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Site Use and Navigation
First of all,
you need to understand that the material on
this site
is intended to help you become a better student.
The site is
designed to be easy to navigate. Longer pages
can be scrolled
using the scroll bar on the right of the page.
Most pages
should have buttons at the bottom which will
allow you
to jump back to the top. There are also links to
the home
page, the main history page, and to the syllabus.
Over the next
several years, more college classes will be
including
Internet materials, so this class may help you get
comfortable
with the idea of using the Internet as an
educational
tool. Don't worry if you feel overwhelmed
at first.
Think of the Internet as the world's largest
library;
use
what you need.
You should
realize that in college classes students are
responsible
for reading everything in the textbook unless the
instructor
indicates otherwise. If you read and understand the
textbook
and pay attention to class lectures and discussions,
and take
clear notes, you should be prepared. Make sure you
read Cramming.
Everything
on the tests will be covered in either the lectures or
the textbook.
The Web pages are supplementary materials.
I
have included outlines for each chapter covered in the
course. Each
outline contains links to pages containing
information
related to the topic. The links provide access
to a variety
of materials which can be quite useful. If the text
does not
explain a topic as clearly as you might like, you may
find the
Web pages helpful. If you miss class, you can review
the material
covered in class by going over the relevant outline.
There are
a variety of pages linked to this site, but you are not
required to look at them all. If a topic interests
you, go ahead
and explore.
If there are areas where you think you might need
some more
information, follow the links you think will be
useful.
Web pages
can be read, printed, or saved. If you don't know
how to save
them, just click on the save button at the top of the
page or click
on the file button and a menu will drop down,
click on
save. Make sure to save the file on a floppy in drive A.
Give the
file a name and click on save. Do
not save any files
on the hard
drive / C drive on any of the school's computers.
If you
need help finding information on the Internet try
Searching
and Researching on the Web and
Research
Center
Role of the student:
Since you are taking college level courses, you should be self motivated
and actively engaged in the learning process. I assume that one of your
primary expectations of this course is to learn more about the content
of this course.
I would strongly advise that
you attend class, take clear, concise notes, and prepare for exams ahead
of time. If you choose to cram for exams, you may find the results disappointing.
This course covers information which includes a number of names and events
you may find unfamiliar. It is highly unlikely that you will be able to
become familiar with this information if you cram for exams. If you use
the Web site to supplement the text and to prepare for exams, you should
gain a better understanding of the course material.
To be actively engaged in this course, you will need access to a computer with Internet connectivity. You will need a browser (I recommend Netscape Navigator).
Think of this course as a way
to develop skills that you may need on the job. Employers will expect that
you are prepared to go to work and accept the responsibilities that go
with the job. Once you are on the job, you will also be expected to take
responsibility for your own learning.
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Created May 27, 2000. Last edited May 17, 2002.