How to deal with an online subject?

If this is the first time you’ve taken an online course, don’t worry, you’ll see that we try to create a similar feel to a physical classroom.

In fact, we aim for you to experience most of the benefits offered by a face-to-face class.

First of all, I would like to detail some of the ways in which we will work so as to make the course as interactive as possible.

1.- WRITTEN STATEMENTS & MATERIALS. You have everything you need on the course home page (topics, methods, schedule and key dates, the teachers’ contact details, teaching materials and even assessment procedures).

 VIP I will display all the contents for each topic as the course progresses, according to the agenda.

  If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact me by e-mail: aparada@uic.es

2.- CONTINUOUS GUIDE & COMMUNICATION: I will post regular messages encouraging you to participate and highlighting the most relevant aspects to focus on.

  This will help you to follow the flow of communication and follow up on the different topics and exercises.

 I will check my e-mail account daily and aim to respond to all your questions within 48 hours. If I need to be absent for more than 48 hours, I will let you know in advance.

  All your questions, answers and comments are very welcome and will be helpful to me as feedback.

3.- SCHEDULE & AGENDA. I will try to follow the posted dates, so every time that we "start" or "finish" a new topic I will send you all a message.

4.- WORKING AS A STUDENT  I recommend that you closely follow the subject and check your e-mail. I will send you recommendations and suggest new information resources or potential activities.

5.- MANDATORY ACTIVITIES Do not worry because all the mandatory exercises will be announced well in advance. Three (3) partially mandatory activities are scheduled.

6.- EXAM & FINAL MARKS Your final mark will depend on the addition of 3 mandatory exercises related to the modules (10% of the mark for each, up to 40% of the total mark) and the final exam mark (up to 60% of the total mark).

7.- ONLINE LEARNING HAS MANY ADVANTAGES  In particular, you have the power of decision about how to address the subject. You can follow the course at your own pace.

Another interesting advantage is that all my explanations, questions or comments will be permanently posted in the FORUM, and you will also receive them by e-mail. This means that, if you can’t log onto the course for a few days, you will be able to view all the messages and announcements.

However, I do not recommend you “switch off” for a long time as it will be a big effort to catch up on the subject.