Introduction to Web Based Learning at Sheridan

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Introduction to Web Based Learning at Sheridan

• . . . the basics

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Web Based Learning

• Introductions
• Mobile Computing Classes
• Arch Drafting 1 - Freehand
• Arch Drafting 1 - CAD Applications
• Building Materials 1
• Applied Mathematics 1
• Traditional Delivery Class
• Physical Science

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Web Based Learning

• Computer Systems
• IBM Laptops - need to buy a wheelmouse (Microsoft
  Intellimouse)
• Windows 95 Operating System
• Application Software
• AutoCAD LT 2000
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Netscape Communicator
• Netscape Navigator

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Web Based Learning

• Computer Systems . . . continued
• Course Management Software - WebCT
• access course outline
• access course learning materials
• access tests and assignments
• access Architectural Department Policies
• communicate with your instructor
• communicate with your classmates
• track your grades
• track your progress

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Web Based Learning

• Where are we now ?
• you should have a laptop and be familiar with
  its operation
• you should know your user name and password for
  accessing Sheridans computer network
• you should have set-up your e-mail within
  Netscape

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Web Based Learning

• Where are we going ? - before the next class
• buy a microsoft-compatible wheel mouse
  (Intellimouse)
• buy the required text Student Guide to the World
  Wide Web and WebCT
• Read the chapter titled Internet and World Wide
  Web

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Web Based Learning

• Where are we going ? - Today
• load necessary application software
• access the internet using Netscape
• access WebCT and login to this course
• Course Code CADD21A1
• Course Title Architectural Drafting 1 - CAD
  Applications
• Instructor Mark Kurdi
• review the course outline
• post a personal profile to the course bulletin
  board
• review the profiles of your classmates

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Web Based Learning

• Where are we going ? - Next Class
• On-line quiz on what we have covered today
• Browsing the World Wide Web
• Using Electronic Mail (e-mail)
• Introduction to the Windows 95 operating system
• Introduction to AutoCAD

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