Course Orientation Notes (Intro Video)

Canvas and Syllabus Access

The video serves as an introduction while you’ve logged in to the Canvas page and are navigating through the modules.
The instructor mentions the syllabus is open on the page; if you can’t view it clearly during the video, you can open the syllabus separately.
The plan is to cover high-level points rather than reading the syllabus word-for-word.
There will also be a course tour video later that provides a brief introduction to how Canvas will be used.

Email is stated as the best way to contact the instructor, and this is presented as true for all professors in general.
A phone number is provided in the profile; the instructor notes a tendency to wander away from the desk, implying that email is a more reliable contact method.
Office hours are listed for Mondays and Wednesdays (on page one of the syllabus).
Office hours can be held in person at the Lincoln Campus or via Zoom by appointment.
The instructor is open to scheduling a phone conversation if preferred.
The message emphasizes reaching out and scheduling a time if needed.

Prerequisites: there are no prerequisites aside from either ext{ACCUPLACER} or ext{FDLS}_{130} with a grade of C or higher.
Course description: this is an academic writing course focusing on developing academic writing skills.
Modality: the course is described as asynchronous online.

Blended course option: face-to-face at a regional academic center plus online components.
Synchronous night option: a weekly online class meeting conducted via Zoom (specific days like Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday evenings).
If this is your first fully asynchronous online course, you are advised to read through the modality options and expectations.
Canvas login: the message confirms that you are already logged in.

A working laptop or desktop computer with high-speed Internet access is required.
Necessary software/tools: PDF reader and Microsoft Word (and other basic tools) to participate effectively.
Tablets, mobile phones, or similar devices are not considered sufficient for this course.

The university’s credit hour policy is listed in the relevant section (referenced in the syllabus).
Attendance and engagement are emphasized as part of the course requirements.

The instructor recommends logging in most weekdays, if not every day, to ensure assignments aren’t missed and to keep up with the weekly flow.
The transcript includes an incomplete sentence about the attendance definition: "The requirement for this course for attendance, and that means…" indicating that the exact wording or details follow in the syllabus or another document.
Practical implication: regular online presence is expected to maintain progress and meet deadlines.

The introduction video was recorded on a Saturday afternoon.
A separate course tour video will be recorded to provide a quick overview of how the Canvas environment will be navigated.
The instructor acknowledges that some students may need to read along with the syllabus rather than rely solely on the spoken briefing.
The message encourages proactive communication (email/Zoom appointments) and emphasizes preparedness (tech readiness, attendance).

Access Canvas and the syllabus; follow along with the syllabus if you can’t view everything clearly in the video.
Use email as the primary contact method; know the office hours (Mondays and Wednesdays) and that Zoom-by-appointment options are available; Lincoln Campus for in-person if desired.
Prerequisites: ext{ACCUPLACER} or ext{FDLS}_{130} with grade ext{C} or higher.
Course type: academic writing, asynchronous online.
Modality options include: blended (in-person + online) and synchronous night (Zoom). If new to asynchronous formats, review these options; you’re already logged in to Canvas.
Tech requirements: a reliable computer with high-speed Internet, PDF reader, and MS Word; tablets/phones are not sufficient.
Attendance: aim to log in most weekdays to stay on track; the exact attendance definition appears truncated in this excerpt and should be confirmed in the syllabus.