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Student
Instruction/Information Sheet
Students who are officially registered are encouraged to read these
instructions prior to the start of this course.
The user name and password for this course
will be sent to you by e-mail after 12 noon on the first day of the
course.
This course is part of a Skill Building Series developed and designed by
PLATO Learning, Inc., and Coast Learning Systems. It contains
instructional content developed by PLATO Learning, Inc., presented in a
multimedia format produced by Coast Learning Systems.
This series is designed for busy, self-motivated students who want to
brush up on skills needed for work or school. Using these courses, you can
quickly review and relearn fundamental skills in English. Skillfully
combining PLATO content with web-based interactive activities, these
modules assist both instructors and students in filling in ‘learning
gaps.’
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What
is this course about?
This course provides an introduction
to choosing words correctly. Words are the brickwork of
writing, the basic elements that convey meaning, but choosing
the right words can be confusing and frustrating. Here you
will learn more about synonyms, antonyms, homophones and
homonyms, and inappropriate and sensitive language. Understanding
the parts of speech will help you form better sentences
and will improve your ability to communicate effectively.
The course should take you approximately 27 hours to complete.
Please complete the course by Wednesday, August 1, 2007. |
How
do I get in this course?
- After enrolling, complete your “Letter
of Agreement” and submit it via e-mail. You cannot begin the course
until you submit your Letter of Agreement.
- After the Instructor receives your
Letter of Agreement, you will receive a user name and password by
e-mail. This information will not be sent until the first day of
instruction. Either go to the Internet and type in the following URL
or Web Site Address in the address bar:
http://www.coastlearningonline.org/cgi-bin/etudes.acgi?request,logframe!cs_id,29353476!
or click on the word
Etudes
at the bottom of this web page.
- When you arrive at the Etudes Web Page,
you will enter your user name and password provided by the Instructor.
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After you enter your password, the program will download the
Macromedia Authorware needed to operate this course. You will only
download it the first time you enter the course.
- Each time you access the Plato course
from the same computer, you will need to enter your course user name and
course password. You will enter this data twice, once for the Etudes
portal, and once to access the Plato lessons.
What will I
see on the Course Home Page?
In the green Menu bar across the top you
will see the following headers:
Course Overview: Description of the course
Course Objectives: What you will accomplish in this course
Course Pre-test: Complete this the first time you enter the course
Lessons: The “building blocks” for this course
Course Mastery Test: Complete this only after doing all course work for
each lesson.
Student Guide: No Student Guide is available at this time.
What kind of
assignments will I need to complete?
On the Course Home Page, you can click on
“Lessons” to see the Lesson Menu. You can return to this lesson menu at
any time by clicking on the Lessons button at the top of your screen. The
lessons have been designed using a “building block” approach. As you
progress through each lesson, you will be adding to the knowledge that you
acquired in the previous lessons.
Each lesson contains the following
sections:
- Lesson Pre-test: To determine your
baseline skill
- Tutorial: To teach you a skill
- Practice: To practice a skill
- Applying your knowledge: An interactive
approach to demonstrate the new skill
- Lesson Mastery Test: To assure you have
learned the skill.
You
must score 80% or higher on each lesson, or you should review the
tutorial and practice sections and then retake the Lesson Mastery Test.
Please complete the assignments in the
order they appear on the screen.
How do I earn
my credit?
As you move through your assignments, the
computer will keep track of your work and both you and your instructors
will be able to view your progress. When you successfully complete all
assignments and tests with an 80% or better, you will receive your ½ unit
of credit.
Your Instructor: Heidi Neu-Stephens
can be reached:
E-mail:
success@coastline.edu
Phone: (714) 241-6184 ext. 17420 .
Coastline Community College
11460 Warner Avenue
Fountain Valley, CA 92708-2597 |