NUR 513 Topic 1 Assignment: Navigating the Online Environment Scavenger Hunt (GRADED A)

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Online Learning Environment Scavenger Hunt Introduction Learning how to navigate the online classroom environment is essential to your academic success. GCU’s Learning Management System (LMS) Loud... Cloud has many resources to help you become a successful graduate student. Directions View the Student Learning Management System Tutorial as well as search LoudCloud to find answers to the questions below. You should complete the guide while navigating the Loud Cloud environment. Part A: Answer each prompt 1. List the items on the screen when you first enter a course in LoudCloud. Ans: Weekly calendar, Forums, Announcements, Gradebook, Assessment 2. Under the “Dashboard” drop down menu in LoudCloud, click on “Student Resources" and then “Student Success Center”. Once in the Student Success Center, search for “Classroom Policies” and review GCU’s participation policy. What do you need to do to make sure you are properly participating in the online classroom? Ans: Participation can be earned by substantive quality message to fellow classmates and the instructor in the main forum in the class room. Follow up response to classmates’ initial answers and responses that integrate course theories with practical application of the subject, offering personal experience or observation. Responses encouraging further discussions with fellow classmates and asking relevant questions about the week’s topic. This study source was downloaded by 100000849840424 from CourseHero.com on 10-11-2022 10:17:07 GMT -05:00 1 | P a g e 20617732 Praseetha Harilal 3. Under the “Dashboard” drop down menu in LoudCloud, click on “Student Resources" and then “Student Success Center”. Once in the Student Success Center, search for “Style Guides and Templates” and review the APA Style Guide and APA Template (without Abstract) documents. Why do you think academic writing requires such strict formatting? Ans: APA provides consistent format for writers’ gives clarity and credibility. It allows audience quickly to understand the citation types, references and sources. 4. Navigate to the “Student Success Center." Under which section in the Student Success Center can you find official Microsoft Tutorials for their software products? Ans: GCU technical support 5. Navigate to the “Student Success Center." Click on “Resources” and under the “Tools” heading, click on “New Student Success”. Locate “Tutorials and Webinars”. Which “Classroom Success” tutorial or webinar do you think might be most helpful for you? Ans: Reading strategies 6. From the course home page in LoudCloud, find where you can see your current grade in the course. Ans: Gradebook Widget This study source was downloaded by 100000849840424 from CourseHero.com on 10-11-2022 10:17:07 GMT -05:00 2 | P a g e 20617732 Praseetha Harilal 7. Click on “Path” from the drop down menu in the classroom. What are all the different sections found in the Syllabus? Course name, course description, course materials. Ans: Each topic with objectives, study materials and task. 8. Click on “Library” under the “Student Resources” tab from the dashboard drop down. Find a time that a GCU Library Introduction webinar tour is available. Write down a time and date that one is offered. Ans: June 1 st 3 pm Part B: Highlight the correct response 9. Where are the topic lectures found? a) The Path b) Study Materials c) Main Forum d) Both A and B 10. From the Resources page of the Student Success Center, which of the following is not found under the “Explore Tools” link? a) The Writing Center b) New Student Success c) Virtual Campus Tour d) Academic Excellence Center 11. What do Study Materials in Loud Cloud consist of? a) Lecture Notes, Electronic Resources, and Textbook b) Computer, Internet, and Software c) Pens, Paper, and Books d) The Syllabus, Discussion Forum, and Student Success Center 12. Where do you find “Announcements" for a course in LoudCloud? a) On the main page of your course in the LoudCloud classroom b) The Calendar c) The Syllabus d) The instructor emails them to you at the start of each week. This study source was downloaded by 100000849840424 from CourseHero.com on 10-11-2022 10:17:07 GMT -05:00 3 | P a g e 20617732 Praseetha Harilal 13. What would you do if you wanted to ask your instructor a question in which you felt your classmates could benefit from the answer as well? a) Send him or her a personal email b) Post the question in the Discussion Forum c) Post the question in the Private Forum d) Post the question in the Questions to Instructor Forum 14. Looking at the Forums section of your LoudCloud classroom, which section is not listed? a) Discussion Forum b) Question to Instructor Forum c) Assignment Forum d) Private Forum 15. Where are the weekly topic learning objectives found? a) On the Calendar b) Path >> Topic Title c) In the Main Forum d) Under the Tasks Tab 16. Where is the syllabus found in Loud Cloud? a) Under the Calendar tab b) In the Path c) In the Main Forum d) Under the Tasks Tab This study source was downloaded by 100000849840424 from CourseHero.com on 10-11-2022 10:17:07 GMT -05:00 4 | P a g e [Show More]

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