Spring 2010

English 118-600 & 601: Freshman Composition

Online through ANGEL

Danielle K. Sullivan, English Instructor

School of Humanities, Office:  1848

sullivand@sanujuancollege.edu

566-3641

An orientation takes place in the course once you have logged in under the folder “getting started.” There are audio files as well as word documents to assist you.  There is no face to face orientation.  You will not be able to log in until a day or two before classes begin on January 11.  If you need assistance logging in, please contact Online Services at 566-3309 or go to their link from www.sanjuancollege.edu/sjconline.

Required course materials available

Kolin, P. (2009). Successful writing at work. Harcourt: Boston. (available at the college bookstore).

Headphones or speakers to hear audio files regularly.

Reliable internet access

What you need to do and know

DO THIS NOW:

Email the instructor, Danielle K. Sullivan (sullivand@sanjuancollege.edu) with the following information:  name, explanation of why you’re taking English 118 online, and  indicate your level of experience with ANGEL  and with online learning in general.

DO THIS BY TUESDAY, JANUARY 12:

FIRST, buy the required textbooks at the bookstore.  SECOND, complete the course orientation activities posted under the tab “course assignments and materials” in the “getting started” folder.  See virtual campus web page for course login instructions.  You will not be allowed to log in until a day or two before classes begin.

FOUR THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE TAKING THIS CLASS:

FIRST, the orientation activities are important for those new to ANGEL or to online learning.  SECOND, this is a schedule-based course (not self-paced) that requires frequent and rigorous reading and writing assignments (it’s not “easier” than a face to face course).  THIRD, computer-savvy students who are also familiar with keyboarding do best in this class.  If you are unsure of yourself on the computer, or if you are a typist who “pecks” her way through assignments, you might want to reconsider whether or not you are suited for this class.  FOURTH, consider carefully whether or not you are suited for online learning—not everyone is.  Students with self-discipline and high levels of motivation do best with online learning.

Lots of luck, and I’ll see you online!!

Danielle Sullivan