E-learning resources in this class:
To help you get the most from the class, and because different people learn in different ways, we have utilized a variety of resources to help you learn. Among these resources are the course eLearning site, course Facebook group, and email listserv.
The first resource we use in class is the course eLearning site, where you can find tutorials, exercises readings (required and optional extra readings), and your grades throughout the semester. You may have used similar course eLearning sites for other classes - it used to be called "WebCT Vista" - and if so you will log in on the same page and find our course similar to others. If you have not used them before, you can access it at lss.at.ufl.edu, and you will need your Gatorlink ID and password to log in.
You should check the course eLearning site frequently. For example, you might check it before you begin lab assignments to see if there are any relevant tutorials, on the day of lecture to see if there are any last minute announcements or the day you sit down to study for a test to see if a study guide is available. If you feel like you're ahead of the others in the class, you can find lots of resources to challenge you. If you're a little behind, you can find different explanations of the same topic.
There is a group devoted to the class on Facebook. Membership in the course Facebook groupa> is optional - you will never find in the Facebook group something required for tests or assignments that isn't also posted elsewhere. The course Facebook group is more informal, devoted to discussion, collaboration and knowing your peers (who will someday be co-workers in your field). To find the group search for "Communication on the Internet" in Facebook or follow this direct link.
Last, there is a class listserv. A listserv is an electronic mailing list. There are thousands of them on the Internet, each devoted to some specific topic. Some are public and anyone can join; others are private and can be joined only by invitation. Ours is a private listserv. The listserv will be used rarely but occasionally for the instructors to send important information to your email address. Your Gatorlink e-mail address will be subscribed automatically to this mailing list.
You are responsible for checking both the e-learning site and your Gatorlink email frequently.