PSY-215-N1 Adolescent Psychology

Distance Learning Class Critical Information

PSY-215-N1 Adolescent Psychology

Spring 2013

Dear Online Course Student:

Welcome to Adolescent Psychology. I am Lisa Stoner, and I will be your "facilitator”. I am here to guide and direct you through the course and to answer your questions about the assigned material. You can reach me in any of the following ways:

• Moodle email (Click on “compose” under “email list” on the right side of the page. Then click on “contacts” and choose your instructor, type your email, and click “send”.)
• College email: lstoner@stchas.edu
• Office phone: 636-922-8262

STUDENTS TAKING AN ONLINE COURSE MUST HAVE ACCESS TO THE INTERNET. Unless there is an area power issue, or a time in which Moodle itself is down, no extensions on assignments will be made for a student due to lack of Internet availability. Public libraries and SCC have computers for your use should your individual computer have a problem. DO NOT WAIT until the last hour to post your work or you may have a problem with your Internet connection!

This course is not independent study. It cannot be done at your own pace! You will have a weekly schedule of assignments and due dates. Due dates are not optional and cannot be extended.

This course will require that you complete five case study assessments or 10 journal entries, participate in thirteen discussions and take an online final exam.

This course also requires that you are able to time manage and be self-directing in many ways. AN ONLINE course provides you with a great deal of flexibility, but that can be a problem instead of an asset for some students. You need to consider this before starting a course of this type. In addition, this course moves very quickly and will require that you are self-disciplined and stay current with your assignments.

If you sign up for this class, you are agreeing to be self-motivated and disciplined to complete the required work at the pace subscribed by the facilitator.

Please click on the link below and take the quiz to learn about how well you are suited for online education.

http://stchas.smartermeasure.com

If you are not sure how to use Moodle:

Go to the college website at www.stchas.edu and access Moodle page. Click on “Student Help” and open the “Moodle Quick Start Reference Guide” and/or watch the available videos and tutorials.

Getting Your Moodle Password

Go to the SCC home page and access the Moodle page. Click on “Student Help” and scroll down to “Moodle FAQ”. This will explain how to get your new login and password.

Orientation

There will be an online orientation for this course.  Also, I will be available by appointment and would be happy to meet you in my office.

Required Textbook

Santrock, John W. (2012) Adolescence (14th ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.

Textbooks will be available in the bookstore, or you may call the bookstore at 636-922-8448 and have them delivered (there is an extra shipping charge).

Computer Skills and Equipment Requirements

To download the proper software and plug-ins required for this course, go to  http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/007811716x/information_center_view0/overview.html , click on “help” at the top, right side of the page. Then follow the instructions below:

1. Read the new page that opens.
2. Click on the “Browser Test” and download whatever free software is needed.

Thank you for enrolling with St. Charles Community College. I wish you success and look forward to working with you in the Spring 2013 semester.

Sincerely,

Lisa Stoner
Adolescent Psychology Online Course Facilitator