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Welcome to COM 103 Hybrid
(Shellie Michael)
 

Familiarize yourself with these requirements in order to maximize your opportunity for success in your distance learning course. After you review the course orientation, you can begin working with your distance learning course content on the first day of classes.
 

Click on any of the questions below:

Does this course cost the same as a regular course?

Tuition is the same.  Students with financial aid questions should call the Financial Aid Office.
 

Does this course count the same as a regular course?

Yes.

Does this course transfer?

Yes, but students should check the catalog of their transfer institution, as with any other course.

How can I contact my professor?

Shellie Michael
office: Main Campus, Ramer Administration Building Room 161

address: Humanities Division, Volunteer State Community College, 1480 Nashville Pike, Gallatin, TN 37066

phone:   615-230-3769

e-mail:   use the WebCT site for this course

fax: 615-230-3228

 

How is this course taught ?

Students will attend class meetings every other Tuesday night for 1.5 hours. We will use class time to to deliver speeches and to participate in group activities. Instead of the discussions we would normally have during classroom lecture times, students will use the weekly Discussion Board posting assignments on our WebCT site to show how they can apply the concepts we are studying.

How do I access the course content and materials?

All content is found in the textbook and on our WebCT site
 

What are the computer requirements?

Students must be able to word-process their written work, including speech outlines, and save those document files. Students must also check the WebCT site at least once a week.

 

How do I get started?

Students should attend the first class meeting and then review the syllabus, which contains a weekly schedule of activities and due dates.

 

What do I do if I need assistance with technology or the course?

I can help with simple procedures required in the course, but for technical questions, you should call the college's Help Desk at 230-3302. When you have course questions (navigation, for example), you should e-mail me or post questions on the WebCT Main Discussion Board. 

 

How is attendance taken in a distance course?

You must show up for all class sessions and you must submit assignments, including weekly Discussion Board postings on or before the due dates.

 

What is expected of me in this course?

regular class attendance
Discussion Board postings
2 exams
3 major graded speeches
several speech exercises
1 written assignment

 

Where do I find my assignments?

Assignments are under "Assignment Guidelines" on our WebCT site.

 

How do I know when assignments are due?

See the "Course Schedule" on our WebCT site.

 

How do I communicate with other students?

You may post messages on the WebCT discussion board.
 

How do I submit my assignments?

Visit the Submissions section of the course's WebCT site and upload your work. Only send documents saved as .RTF files.

Written material accompanying the speech will be submitted in class.

 

How do I take a test?

Exams are online and can be found on our WebCT site during the exam window listed in the Course Schedule.

 

Can I finish the course early?

You can turn Discussion Board postings. You must complete exams, speeches, and exercises as scheduled.

 

How do I find my grades?

I will mail your speeches back to you. Grades will be posted on our WebCT site.

 


Student Pages  |  Classes & Schedules  |  Faculty Pages  |  RODP  Contents

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