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CIS/MGT Faculty - Business
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I'm glad you have decided to join us this semester as a distance learning student. Distance learning will require you to be self-motivated, and you may find that it takes more time and effort than a traditional face-to-face classroom (plan on 10-14 hours per week for 16 week format; 20-22 hours for 8 week format). I am here to help and guide you as much as possible. Since I never see you, I only assume the best unless you ask for help. I am happy to answer any questions you may have, but you have to ask. The best way to contact me is through e-mail. My turn-around time for e-mail is about 48 hours (except weekends/holidays), although I may often reply much faster than that. The time it takes me to return your message may depend on several things: I might want to research the answer, I might have several other messages to respond to, or the server might be down. Be patient, and I will respond as quickly as I can. If you have not already done so, (and you want a "head start" for class, one of the first things you should do is access your MCC Portal email account. This email account will be used during the course (I will not be sending emails to your personal email address.) It's free and easy to do; just use your MyMaricopa ID (MEID). To access it, go the following link: My MCC. In addition to our class time, you will have access to much of the course information through WebCT beginning Tuesday, January 17. (Use the same password you set up for your MyMaricopa email account). Don't forget, you will need access to the Internet, Windows XP (or later) and Microsoft Office 2010 (includes Word 2010, Excel 2010, Access 2010, and PowerPoint 2010) for this course (a 180 day trial of the software does come with the the textbook bundle). Note: If you are using a MAC, you will need to install Bootcamp OR Parallels software AND Windows XP (or later) to run the Office 2010 software and to use MyITLab, the tutorial/assessment software for the class. You can also use the MCC lab for any portion. If that is your plan, you must have a free MCC Student ID to enter the lab (and a reminder that no children/guests are allowed to accompany you). The course is structured to take sixteen weeks. If there is a two-week period where I do not hear from you at all you will be dropped from the course. Deadlines are firm (usually Mondays at 11pm, Arizona time), and you are responsible for meeting them. Assignments will include reading, projects, lecture questions, presentations, labs, online discussions, a group exercise, quizzes, and online tests. Although the emphasis of the class is technical skills and concepts, many of the assignments you will complete promote skills which will help you to be effective in your present and future learning as well as in the community and business world. They include critical thinking, team work through collaborative learning, ethics, interpersonal skills, civic engagement, and organization. Before class begins, check out the CIS 105 Course Info page, and don't forget to take the Distance Learning Quiz to ensure this is the learning method for you. If you have any questions, please contact me at debdt83701@mesacc.edu If you are on campus, please feel free to stop in and say hello. My office hours will be posted on my home page. The course begins Tuesday, January 17, and I will email you before that time (if you have an MCC Email Account). I'm looking forward to a fun and informative semester. I hope you are too! Deb Fells |
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