Course Syllabus

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COURSE INFORMATION

course id	ESL Level 4 (ABESL014-2090)
mode	Face-to-Face & Online in Canvas
text	Canvas Guides (free & online!)
dates	September 18, 2017-December 1, 2017

CANVAS LOGIN INFORMATION

url	https://yvcc.instructure.com
login	865___________
password	Birthdate MDDYY
	Example: Birthdate: March 6, 1985   Password: 30685

TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION

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

teacher	Carrie Dyk
email	teacher.carried@gmail.com
phone	(509) 574-6850 this text holds the table alignment  r case

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.

 

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 Carrie.  You will return the laptop to Carrie.
  
  
• padded bag to keep laptop computer safe and dry 
  

You Need To--

 

• Class meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
  
  
• Come to class on time everyday; class starts at 9:30 AM, and you may come earlier if you need help with your online work.
  
  
• Do your online activities and assignments, and your other homework – these are very important parts of the class.
  
  
• Use English as much as possible in class.
  
  
• Work with partners and groups in class.
  
  
• Do your own work; do not copy work from another student – you will get a zero (0).
  
  
• Be very careful with your laptop computer, and take good care of it.  The cost to replace the laptop is $500.

 

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.
  
  
• Please do not wear perfume or cologne to school.  These can make some people very sick.
  
  

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.

 

 

 

Technology Requirements

 

COMMUNICATIONS

Communications

• If you have any questions about this course, please ask your teacher.  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 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.

 

Campus Security

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

• Call: (509) 574-4610

• Or, Call:  9-1-1

  

GRADING

Grading--

Your grade for the class will be based the activities you complete and tasks listed on the Objectives page at the beginning of each module.  Your skills will be measured by homework, quizzes, writing assignments, and presentations.

To pass this class, you must:

• earn a final grade average of at least 75%

• 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