Course Number: 77-860-703
Course Name: VIRTUAL COLLEGE SUCCESS IN IT
Description: Introduces skills and qualities expected of a student in an IT program at NTC. Explores various technologies utilized in a modern learning environment such as Learning Management Systems, myNTC and various communication and collaboration tools. Prepares students to be self directed, engaged and active learners.
Total Credits: 0.55
Total Hours: 10
Not applicable
Mode of Delivery: Virtual College
Start Date: 6/5/2017
End Date: 8/4/2017
Meeting Times:
By Appointment.
Meeting Location:
Via Slack+Google Hangouts and BlackBoard Collaborate.
Name: Calvin Thorne
Email: thorne@ntc.edu
Phone: 715-803-1739
Alternate Contact Methods: ntcitec.slack.com @thorne
Please feel free to slack or email or phone me using the contact information provided. I will respond to your message within 1 business day. When leaving a phone message, please speak slowly, include your name, course, return number and reason for calling. All emails should include your full name, course name and a detailed, professional message. If using Slack (preferred), use your course-specific channel or a Direct Message.
Monday, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Video Conference via Slack+Google Hangouts and BlackBoard Collaborate.
Competencies are what learners will be able to do as a result of the learning experience. In this course the competencies that you must demonstrate are:
The Learning Objectives for these Course Competencies can be referenced in Blackboard.
In this course you will develop knowledge and skills in support of the following Program Outcomes:
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Soft Skills are broad outcomes or skills that every graduate of an NTC program is expected to achieve. These skills go beyond the context of a specific course or program and are the skills employers tell us they expect employees to have. For you to meet these demands, NTC has identified seven Soft Skills that are important to every area of learning. These Soft Skills are: Communicate Effectively, Act Responsibly, Work Productively, Work Cooperatively, Demonstrate Integrity, Think Critically and Creatively and Develop Global Awareness. The Soft Skills that will be a focus in this course are:
| Letter grade | Criteria needed to achieve grade |
|---|---|
| S | >= 70% and has completed *ALL* PATs |
| U | < 70% and/or has not completed *ALL* PATs before the end of the term. |
Letter grades on the chart represents NTC's grading scale. Please note there are no C-, D+, or D- grades.
Final course grades can be viewed by going to www.ntc.edu, clicking on "myNTC" and following the instructions listed. For more information on grading and academic procedures please review all of the NTC student guidelines and procedures found on the NTC website under Current Students: http://www.ntc.edu/current-students/guidelines-procedure.
This course is a performance-based course, designed for your success. Learning plans will be studied over the course of the semester. Each learning plan will have assessment activities or Performance Assessment Tasks (PATs), which will evaluate your performance of the course competencies. Your grade will be based on you being able to demonstrate all course competencies.
Assessment Methods:
All graded assessments in this course are Performance Assessment Tasks or PATs.
Grading Expectations:
In order to succeed in an IT course, whether Virtual College, online or face to face, you need to have the required level of computer skills, motivation and a commitment to learn and work on your own. This means that it is very important that you are independently organized, responsible, have the ability to troubleshoot and understand how to ask for help when needed. While this course has flexible assignment deadlines, you must begin your course within two weeks of your designated start date. In addition, you are strongly encouraged to complete assignments each day. This will help you stay on track and be successful in this course. If you run into issues during the semester, please contact me or your advisor, as soon as possible to help you work out a plan to ensure course completion.
Late Work Policy:
All PATs must be completed and submitted by the last day of the term. PATs may be submitted multiple times. Your score for each PAT will be based on the most recent submission of that PAT.
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Consistent attendance and participation in this course is essential for your success. Demonstrating these behaviors will help you meet NTC's Soft Skills and will help prepare you for future employment. As your instructor, I will make reasonable allowances for personal illness, legitimate absences which accommodate the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and absences for sincerely held religious beliefs. Whenever possible, please contact me prior to an absence to make arrangements for missed course work. Unexcused or excessive absences, however, will have a negative impact on your success in this course.
No Show/Drop/Cease to Attend: Students who do not attend the first session of class or who do not complete the first assignment in Blackboard/Canvas by the deadline will be considered a "No Show" and will be removed from the course. Please note students who are considered a "No Show" are still responsible for the course tuition and fees. If you wish to drop this course once it is underway, you may withdraw within the first 80% of the course. Please follow the information under the NTC Student Guidelines and Procedures (website is listed below) to officially withdraw from the course or to view course refund/withdrawal policies. If you cease to attend and do not “officially” withdraw from this course before it is 80% complete you may receive an “F” for this course.
Learner Role and Responsibilities: You are an adult learner and as such are responsible for your own learning. No one else can be a "stand in" for you in the learning process. You will be held accountable for all assigned activities. You matter and what you do does make a difference. You will have an opportunity to share your unique ideas and experiences with your student peers and myself. The form and content of your participation will determine the level of achievement, satisfaction, and enjoyment that you experience. Because others are depending on you to keep the course moving, you have an obligation to meet deadlines for completing assignments and postings. As a learner, you also have an obligation to follow guidelines of Netiquette. Please refer to a complete description of Netiquette guidelines as found in Blackboard/Canvas.
To demonstrate consistent online attendance and participation, you should plan to log on and actively participate in the course at least 3-5 times each week. Examples of appropriate responses would be an entry into the threaded discussion, submission of an assignment, or participation in group work.
E-mail is NTC’s official communication tool with students. Please check your NTC e-mail often. All college and course communication will be through NTC student e-mail and Blackboard/Canvas. Please use professional communication at all times.
Please review all of the NTC student guidelines and procedures found at this website:
http://www.ntc.edu/current-students/guidelines-procedures
The Academic Resource Center (ARC) provides academic support that is specifically designed to assist students who are currently enrolled in a post-secondary class at Northcentral Technical College.
Professional and peer tutors provide support for all instructional areas in a variety of formats including in person and live virtual sessions.
NTC’s district-wide College Prep Centers offer a wide variety of academic services. Whether you are just beginning your college journey, returning to school after many years, finishing up your high school credential, or seeking academic self-improvement, the College Prep Center instructors and staff are here to help you succeed. Both instructor-led and classroom based instruction is offered in Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED/HSED, College Prep, and English Language Learning.
Please visit the following sites to learn more about these services.
Academic Resource Center: www.ntc.edu/current-students/academic-resource-center
College Prep Center: www.ntc.edu/prospective-students/college-prep-center
NTC is committed to providing reasonable accommodations that allow students with disabilities to fully participate in the technical college environment. If you are a student with a documented disability and believe you could benefit from academic accommodations, please contact Disability Services at 715.803.1469 or visit our website www.ntc.edu/disability-services
NTC has a Help Desk to provide technical support. Requests for help may include login and password problems, course software use, software technical problems, and browser questions. If you have questions or need assistance when you are working on your course, you can contact the NTC Student Help Desk by calling 715-803-1160, press option #2, or 1-888-682-7144, Ext. 1160, press option #2. You can also submit a help ticket online at www.ntc.edu/helpdesk. Please provide the following information: name of course, your student ID number, what you were trying to do, any error messages you may have received, and how to contact you.
Armed Intruder: Recently, a number of armed intruder events have occurred in schools and colleges across the country. Northcentral Technical College wants faculty, staff and students to be prepared should such an event occur here. When on campus and in your personal life please be aware of your surroundings and report any suspicious or strange behavior to Campus Security or your local police. Remember – See Something, Say Something!
Students are asked to view the video Plan, Prepare, React. This video is located within all Blackboard/Canvas courses. View the video outside of class, during the first week of class. Faculty will discuss the video with students specific to the learning environment for the classroom.
Campus Security Department: The Campus Security Department is dedicated to providing a safe and secure learning environment for NTC students, employees and visitors.
Location: Room C157 at the Wausau Campus
Phone: 715-803-1111 (or ext. 1111) or Cell 715-581-6010
Text: 715-581-6010, send the message and the location of the incident
Email: security@ntc.edu
Northcentral Technical College prohibits all forms of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and coercion on campus and at College related activities and functions. NTC is required to investigate all allegations regarding sex discrimination and sexual misconduct under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
Sexual misconduct incorporates a wide range of behaviors including sexual assault (which includes rape and any kind of nonconsensual sexual contact), sexual harassment, intimate partner violence, stalking, voyeurism, and any other conduct of a sexual nature that is nonconsensual, or has the purpose or effect of threatening, intimidating, or coercing another person.
Note that by law, all NTC staff are mandated to report any potential Title IX violations (sexual misconduct) for investigation. The only individual on campus who can confidentially hold a potential Title IX violation are the staff through Peaceful Solutions, our contracted vendor for counseling services. Peaceful Solutions can be reached at 715-803-1797.
Students should report any potential Title IX violations (sexual misconduct) for investigation. Students can report potential Title IX violations by completing a Maxient report (found on the intranet), calling the NTC Title IX Coordinator at 715-803-1057, or visiting or calling NTC Security at 715-803-1111.
This is a self-paced class. Please see BlackBoard for the list of PATs. All PATs are due by 8/4/2017 at 11:59 P.M.
In this syllabus, I have provided course information and a tentative schedule to guide your learning. I do, however, reserve the right to revise this information so that I may offer you the most current content and effective educational experiences. I will communicate any syllabus or schedule changes to you in a timely manner to support your success in this course.