Succeeding in your online course
You can show instructors that your emails are about official school business by using ______.
your school email account
Which of these statements explains the access online students have to learning resources?
They use the same resources as other students but may have to access them in different ways.
You should ask how many attempts you have and how much time you have to take a test ______.
before you take it
Which of these is a secure website hosted by a school that provides information about a course and access to assignments, quizzes, tests, discussion boards, communication options, and grades?
A learning management system
Chloe should organize her emails by keeping messages that require attention in her ______ folder.
to-do
Purdue University's OWL site provides ______.
a wide variety of writing tips
The first step in preparing for an online test is ______.
choosing somewhere to take the test where you will not be interrupted
After taking a test in a learning management system, it is important to ______.
get a copy of the confirmation page
One way to have your materials organized for an online test is to ______.
mark text pages you will refer to during the test
Dr. Carter receives an email with a question from Esme on Tuesday, and he knows he will not be able to find an answer until the weekend. What should he do?
Email her within 24 hours to let her know it will be a few days before he has an answer.
Select all that apply What are some of the questions you should ask your academic advisor?
How do I switch majors? What does the finals schedule look like? Should I take this class for my major? How do I drop one of my classes? How do I find a tutor?
Important online writing resources include ______.
Purdue OWL
What is the best way to include questions for your instructor in your emails?
Put them in a numbered list.
What are some of the resources available for online learning?
The registrar/bursar Registration and course information IT help The library
Select all that apply Which of these are true of tests for online courses?
They are considered "open book" tests. They are usually a combination of short-answer and multiple-choice questions. They are administered online.
What is an unprofessional practice that should be avoided when emailing professors because it shows aggression?
Writing in all capital letters
Before beginning an online program, students are encouraged to ______.
bookmark important links related to their courses
When you find a useful online resource related to a course, your best option is to ______.
bookmark it
The course learning management system, the FAFSA website, and your textbook's online learning site should all be ______.
bookmarked
One tip for completing an online test is to ______.
review answers before submitting
When writing an email to an instructor, you should use positive wording in order to convey a positive temperament, or ______.
tone
Select all that apply When you start an online course, what should you do to make sure you have access to college resources?
Search for information on advising, degree requirements, and financial aid. Explore the college website. Bookmark links to your course.
Students no longer have to visit a physical store to buy course books because most course books can now be obtained ______.
online
Select all that apply What are some traits of a good subject line in an email to an instructor?
Follow any rules the instructor has for what should be in a subject line. Identify the focus of the email. Be specific, clear, and concise.
Which of these statements best describes a learning management system (LMS)?
A secure website, hosted by the school, that provides a variety of information
Libraries and the registrar/bursar are examples of resources that ______.
may be accessible online
One way to avoid sending an unprofessional email to an instructor is to use ______.
proper grammar
One action that leads to electronic miscommunication is ______.
using "you" statements instead of "I" statements
It is best to ask what types of questions will be on an online test ______.
before you take it
The process of reviewing an email before sending it to an instructor should include ______.
making sure it is signed
If you only want to respond to the person who sent you an email, you should use ______.
reply
Reply, forward, and reply all are types of email ______.
response options
Online users posting on a class discussion board should ______.
start a new thread for new topics
A good reason to contact an instructor by email would be to ______.
turn in an assignment that can be submitted through email
Electronic miscommunication can be caused by ______.
writing messages in all capital letters
Which of the following meets the criteria of a good email subject line?
Due date for notes on Finite Math, Chapter 1
What is a good tip to remember about email length when you are contacting an instructor?
Use as few words as necessary.
Running spell-check and making sure your email is addressed to the proper party are both part of the ______.
review process
An example of a bad reason to email an instructor would be to ______.
see if you can get extra credit later if you do not turn in tomorrow's assignment
Allie needs to get an answer to a question about her final paper from her instructor. She should ______.
send a message and wait 24-48 hours before sending a follow-up
Online students should develop rapport with their instructors as a way to establish a ______.
support system
Which of these identifies the appropriate expectations to have when emailing an instructor?
Be patient. Instructors may have several hundred students to deal with.
Select all that apply What are some of the guidelines for online students to remember while communicating with their instructors?
Be professional and respectful. Respond promptly and appropriately. Understand which issues are worth trying to solve yourself and which ones need the instructor's input. Write clear and concise emails.
Select all that apply Which of these are online learning resources that usually accompany textbooks?
Chapter review activities Practice quizzes Key terms Flash cards PowerPoint slides that highlight key points Supplementary readings
Select all that apply What should you do when replying to emails?
Respond within 24 hours. If you do not have an answer within 24 hours, send a response saying that it might take longer to answer.
Questions about how to drop or add a class and which classes are needed for certain majors are best answered by ______.
academic advisors
Information such as grading policies, submission guidelines, and assignment due dates can be found in ______.
an online syllabus
Emails that have been addressed but that should be kept to provide a record should be filed in the ______ folder.
archive
The calendar feature of a learning management system focuses on ______.
assignment due dates
The _____ is the virtual stand-in for a classroom in a learning management system.
discussion board
communications calendar discussion boards links to resources grades
Course announcements that all students see, messaging, and chat Deadlines for assignments and other important dates Interactions with classmates and questions or topics posted by instructors Connections to curated sections of the school library or outside learning tools Scores on assignments, quizzes, and tests
Select all that apply What should you do to make sure your email has a positive tone?
Ask yourself if the words sound positive or negative. Ask yourself how the message makes you feel. Read it as if you were the recipient.
An online syllabus will usually include ______.
contact information for the instructor
In a professional email sent to an instructor, you should ______.
identify yourself in the salutation
Using supplemental online resources provided by textbooks, such as practice quizzes and flash cards, usually ______.
increases the odds of success in a class
Tests for online courses usually consist of ______.
multiple-choice and short-answer questions
