Course Syllabus

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COURSE INFORMATION

course id ABESL013-2070                               
mode Face-to-Face & Online in Canvas
text Canvas Guides (free & online!)

dates

 

September 18- November 30

 

CANVAS LOGIN INFORMATION

url https://yvcc.instructure.com/    
login Student ID Number
password Your Birthday (mmddyy)

 

 

*Special note- If your birthday month is January-September, do not write "0#" for the month portion of your password.  Do not write the 0 and only write the number.  
For example: March 17, 1965 = 31765 (not 031765)

TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION

*Please call or email your teacher when you cannot come to class. Please do this before the class if possible.

teacher

Tracy Almanza
email TalmanzaESL@gmail.com

phone

 

(509) 594-9740

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TECH COACH CONTACT INFO

tech coach

NA
email NA

phone

 

NA

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DESCRIPTION & OUTCOMES

 

Course Description

This class will help you to improve your English skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. You will learn new skills to help you in your everyday life. You will learn about technology by using a computer to do some of your schoolwork.


I-DEA is a flipped course; half of your class time will be face-to-face (in the classroom with teacher and students), and half will be online (on the computer). Your teachers can help you with online work during lab time, after the face-to-face class time.


We will learn about these topics/themes this quarter:

  • Intro to I-DEA

  • Study Skills

  • Computer Skills

  • The American Education System

  • Navigating Your Community

  •  Health and Wellness

  •  Stress Management

  •  Money Management
  • End of Quarter Project

 

There is no textbook for this class.  Your teacher will give you handouts in class, and you will do half of your work online.

 

Supplies

  • notebook (or paper in a 3-ring binder) for in-class work and notes

  • folder or 3-ring binder for handouts – please keep all handouts

  • pencil and eraser

  • laptop computer
    *You will check these out from the teacher during the first day of class*
  • Computer Equipment: padded bag, headphones, mouse, and power cord.
    These will be provided with the computer as a numbered set.  You are responsible for all of these pieces even if you do not use them.
  • Internet Access- You are responsible for finding locations that have WiFi.  You may use the WiFi in the Lab, free WiFi at local businesses, or WiFi at home or a family member's home.  

 

You Need To

 

  • Class meets on Monday-Thursday

  • Come to class on time everyday; class starts at 8:30 AM, and you may come earlier if you need help with your online work.

  • Do your online activities and assignments – these are very important parts of the class.

  • Use English as much as possible in class.

  • Work with partners and groups in class.
  • Be very careful with your laptop computer, and take good care of it.

 

Also, please note:

 

  • Children are cannot go to class with their parents, and they cannot wait alone on campus.  Please do not bring children to school.

  • Smoking is only allowed in areas with smoking signs.  Please do not smoke near classrooms.

BROWSERS & TECH STUFF 

What browser should I use?

Chrome and Firefox are good browsers for Canvas.  Internet Explorer is not a good browser for Canvas, so please do not use it.

Read about browsers in the Canvas Guides at Which browsers does Canvas support?

IMPORTANT
If something on a page does not appear, look for the light grey shield icon in the URL address bar of the browser.  It is located on the left side in Firefox and on the right side in Chrome.  In Firefox, click on the shield icon and then select Disable Protection on this Page from the drop down menu.  In Chrome, click on the Shield icon and then select the link that says Load Unsafe Script.

 

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Technology Requirements

A laptop computer is provided to I-DEA students by the college.  However, you are responsible for finding access to Wi-Fi.  You can use the campus internet if this is easiest.  You can also find Wi-Fi at several businesses in the community.  You may also use Wi-Fi at a friend or family member's house.
If you experience problems with the internet or Canvas, tell your teacher or tech coach know.  Please do not try to fix the problem yourself.
 
Do not worry if you are not sure how to use the computer.  Your teacher and tech coach will help you learn how to use the technology.  

 

COMMUNICATIONS


Communications

  • If you have any questions about this course, please ask your teacher or tech coach.  You can ask your question in class or send us a message using the Canvas inbox or you can send us an email.

  • Your teacher and tech coach will try to respond to your messages within 24 hours Monday - Friday, however, there may be days when it takes longer.  Please know that we will answer every question as soon as possible.  

 

Netiquette |net·i·quette|

Netiquette is the “manners” for online interactions.  All student-to-student, student-to-teacher and teacher-to-student communications (including emails and discussion postings) should be polite and respectful.  Please keep all interactions professional.

 

HELP & RESOURCES

       

School Closure Information

  • Check the Yakima Valley Community College Website

  • Call the main campus phone number: (509) 574-4600

  • Check your email for an announcement message

  • Check online: http://www.schoolreport.org

 

Campus Security

For help from campus security--if there is an emergency on campus:

  • Report incidents to the teacher

  • Call:  9-1-1

 

Disability Support Services

Students with disabilities are encouraged to contact Disability Services (DS) as soon as possible to receive help using/accessing course materials. 

 

GRADING


Grading

Your grade for the class will be based the prework, attendence, and class participation.    If you are absent, you need to communicate with the teacher or a classmate to find out what your prework is.  You will get a zero for the prework even if you were absent when it was assigned.

Remember, if you are absent frequently, this will also affect your participation grade because you will not be able to participate.


To pass this class, you must:

  • attend at least 75% of the classes (face-to-face and online)

  • do at least 75% of the assignments (face-to-face and online)


I-DEA is a 4-quarter class; you may take it for four (4) quarters, with new information each quarter.  When you finish I-DEA, you will be placed in the next class that will be best for you.

 

CASAS Test:
This is a required test for all ESL students. You will take the test when you register and again at the end of class.  It is very important. If you miss the test, you cannot take I-DEA or other ESL classes next quarter. We will tell you the date before the test.

 

SCHEDULE


Syllabus

  • Your teacher will also give you information on assignments and dates.

 

How to Print the Syllabus

If you want to print any pages in Canvas (this page included!), highlight/select the area you want to print with your mouse, right click and select Print.  Or, you can highlight the text with your mouse, then press Ctrl and P on your keyboard at the same time. 

 

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