STUDENT EXPECTATIONS
You may be wondering what is expected of you? I have listed the minimum (basic) items that are in your best interests to adhere to because it will help you be successful in the course:
You may be wondering what is expected of you? I have listed the minimum (basic) items that are in your best interests to adhere to because it will help you be successful in the course:
- Remain current with the course material. You must read the material prior to the class session or prior to the learning activities posted online. This is not your traditional lecture formatted course. I will provide you PowerPoint slides to assist your preparation prior to the class session. Class sessions (face to face and online) will consist of applying the material you learned and discussing the case studies (which are located at the end of each chapter). You are expected to base your reasoning on material you learned (by reading and studying) prior to engaging in the learning activities. Do not think you can just “wing it,” because you will not be able to. Administrative concepts are complex.
- Again, read all the information prior to engaging in any learning activity. This means you must read the chapter. It is highly unlikely you will successfully pass the chapter quizzes if you do not read. You must obtain an 80 on each quiz. The reason for this is to ensure you have read and understood the foundational knowledge associated with the topic.
- Watch the micro lecture video for each topic and take the quiz. This is required prior to engaging in any classroom or online learning activity.
- Attend all class sessions (online and face to face classroom sessions). This is very important because each session builds upon the previous session. In other words, your success in the course depends upon your engagement in all the learning activities.
- Complete all assignments, projects, and assessments.
- Submit all assignments on or before the due date.
- Check the course Blackboard page regularly—this means prior to each class session.
- Check your Patriots email (that is the email account the university provides to you and all my correspondence with you via email will be sent to your university email account).
- You should attend class on time. When you enter the classroom after the class has begun, you become a distraction and are disrespectful to me and your peers.
- Send emails in the subject line: CRIJ 3311-001 (then list the item that is the subject)
- If you need additional clarification, you should be contacting me as soon as practical. Do not wait until the end of the semester to ask for help.
INSTRUCTOR EXPECTATIONS
I believe teaching is a two-way street. Therefore, you should also have expectations of me. Here is what you can expect from me.
I believe teaching is a two-way street. Therefore, you should also have expectations of me. Here is what you can expect from me.
- You should expect me to come to class prior to the start time and be prepared to engage you in the subject matter.
- I will return all of your written work in a timely fashion. This means I will provide you feedback on each and every item that is graded within 2 weeks.
- I will also return any emails I receive from you within 48 hours.
NETIQUETTE
Netiquette is, simply, Internet etiquette, or a set of expectations that describe appropriate behaviors when interacting online. It is important to understand that, in the online environment, you will be held to the exact same standards of UT Tyler's face-to-face courses. In fact, for 100% online courses, your online classroom behavior may be the only interaction you have with your faculty and classmates, therefore making your netiquette even more important. Remember, you only get to make a first impression once, irrespective of the course delivery method.
Be courteous.
You only get one chance for an online first impression. Make it count. Do not say or do anything in an online classroom that you would not do in a face-to-face classroom. This includes not "YELLING" (typing in all caps), not "flaming" (attacking someone, such as insults and name-calling), and/or not dominating the discussion.
Be human.
Remember there is another person on the other side of the screen. Remain patient, ask and wait for clarification if you do not understand something, and avoid assumptions and rushed judgments. Forgive mistakes, and apologize for your own errors.
Be a good classmate.
Remember your own role as a student. Follow your instructor's directions at all times. Be authentic and collaborative with fellow students. Be aware of cyberbullying and make every attempt to eliminate it. Appreciate the diversity and different communication styles of your peers. Remember, since this class is online, you may have classmates from all over the world.
Be professional.
Proofread your own writing for spelling, grammar, and punctuation to prevent miscommunication. Avoid slang, sarcasm, or emotionally-charged writing, as tone can be difficult to translate online. Profanity and offensive language will not be tolerated. Do not use abbreviations (2moro, 2T, B@U) or emotions in your online class unless your professor approves and supports such writing styles.
Be a responsible digital citizen.
What you post online is difficult to retract once it is published. What you post online can follow you for your lifetime. Do not share personal information you would never want public, and respect other people's privacy. Do not share someone else's work without their permission.
Netiquette is, simply, Internet etiquette, or a set of expectations that describe appropriate behaviors when interacting online. It is important to understand that, in the online environment, you will be held to the exact same standards of UT Tyler's face-to-face courses. In fact, for 100% online courses, your online classroom behavior may be the only interaction you have with your faculty and classmates, therefore making your netiquette even more important. Remember, you only get to make a first impression once, irrespective of the course delivery method.
Be courteous.
You only get one chance for an online first impression. Make it count. Do not say or do anything in an online classroom that you would not do in a face-to-face classroom. This includes not "YELLING" (typing in all caps), not "flaming" (attacking someone, such as insults and name-calling), and/or not dominating the discussion.
Be human.
Remember there is another person on the other side of the screen. Remain patient, ask and wait for clarification if you do not understand something, and avoid assumptions and rushed judgments. Forgive mistakes, and apologize for your own errors.
Be a good classmate.
Remember your own role as a student. Follow your instructor's directions at all times. Be authentic and collaborative with fellow students. Be aware of cyberbullying and make every attempt to eliminate it. Appreciate the diversity and different communication styles of your peers. Remember, since this class is online, you may have classmates from all over the world.
Be professional.
Proofread your own writing for spelling, grammar, and punctuation to prevent miscommunication. Avoid slang, sarcasm, or emotionally-charged writing, as tone can be difficult to translate online. Profanity and offensive language will not be tolerated. Do not use abbreviations (2moro, 2T, B@U) or emotions in your online class unless your professor approves and supports such writing styles.
Be a responsible digital citizen.
What you post online is difficult to retract once it is published. What you post online can follow you for your lifetime. Do not share personal information you would never want public, and respect other people's privacy. Do not share someone else's work without their permission.