HOW TO BEGIN YOUR----ITC117 'ONLINE' CLASS
STEP 1: On the FIRST DAY OF CLASSES-- (NOT EARLIER) students should log onto: www.salemstate.edu/mywebcourses/FIRST DAY OF CLASSES FOR: SPRING 2010 SEMESTER IS: JANUARY 20, 2010
STEP 2: At the login page enter your USERNAME and PASSWORD
STEP 3: For NEW students who DON'T currently have a Blackboard account your USERNAME is: Your student ID# preceeded by a capital letter S--for example (S007913). Your PASSWORD is: salemstate (use all lower case letters when you type salemstate)
STEP 4: For those who have a CURRENT Blackboard account your Username and Password remain the same as last semester.
STEP 5: Once you are on the "My Web Courses" page just click onto the name and section number of the ITC117 course you are taking. Then, once at the Blackboard Homepage, click on the ANNOUNCEMENTS button near the top left of your screen and carefully read ALL announcements. On the first day of classes there will be an announcement telling you in detail how to begin the course.
STEP 6: Now please have a 'virtual' meeting with your instructor, Dr. Campbell, by running a short video. Simply scroll down a little on this Webpage and when you get to Dr. Campbell's photograph, just click onto the photo and it will automatically take you to a YOUTUBE.COM video labeled 'Welcome To ITC117." After running the video please return to this Webpage and surf the rest of the site for some very helpful information about your course.
STEP 7: On the FIRST DAY OF CLASSES log onto www.salemstate.edu/mywebcourses/ and you can begin the course and EXPECT to have a good time and to learn a lot. Thanks very much. Good luck all!!!
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I'M CERTAIN THAT YOU’LL BE DELIGHTED WITH THIS ON-LINE COURSE!! Overwhelmingly students tell me they love
learning on-line.
DR. CAMPBELL WELCOME VIDEO: Click on the Photo to see a YouTube.com
video titled: Welcome to ITC117
Though I hope you’ll read
ALL the items listed above, it is ESSENTIAL that you at least check out these items; COMPUTER SYSTEMS
REQUIREMENTS ; SYSTEMS SOFTWARE
REQUIREMENTS ; APPLICATION SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS and VIRUS
SCAN SOFTWARE . Read on! I hope
you’ll join me for a great time!
Welcome to the world of on-line
education at Salem State College. If you are motivated, self-sufficient and
interested in a unique learning experience, then this is the place for you.
Together we will go on a journey that will help you discover more about yourself
as a student while you acquire great new skills that will enhance your career
potential and desirability to employers. I’m pleased that you are
considering signing up for my ON-LINE Microcomputer class. Please
feel free to browse around this WebPage to get
an understanding of what’s involved in taking this on-line course and learn
about system requirements, skill requirements, grading procedures and more.
ITC117 COMPUTERS IN THE PROFESSIONS
Course Description: This course is an overview
of information processing that is applicable to all career areas, with
considerations of societal trends and issues arising from the use of computers.
With general computer concepts as a foundation, a major focus will be to
increase the students’ personal and professional productivity through the
use of various business-oriented software applications. Topics to
be covered include: operating systems, spreadsheets, database management,
word processing, graphics, and telecommunications. Three lecture hours
per week. This course satisfies the Computer Literacy core requirement.
About BLACKBOARD:
(NOTE: We are using BLACKBOARD software for all courses
including this one. IN ADDITION we MAY be using SAM software
for part of the course. IF we do use the SAM software it is available
to you free and you will get access to it through the Internet. (SAM
is a 'self learning package with audio and video modules and IF we
use it this semester I think you'll enjoy it--some assignments MAY be
given through SAM). About BLACKBOARD software---You DON'T have
to buy or install any software. If you have trouble using or understanding
BLACKBOARD there's 24 hour help available. From 8:30am to 5:00
pm call (978-542-2036). After 5:00pm call (800-569-6505). Your
instructor is also available to help you--e-mail me or call me--contact
numbers will be posted on your syllabus which is online in your Blackboard
account once classes begin.
This is an On-Line
course.Work whenever you find most convenient.
Also, there are NO 'on-line
group meetings' at all. Just be sure to watch your syllabus
and e-mail and the ANNOUNCEMENTS on WebCt for DUE DATES.
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Introductory
Note: All personal computers
have TWO kinds of software. First is the SYSTEMS software (Windows X, Vista, or Windows
7) that makes the computer run—most of us don't even care about this
because it runs in the background. Second is the APPLICATIONS software that makes the
computer useful—it is this software that allows us to do word processing,
spread sheeting, database, and to make presentations (Micrsoft Office 2007).
Read about these requirements below.
You must have one of the following operating systems:. WINDOWS XP WITH SERVICE PACK 2, --VISTA, --- or the new WINDOWS 7 operating system.
ABOUT 'WINDOWS XP'
Although
Windows XP is now a bit dated for an operating system you may still use it
for this course. However, you must have SERVICE PACK 2 installed with
your Windows XP, or you won't be able to install the REQUIRED Office 2007
software. The 'service pack' is a FREE download from Micrsoft's
homepage website. Contact Dr. Campbell if you need help on this.
However almost all computers have the Service Pack already installed.
Please be advised that the current textbooks is written and illustrated
for the VISTA operating system but it has little impact on the hands-on
component of this course. If you have any difficulties simply
e-mail or call your instructor for specific directions. But Windows
XP Professional users should be able to easily manage the differences.
ABOUT THE VISTA OPERATING SYSTEM:
You may use the VISTA Operating System but it is NOT required.
Be advised that the current textbooks is written and illustrated for the
VISTA operating system but it has little impact on the hands-on component
of this course. What if you DON'T have Vista as your operating
system and are thinking of INSTALLING VISTA on your OLD computer?
CAUTION: VISTA is a powerful operating system with exceedingly demanding
system requirements. Unless your computer is LESS THAN ONE YEAR
OLD I strongly advise that you do NOT install it. It should only
be installed on computers that are virtually NEW with appropriate system
requirements. You can 'test' your computer for VISTA Compliance
by going to Microsoft's Website. Don't even THINK about installing
VISTA until you've been to that website and run your 'test' for VISTA compliance.
Once VISTA is installed IT CANNOT BE 'UN-INSTALLED' so be certain
that you know what you want and that you are confident on the installation
process. Be advised that VISTA has been problematic since its introduction.
You do NOT need VISTA for this course! NOTE: Microsoft has already
replaced VISTA with WINDOWS 7 so if you can SKIP Vista,do so.
ABOUT THE NEW 'WINDOWS 7' OPERATING SYSTEM
On November 1, 2009 Microsoft replaced
it's troublesom VISTA operating system with 'WINDOWS 7'" and early
reports are that it is indeed an improvement over Vista. You MAY USE
the new WINDOWS 7 operating system for this course. If you have VISTA
and you wish to UPGRADE to WINDOWS 7 then you may do so for this course.
CAUTION: If you are using the older WINDOWS XP operating system,
Microsoft (and your instructor), strongly advise AGAINST doing so. If
you do attempt to do that be advised that you must completely erase your
hard drive before installing it and you run a severe risk of catastrophic
problems. Be advised--don't do it.
WE WILL BE
USING M.S. OFFICE 2007 IN THIS COURSE----YOU CANNOT TAKE THE COURSE
WITHOUT IT. If you do NOT have Office 2007 then you can get a FREE
COPY installed on your ---LAPTOP----computer by contacting Salem State College's
IT HELP DESK at (978-542-2036) for the location, dates and times when installation
is available. Note: Due to licensing requirements this software
is NOT AVAILABLE for installation on DESKTOP COMPUTERS----only LAPTOPS.
Desktop users who do not have Office 2007 should go to www.micrsoft.com
and purchase the LOW COST STUDENT VERSION--at about $59. If you have
trouble finding the LOW COST STUDENT VERSION (it's 90% off thenormal cost!)
on the Microsoft website then log into your Blackboard account and go to
your ITC117 course and click on the COURSE CONTENT button--once there open
the FILE FOLDER labeled "SYLLABUS' and once inside open the document labeled
"HOW TO BUY STUDENT VERSION OF OFFICE 2007"--complete directions are given
there.. Be aware that there are several ways in which Microsoft Office
is packaged and sold. You MUST have the package that contains all the
following Applications: M.S. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. You
may contact the instructor via email if you need help with this matter:
robert.campbell@salemstate.edu
OFFICE 2007 USERS
CAREFULLY READ THIS SECTION
Be aware that there are several different ways
in which Microsoft Office is packaged and sold. You MUST have
the package that contains all the following Applications:
M.S. WORD
EXCEL
POWERPOINT
ACCESS
NOTE!!! Just
because you have Microsoft Office 2007 it doesn’t mean that YOUR VERSION
has all the FOUR applications. Check to be sure that
you have all FOUR application programs.
WHAT MS OFFICE VERISONS ARE
ACCEPTABLE IN THIS COURSE?
REPEAT: You MUST use MS OFFICE 2007 in this course. NO
OTHER VERSION is acceptable because the entire book and all support materials
are written and ILLUSTRATED for MS Office 2007.
HOW CAN I TELL WHICH
VERSION OF M.S. OFFICE THAT'S ON MY COMPUTER?
1. Open up M.S. Word and from the menu list across the
top of your screen and click on HELP
2. From the short 'drop down list' click on the choice
option: ABOUT M.S. WORD
3. A dialogue box pops up with a 'blue bar' across the
top that says: ABOUT MICROSOFT WORD.
4. Directly under the blue bar it tells you what 'year'
(version) you have. If it says Microsoft Word 2007 then you've
got the REQUIRED version for this course.
WHAT
IF I MY OFFICE 2007 VERSION DOES NOT HAVE ACCESS?
This is and ABSOLUTE REQUIREMENT of the course. Any Virus
Scan software that is ‘up datable on-line’ is acceptable. For example Norton AntiVirus,
or McAfee AntiVirus software. Both
(and others) are reasonably priced and you can update them weekly on-line
without any additional cost.
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TEXT BOOKS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE SALEM STATE COLLEGE BOOKSTORE:
IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU
PURCHASE YOUR BOOK AND COURSE MATERIALS DIRECTLY FROM THE SALEM STATE
BOOKSTORE, THAT WAY YOU KNOW YOU HAVE THE RIGHT BOOK! BUYING TEXTBOOKS
FROM ONLINE WEBSITES CAN BE A VERY TRICKY BUSINESS. THEY OFTEN
SEND THE WRONG TEXTS OUT OR CLAIM TO HAVE THEM ON 'BACKORDER' AND THEY PROMISE
THEY WILL SHIP THEM SOON---BUT EXPERIENCE HAS SHOWN THAT MANY STUDENTS
HAVE TROUBLE WITH THESE PURCHASES AND THEY GET A LATE START ON THE COURSE.
THE TEXTBOOK IS:
MICROSOFT OFFICE 2007, Introductory Concepts and Techniques, Windows
Vista Edition. Authors: Shelly, Cashman & Vermaat. It
is a large book that has separate sections for Microsoft Office PowerPoint
2007, Microsoft Office Word 2007, Microsoft Office
Access 2007, and Microsoft Office Excel 2007. Publisher:
Thompson Course Technologies. ISBN Number:
ISBN-13: 978-1-4239-1228-6
PLEASE NOTE: For Fall 2009 we will be using essentially this
SAME textbook but it may have a DIFFERENT ISBN# in the Bookstore. The
'new' ISBN NUMBER IS: 978-0-324-82684-5 BE ADVISED THAT
BOTH TEXTBOOKS ARE EXACTLY THE SAME but the new one comes with a CD and
the old one does not. WE WILL--NOT--BE USING THE CD SO FEEL FREE TO
BUY A 'USED EDITION' WITH THE OLD ISBN NUMBER. EITHER BOOK IS FINE
FOR THIS COURSE. I suggest saving money and buying a used one if possible.
You can get rapid response help by contacting your instructor via any
of the methods listed below:
(In Person, Phone,
or On-line)
Get
in-person help by calling your instructor for a personal help session
(352-391-1316)
Contact your instructor thru e-mail for a rapid response at:
robert.campbell@salemstate.edu
A phone conference with your instructor while
you are on-line
Chat line thru
Blackboard
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· Ideally
you should be able to type reasonably well. If not you can purchase
a “Learn to Type” program like Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing for only about
$12.
· You
must be motivated to do your work and keep up with the suggested (and
sometimes required) due dates for assignments. Don’t wait to the
last minute to do assignments.
· Be
willing to ask for help if you need it.
* CHECK YOUR BLACKBOARD E-MAIL AND THE ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE ON
BLACKBOARD VERY OFTEN
· KEEP
YOUR VIRUS SOFTWARE UPDATED WEEKLY!
· Be willing to learn new things in new ways.
· Have
a sense of humor and a willingness to have fun while you learn.
MAC USERS PLEASE NOTE !!!!! THIS COURSE IS PC
ORIENTED.
MAC
USERS: A SPECIAL NOTE:
This course involves coverage
of MICROSOFT OFFICE: Word Processing, Excel, Access,
and Powerpoint. We will
also cover e-mail, the Internet, and active processing and manipulation
of e-mail and attachments. Two electronic (open book)
exams will be given. These are ON-LINE exams. You will take
the exam and submit it electronically where it will be INSTANTLY graded.
You will automatically get a 'grade report' back which shows the correct
response to each question along with the response that you submitted.
Computer theory will be covered
in the course thru the use a required textbook. You will
be given two exams on this materials .
Both will be multiple choice , open
book, online exams.
The course is currently taught using BLACKBOARD software. You
DO NOT have to purchase it. It is already on Salem State College's
system and it is used to each the courses so YOU DON'T HAVE TO BUY IT.
If you'd like to check it out the BLACKBOARD system currently in use
just click on the link here: webct.salemstate.edu
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A copy of the course syllabus will be posted in on
BLACKBOARD for you to download and print as soon as you log onto the
course.
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- It is the student's responsibility to COMMUNICATE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR when contacted.
- All course requirements must be completed by the student (himself/herself) who registered for the course.
- All assessments are due on the dates designated. There will be a penalty for late assignments
- It is the students’ responsibility to attend “on-line” all classes and to keep informed as to possible changes in assignments and course coverage
- Due dates for assignments. All work is due on the date(s) assigned. Grading penalty will be give for late assignments.
- It is imperative that the reading assignments be completed according to the course schedule which is attached
- It is the student’s responsibility to CONTINUALLY monitor his/her BLACKBOARD e-mail account. Assignments and/or updates to the syllabus will be distributed through e-mail. FREQUENT use of e-mail is REQUIRED in this course. Many assignments will be given and “collected” and graded through your BLACKBOARD e-mail and/or ASSIGNMENTS section of Blackobard.
- It is the student’s responsibility to KEEP A COPY OF ALL SUBMITTED WORK IN YOUR ‘SENT MAIL’ folder in your e-mail account. This includes all copies of exams, papers, assignments and the like. Due to the gigantic amount of server space that would be required to save all students documents it is not possible for your instructor to save copies of all your documents. If a question comes up concerning a paper, assignment, or exam etc. the student must e-mail the copy of the document in question that is stored in your SENT MAIL file folder. The document will then be re-examined and re-graded if necessary. If for ANY reason you did not keep a back-up copy of work that your instructor requests then you MUST re-do and re-submit the work!
- Salem State College is committed to non-discrimination
of handicapped persons as specified in section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973. Students who qualify as handicapped persons under
the definition of this act should notify the instructor at the beginning
of the course so that reasonable modification in course requirements
may be made when necessary.
- Academic Dishonesty will not be tolerated.
All work you submit must be your own and you must never allow anyone
to submit work that YOU have done to be submitted as THEIR own work.
Both visual AND electronic measures will be taken to detect and prosecute
any individual (s) involved in Academic Dishonesty. Please be
sure to read the Academic Dishonesty policy that is printed in the
Salem State Cataloge. Simply stated: Do your OWN work and
don't allow anyone to submit YOUR work as their own. Thanks!
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Dr. Robert Campbell graduated from Salem State College
in 1972 from what was then called the Business Education Department.
Upon graduation he became a business education teacher at an area secondary
school. After completing his Master of Education Degree at
A VIDEO CLIP WELCOME
& INTRODUCTION FROM DR. CAMPBELL: To see a Video Clip welcome
from Dr. Campbell just scroll to the top of the webpage and click on Dr.
Campbell's photograph. That will take you to a YouTube.com video
introduction to ITC117
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