Welcome to Online American Government

Intro to online govt icon.png

Module 1 Timeline: August 15 - 27th

Specific Due Dates listed inside the "Module"

In this class, we will work in "modules," which will look and feel like a unit or a chapter or two in a traditional class. Our first work is Module 1: Intro to Online Government.

Purpose: To ensure that you have all the tools and knowledge to be successful as on online student. You will understand how class will work, how to use Canvas, how to handle classroom "tasks" such as assignments and discussions, and to get to know one another.

Our Promise to You: By the end of Module 1,

you will know how to reach your teacher and get help.
you will understand how this online class will work.
you will be familiar with the use and functions of Canvas.
you will know your teacher and classmates.
you will be confident in your ability to succeed in an online class.

Snapshot of This Unit (not in order of due date)

Content:

Getting Started: Online Class Information
Netiquette Reading
Getting to Know Canvas
Textbook Required Reading

Assignments/ Activities:

Getting Started Survey
Setting up Online Accounts
Netiquette Reading
Netiquette Quiz
Getting to Know Each Other smore.com
Trial Assignment, Practice Assignment Using Canvas

Discussions:

Discussion #1: Owning Our Own Discussion Board
Discussion #2: What is Government?

Quizzes/ Tests:

Netiquette Quiz (formative)
Mod 1 Practice Test or Quiz (just for practice, not graded)