PSYC4 Fall Quarter Syllabus & Canvas Instructions

 PSYC4 Fall Quarter Syllabus & Canvas Instructions

Dear Students,

Please read this entire e-mail for complete instructions on how to access this course, as well as what you should do first once you have access.

Our Abnormal Psychology class (Psych4) has been published on Canvas.  

Go to https://deanza.instructure.com. Use your MyPortal credentials to log in. You will be taken to the Canvas dashboard where you should see our course visible: ·  F22 PSYC D004 62Z, 65Z Abnormal Psychology.

Canvas Orientation

The course doesn't officially begin until Monday September 26th, so you will not be able to access all of Week 1's material until then. Please test your login and explore the platform so you become familiar with it. IMPORTANT: Check the “System Requirements” page to ensure your computer is compatible with the platform.

Canvas can be configured to send notifications to your email for everything from Announcements to Discussion posts. I highly recommend setting your Announcement notification preference to ASAP. This will ensure that you receive time-sensitive information, right away; this is how I will be communicating with the entire class. You can find instructions on setting your notifications in "Navigating Canvas (student guide)".

How the Course Works

The course is divided into weekly Modules. You should always begin the week by starting with the first item in the Module, (this is usually the chapter notes), and then work your way sequentially through the subsequent elements. I explain the weekly schedule and expectations on the Course Information page. You will be unable to open the week one materials until you read through the Course Information page.

This is not a self-paced course. The expectation is that you keep up with the weekly materials and assignments.

****Getting Help

If you need technical assistance, click the "Help" button on the left side of the Canvas webpage. Please do not send tech-related questions to me; our support staff will field those issues.

First Steps Once you have access:

1) Read through the Course Information page

2) Read through the syllabus (I also attached it to this e-mail)

3) Look over the Navigating Canvas (Student Guide)

4) Go through the module, “Course Information and Resources”. You will not be able to start Week 1 Module until you go over each part.

5) Week 1 Module (starting Monday, September 26th); Note: chapter notes will automatically upload or you can download them.

One misconception about online courses, is that they are easier than face-to-face courses. If you’re hoping for an “easy A”, this course is not for you. I have high expectations for all of my students, including my online students. I want you to not only learn the material but also learn about yourself and others and see how the material is applicable outside of the course.

Please look over the information on this link if this is your first online course: http://www.deanza.edu/online-ed/students/onlinelearning.html

 Thank you for registering for this course and reading this lengthy e-mail.

I look forward to "meeting all of you",

Shannon Hassett