For homework and Peer Help
• Media Library - Shared Image Collection and files I provide to you
• My Files - Store personal files - A place for you to store files and access them from anywhere
• Roster - Students Profiles
• Chat Tool - For interaction and Peer Help
• Gradebook - Your points and updated grades

Materials - Optional but Useful: USB Flash storage device (aka Key drive or memory stick) to transport files to and from campus

• First two weeks - you will have a temporary generic student account available
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  Lookup your student account login ASAP; the Temp login quits working.
  
• Student Account - Within 24 hours of registering in any class with the college, your student account will be automatically created and you can look up your Student Account:
  
  • Lookup your account here: https://student-accounts.cabrillo.edu
    • The account lookup page requires the following steps:
    • Go to lookup and enter your own information (you will need your Student ID#)
    • Enter "Last Name"
    • Enter "Date of Birth" (MMDDYY)
    • Enter "Student ID" or Datatel ID (NOT SS#)
    • Enter password (student creates their own password; Note: if you forget your password repeat these steps and create a new one)
    • Submit (click once and wait!)
      
      For Additional information:
      http://www.cabrillo.edu/services/ctc/accountinfo.html
• The Campus Network (Classroom & CTC Labs) , Hawknet Wireless, and Blackboard account logins are the same.
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  Lectures are delivered via the Cabt160 instructor website (This site!) You DO NOT need to Login to my Instructional Website.

Attendance - Attendance is required. There are 11 meetings including the Final Exam meeting. You may be dropped as a no show the first week of classes. If you miss more than 2 weeks of class sessions (2 meetings) you may be dropped. However, it is the student's responsibility to drop a course. You receive points for attendance. You cannot pass the course with less than 70% attendance! (at least 8 of 11 class days, counting the final.)

Attendance/Participation: This course requires active participation each day of class so it is important for you to attend every class session, arrive on time, and come prepared. Your participation not only enhances your own learning, it benefits other students in the class, especially when the class is doing group work. Your level of participation is reflected in your grade and since you can’t participate if you are not in class, absences will also be reflected in your grade.

Note: There are no "make-ups" for missed days. See a classmate for notes

Assignments - You have 8 Assignments. Usually they will be started or reviewed during our class lab time.
Note: In BB the Assignments page shows the Late Date.

• Note: Late assignments will be 10 points off. Extra Credit may be available.

Discussions - You have 8 Discussion postings, small reports, posted in Blackboard, on topics you select from a list below. Each Discussion posting will require you to choose 1 topic and write an answer that is about 250 words or more. You must also read and respond to as least 2 other students postings .

Course Website Project - Your main activity is to create your website, and any content related to it. (graphics, icons, webpages, etc.)

Note: This is Required; you cannot pass the course without building the website.

Course Blog Website - You will create a Blog site (a contraction of web log), a template created website . You will use Google's Blogger tool. This is a social networking promotional tool used to promote your website and bring more visitor traffic to your main site.

Note: This is Required; you cannot pass the course without building the website.

Late CourseWork - is late, if turned in more than one week after the due date. It is expected to be accurate and thoroughly completed. The Course Website and Blog site are Due at the end of the last meeting, Monday, 5/24.

Withdrawal Policy - You may withdraw from the course with a W grade until 75% of the class has elapsed. You can drop using WebAdvisor. Contact the admissions and records office for details. Failure to follow the withdrawal procedure will result in an F grade being assigned at the end of the semester. No Shows will be dropped by the instructor at the end of the first class meeting and your spot will be given to a student on Wait List.

Xtra Credit - You will have some opportunities to get xtra credit points. They are noted on the Assignments page. Others may be added.

Learning Modules - in Blackboard list each weeks activities and Coursework Due Dates and Late Dates. You must view them weekly and stay on pace.

Disabled Students Programs and Services

DSPS Statement for Syllabi: Students needing accommodations should contact the instructor ASAP. As required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), accommodations are provided to insure equal opportunity for students with verified disabilities. If you need assistance with an accommodation, please contact Disabled Student services, Room 810, 479-6379, or Learning Skills Program Room 1073, 479-6220

Each student should click & read the standard Code of Conduct for Cabrillo College Courses.
Statement of Ethics, Rights & Responsibilities

General Guidelines

+ Arrive to class on time and stay for the full period
+ If you must get up, do so unobtrusively
+ Read the Syllabus, the Learning Modules and FAQs - Know the rules and requirements.
+ Turn Your work in on time. Late penalties will be assessed.
+ For the courtesy of all, put all cell phones on silent mode or turn them off.
+ Please raise your hand to ask a question or make a comment; this allows me to finish my thought and allows everyone to participate fairly.
+ If you wait until the last minute to use Blackboard, you run the risk of something going worng!
+Blackboard Discussions: Treat others with respect; be constructive when responding, don't attack the person; add to the discussion, simply agreeing is not a valid response.