The Orientation Orientation Transitioning students from the ground campus to the online campus ** Breaking News: Students transition smoothly from ground campus to online campus! **

Afterwards, you will receive: Goals for this Hubinar Afterwards, you will receive: PowerPoint presentation Handouts Provide a step-by-step guide for hosting an Orientation Orientation Give you “talking points” to explain to students for the Online experience

Kicking Off Your Orientation Orientation No computer lab necessary! Let the students know that they have chosen to become part of an elite group Congratulate the students on their motivation and recognition of the value of furthering their education The Few, the Proud

How Online Learning Is the Same

Instructor and Classmates Look at this article! Any questions? I didn’t understand. Let’s discuss! Instructor Students

Books will arrive before classes begin Print list from CampusVue. Sign-In Sheet Verify students’ contact information Mailing Address Personal Email Address Phone Number Student’s House Students should make any necessary corrections The UPS tracking information will be sent to the student’s email account telling where and when books will be delivered The first two reading assignments of each course are available in the syllabus

Same access to campus resources Student Services Financial Aid Tutoring

Students can utilize the Student Services in both the ground and online campuses.

Shanel Oliver Program Director “Don’t sit there forever trying to figure something out. If you don’t understand a concept, call me!” “I want to help students succeed!” Have students write down Shanel’s name, phone number, and email address. soliver@pmi.edu (520) 437-1577

Help Desk Online Student Center Email: online@pmi.edu Available 7 days a week provides technical help Help Desk Online Student Center Click on icon from the Blackboard log-in page provides self-help resources Write this email down!

How Online Learning Is Different

Access anywhere at any time

Online learning requires Advise students to schedule regular time in their week for course work as if it was a classroom class It helps manage time. Online learning requires self-discipline It signals to family and friends that “class is in session.”

Family Career Family Career PMI Classes Assignments Papers Projects

The right “supplies” before school begins Students must have a reliable computer and internet connection Run the System Check!

Discuss a Plan B Questions to Ask… Make Sure Students… What will you do if your computer goes on the fritz? What would you do if you lost power? Make Sure Students… Notify Shanel when technical difficulties occur Have Shanel’s phone number in their cell phone

What to Do Before Online Orientation

Show the Login page online.pmi.edu

Login info for 3 accounts Encourage students to log in before orientation begins

PMI Email Advise students to: Check their PMI email at least once a day Practice sending an email to themselves

Watch video tutorials on how to use PMI Email.

PMI Portal A+ Account Balances Class Schedules Official Grades How much do I owe? I need my transcript. Watch video tutorials on how to use the PMI Portal. When do my classes start?

Blackboard Online courses will appear in their class list on: The first day of class, OR Upon completion of orientation

Each course has a separate space in Blackboard View the Tutorials Watch video tutorials on how to use Blackboard and other helpful information.

Recommend the Online Student Center

What to Expect from Online Orientation

What is Orientation? It lets students practice in a safe, ungraded environment 25% of their orientation is making sure they can log into their three accounts: PMI Email Blackboard PMI Portal It ensures their computer and system settings are appropriate

How long is Orientation? Average length is 1.5 to 2 hours Orientation must be completed before students can access their courses Orientation length may vary based on a student’s computer skill level

Orientation Checklist Distribute the Orientation Checklist so students know there are 8 Lessons

Orientation is not a race Students must take their time, read carefully, and prepare themselves for class on Wednesday Students who can’t manage the orientation will most likely struggle in their classes as well

Students must pass the quizzes Each question is important because it checks for different things Students may take a quiz multiple times Feeback is provided for incorrect answers. If a question is missed, feedback is given This is not a math problem. It’s a Java test!

Orientation Tips

Online Orientation begins Thursday, December 15th

Courses begin Wednesday, January 4th

Ask them if they’re excited and if they have any questions Wrap-Up Let the students know that they have chosen to become part of an elite group Ask them if they’re excited and if they have any questions Remind students that they are not alone The Few, the Proud