Course Web Page

• How to Enter Class Web Page
  • If you are a UT Austin on-campus student, your username is the email address you used when registering for this course (i.e. the email address to which the welcoming message is being sent). Go to the TIS login page (https://tis.telecampus.utsystem.edu/login.asp) and click on "Forgot your password?" On the password reminder page, type in your email address and click "submit" to have your password emailed to you.
  • After getting your username and password, go to the Login page (http://uttc.blackboard.com/) and log in with your username and password. Then, click on the link, "Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (FA07)," in the “My Courses” box.

• How Will This Page Apply to You?
  You should check into the class site at least once a week. This site will contain information about the course content, assignment instructions, and newsletters with updates of information. To see the course content and assignments, go to the "Course Modules" section in the left frame of the site. It is important that you check back periodically to ensure that you are on top of things!

• To navigate the course web site, your computer will need certain applications. They are listed below.
  • Netscape 7.0 (http://channels.netscape.com/ns/browsers/download.jsp) or
    Internet Explorer 5.0 (http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/) or higher
  • Flash Player 6.0 (http://www.macromedia.com/downloads/). While installing Flash Player, make sure you select your correct web browser.

Webcast from 5 to 7 PM CST on September 4th (Tue)
On-campus students will meet in the Distance Learning Classroom (SZB 323) and off-campus students will join the class session through the webcast, class chat, and conference phone.

• To watch the webcast, click on the following link (http://realaudio.cc.utexas.edu:8080/ramgen/redundant/channel1.rm). You need the RealPlayer 6.0 or better (To download the free RealPlayer, go to http://www.real.com/).

• We are also going to conduct a live chat during the webcast. Before the webcast, go to the course webpage on Blackboard => Communications => Collaboration and join the Class Chat Room by clicking on the Join button. Java Plug-in is required for the Chat to run. So, you need to test your computer before the webcast. If your computer doesn't have Java Plug-in, you will be given the instruction when you click on the Join button.

• Put our conference phone number 1 - 512 - 471 - 3099 near your phone so you can call in to ask questions if you do have a separate phone line.

Your First Assignments

• Read the course syllabus by Friday, September 1st.
  Go to the course web site (http://uttc.blackboard.com/) => "Course Modules" and then click on "Syllabus."

• The first module of the course consists of the following lessons and assignments. For the detailed instructions of the assignments, go to the course web site (http://uttc.blackboard.com/) => "Course Modules" and then click on "Module1. Building a Learning Community"

Lesson & Assignment Due Date Module 1 Building a Learning Community Sep. 4 (Tue) - Sep. 26 (Wed) Webcast (orientation): Refer to the newsletter for details. 5 - 7 pm, CST, Sep. 4 (Tue) 1. Introduction   2. What Is a Learning Community?   3. Getting to Know Each Other     < Assignment 1.3.a > Setting up your personal Web log (Blog). 8 am, Sep. 10 (Mon)   < Assignment 1.3.b > Introduce Yourself. 8 am, Sep. 12 (Wed)   < Assignment 1.3.c > Read and Respond to Others' Introductions. 8 am, Sep. 14 (Fri)   < Assignment 1.3.d > Read One of the Following Articles. 8 am, Sep. 14 (Fri) 4. Providing Information for Team Directory     < Assignment 1.4.a > Explore and Use Skype. 8 am, Sep. 17 (Mon)   < Assignment 1.4.b > Provide Information for Team Directory. 8 am, Sep. 17 (Mon) 5. Working Together Online     < Assignment 1.5 > Establish Norms for Effective Online Collaboration. 8 am, Sep. 20 (Thu)