Course Syllabus

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COURSE INFORMATION

course id	ABESL014 - 2135   ABESL013 - 2030
mode	Face-to-Face & Online in Canvas
text	Canvas Guides (free & online!)
dates	1st Day of Class: September 18, 2017 October 16th, 2017: Assessment Day - NO CLASSES October 31st, 2017: Advising Day - No Regular Classes November 10th, 2017: Veterans Day Observed - College Closed November 23rd & 24th, 2017: Thanksgiving Weekend - No School  December 1st, 2017: Last Day of Classes

CANVAS LOGIN INFORMATION

url	yvcc.edu
login	Student ID
password	Birthdate
	Hint: The number on your student ID card; no dashes Examples:  865555555
	Hint: Do not use "0" at the beginning. Example: If your birthday is January 1st, 2001, you would type: 10101

TEACHER CONTACT INFORMATION

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

teacher	Nancy Pederson
email	npederson@yvcc.edu
phone	N/A this text holds the table alignment  r case

DESCRIPTION & OUTCOMES

 

Course Description

Welcome to ESL Literacy 4! This class will help you to improve your English. You will practice 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. That means 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 instructor 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 use 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 & modem
  *You will check these out from Nancy Pederson (Your Teacher).
  
  
• padded bag to keep laptop computer safe and dry
  
  
• USB flash drive, 4 GB (or more) 
  *You can buy a 16 GB flash drive from the vending machine in the main building for $13.

 

You Need To

 

• Class meets on Mondays thru Thursdays
  
  
• Come to class on time everyday; class starts at 10:30AM, 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! If your laptop computer is damaged, lost/stolen, or destroyed, you will have to pay for it.

 

Also, please note:

 

• Children cannot come to class with you, and they cannot be left alone on campus.  Please do not bring children to school.
  
  
• Please do not smoke inside buildings or near classrooms. You can smoke where the signs tell you to smoke.
  
  
• Please do not wear perfume or cologne to school.  Some people can be allergic, and may have a serious reaction.
  

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 instructor 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.  

  

HELP & RESOURCES

Here are some useful phone numbers and websites to access support while participating in I-DEA:

Campus eLearning Office - help using Canvas and online class tools
 

• Call:  509.574-4827

• Email: jstaley@yvcc.edu

• Online help request:

   http://www.yvcc.edu/academics/elearning/Pages/eLearningHome.aspx

  

School Closure Information

• Check the Yakima Valley College website at https://www.yvcc.edu

• Call the main campus phone number: 509.882.7000

• Check your email or Canvas inbox for an announcement message

• Sign up for campus alerts (by email or text message): www.yvcc.edu/alerts

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

 

Campus Security

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

• Call: 509.882.2000

• Or, Call:  9-1-1

 

Disability Support Services

Students with disabilities can contact Disability Services (DS) as soon as possible to receive help using/accessing course materials. You may make an appointment with DS by calling 509.882.7041 or by visiting the DS office on the Grandview campus in the Main Building - Room 102. 

 

GRADING

Grading

Your grade for the class will be based on 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 test must be completed by 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