1. Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program

2. What will EDU 5000 do for you? During this orientation, you will: Learn to access information to help you succeed in your GTEP program.

3. EDU 5000 Outcomes By the end of EDU 5000, you will know how to be successful in your GTEP program of study as you learn to... Register for a NSU e-mail account.NSU e-mail account Obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN). Find out how to contact an advisor. Locate course schedules. Register for courses. Locate course syllabi, materials, and textbook lists.

4. EDU 5000 Outcomes (cont.) Use WebSTAR to: change personal information. work with transcripts. get grades. view course descriptions.

5. EDU 5000 Outcomes (cont.) Access WebCT for: online classes chats e-mail discussions submitting assignments

6. EDU 5000 Outcomes (cont.) Use WebMail to: check e-mail. Attach files e-mail. Locate GTEP course information. Use the NSU Library for research.

7. Technology Tips FSEHS Tech 101 http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/tech101/ For help with -WebCT -WebMail -WebSTAR

8. Another technology tip… If all else fails, call the NSU Help Desk at 800-554-6682, ext. HELP Almost 24/7 access!

9. Your NSU Accounts

10. NSU ID’s and Passwords NSU Email and WebCT Username: abell@nova.edu Password: abcd1234 WebStar User ID N00123456 (Univ ID, Student ID) PIN 112233 mailed to you Library (access databases & FT search) Last Name Univ ID N00123456 (User ID, Student ID)

11. NSU E-Mail Account All students must apply for and use a free NSU e-mail account to access: 1.WebCT (access online courses) 2.course syllabi 3.the NSU Electronic Resources 4.Information (The NSU e-mail account is the official method of electronic contact with the university.)

12. Apply for a NSU E-Mail Account http://www.nova.edu/ Click on Site Map

13. Under Technology, click on Student Technology

14. Scroll down and click on Create Your NSU Email Account

15. Password is 4 letters and 4 numbers… abcd1234

16. Obtain a PIN (Personal Identification Number) 1.https://www.nova.edu/sbin/pinhelp 2.Call (800) 554-6682, ext. 4850 or 3.E-mail pinhelp@nova.edupinhelp@nova.edu PINs are only mailed to your home address. Allow 7-10 days to receive a PIN by U.S. mail.

17. Retrieve your PIN

18. Forget your PIN? https://webstar.nova.edu/pls/PROD/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin Press the Forgot PIN button. Answer your security question. Enter a new PIN.

19. Student ID Card ID cards are available for all students! http://www.nova.edu/nsucard/

20. Advisors and Course Selection

21. Need to talk to an advisor? 800-554-6682, ext. 8639 Your advisor will: Arrange a schedule of classes for your degree. Provide a program outline. Provide you with any updates or changes to your program outline. Guide you to certification information. GTEP Advisors

22. GTEP Home Page “ One-Stop Shopping ” for GTEP Students http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/ Class schedules (Do NOT use WebSTAR for class schedules.) Program dates Registration (WebSTAR) Syllabi and textbook lists

23. Selecting the Course Begin at the GTEP home page. Select Schedules.

24. Selecting the Session Select the session for which you plan to attend classes.

25. Select the Location Click on individual schedule headers to sort.

26. Finding the CRN Note the CRN (course reference number) next to each course you desire. You will find the courses listed by the CRN, course number, location, title, etc.

27. Let’s review! Where do you begin to find course and registration information? Link to http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/.http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/ What is the special number that you need to register for each course? This is the CRN (Course Reference Number) that is listed on the left side of the schedule.

28. Using WebSTAR

29. WebSTAR http://webstar.nova.edu http://webstar.nova.edu Registration Registration select term registration and add/drop classes Student Information Student records view holds final grades academic transcript account summary Financial aid Personal Information Change PIN Update address and phone number View e-mail address Name change information

30. Online Registration with WebSTAR 1.Clear all holds. 2.Have the term code and CRN for your class ready. 3.Link to WebSTAR from GTEP ’ s Home page or link to http://webstar.nova.edu/. http://webstar.nova.edu/ 4.Click Login to Secure Area and use your PIN to log in.

31. Online Registration http://webstar.nova.edu http://webstar.nova.edu The User ID is your unique identification number that you will use for university transactions. This is the personal identification number that will be mailed to you.

32. WebSTAR - First Screen Registration Student & Financial Aid Register for classes. Get your grades, schedule or transcripts. Student Records Maintain your personal information. This is the first place your professor will look for contact information for you.

33. Registration Tips Check the schedule for the official start/end and drop/add periods. Review your program outline prior to registering for classes. Contact an Academic Advisor if you need help with selecting classes. Before accessing WebSTAR be sure that you have a PIN, scheduling information, and your NSU ID. Register as soon as possible to avoid closed classes. View WebSTAR to verify your registration and student account status.

34. Registering for Classes

35. Select the term. Select Registration and Add/Drop Classes. Registering for Classes

36. To drop a class: Change the Action from none to Drop. To add a class: Enter the CRN Press Submit Changes. Drop/Add Classes

37. Enrolling in Coursework Not Listed on the Program Outline Do not deviate from your program outline. If you decide to take additional classes, they will not replace coursework listed on your program outline.

38. View holds. View grades. Obtain unofficial transcripts. Use Student Records

39. Holds Admissions - Students that are provisionally admitted have 90 days to submit their documents, otherwise a “hold” will be placed on the accounts. Advising - When placed on Academic Probation, a “hold” is activated on the student’s account. To clear probation and register, please contact an advisor Bursar - If a hold is placed on your account, call the Bursar’s Office (1-800-554-6682, extension 5200) to clear the “hold.”

40. Change PIN. Update address and phone number. View e-mail address. Change name information. Personal Information

41. Course Materials Course Descriptions Syllabi Textbooks

42. GTEP Home Page “ One-Stop Shopping ” for GTEP Students http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/ While you are a registered GTEP student at NSU, use this page as your home page. Select Course Materials.

43. Course Material http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/info/material.html

44. GTEP Course Syllabi http://www.nova.edu/gtep/syllabi http://www.nova.edu/gtep/syllabi Search for the syllabus by the course prefix. You will need your NSU e-mail account to access the syllabi.

45. GTEP Course Syllabi (.pdf format) http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html http://www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/readstep.html Adobe Acrobat Reader is free software used to view the course syllabi and other documents (e.g., the catalog). Download and install this software.

46. Research

47. Library Information Begin at the NSU home page: http://www.nova.edu http://www.nova.edu Select Libraries and Research.

48. If all else fails… Ask a NSU Librarian 1-800-554-6682, ext. 4613

49. Can you APA? APA is a short way of referring to the Form and Style Manual of the American Psychological Association. The use of the fifth edition of the APA manual is required when composing all assignments for all GTEP classes.

50. NSU APA Sources APA Tutorial http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/sso/acad_writing/apa/tutorial/apa.htm Basic Introduction Workshop on using APA (open to all NSU students) http://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/workshops.cfm Library Tutorial http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/apa/ Research, Study, and Writing Skills http://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/documents/APADocumen tationGuidelines.pdf http://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/resources.cfm Online Tutoring http://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/onlinestudenttutoring.cfm

51. APA Form and Style http://www.apastyle.org/faqs.html http://www.apastyle.org/faqs.html

52. WebCT

53. What Does It Mean to Attend Class Online in WebCT Online education courses are conducted entirely through the Internet and all registration, correspondence, and course participation are conducted electronically. Students MUST log in to the WebCT course management system to complete activities and assignments and interact with the professor and other students in the class. You may be dropped from the course if you do not log in when the class begins.

54. WebCT Online Courses http://www.nova.edu/webct/index.html http://www.nova.edu/webct/index.html 1.As soon as you are registered, find the instructor ’ s e-mail address on the course schedule: http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/info/sites.htm http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/info/sites.htm 2.E-mail your instructor that you are registered in the course. 3.Log in to your WebCT course on the first day of class. 4.Look for directions on where to begin! 5.Log in to your course each day to get messages!

55. WebCT Assistance http://www.nova.edu/webct/help.html http://www.nova.edu/webct/help.html Need help with WebCT (uploading assignments, posting discussions, etc.)? Call NSU ’ s Online Help Desk: 1-800-986-3223, ext. HELP or 1-954-262-HELP

56. WebCT Student Tutorials http://www.nova.edu/webct/getting_start.html http://www.nova.edu/webct/getting_start.html Use the tutorial videos. AOL users will find special tips.

57. Professor Contact WebCT e-mail is like posting a PRIVATE message. You will find the contact information for each professor in the course syllabus and on the course schedule.

58. WebCT Assignments Check with your instructor on formats! We recommend that you use Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) to complete assignments. E-mail questions on file formats to your instructor.

59. Your Assignments Most professors request assignments as 1. Microsoft Word document or 2. RTF (.rtf) (Rich Text Format) Most of the document ’ s format is maintained. or 3.HTML (.htm) (HyperText Markup Language) The document is saved as a Web page.

60. Saving Files in.rtf or.htm (Rich Text Format or HTML) In the Save As window, select Rich Text Format (.rtf) or Web Page (.htm,.html) in the File Type field. Rich text files (.rtf) can be easily read, regardless of which word processor you use.

61. WebMail

62. WebMail http://webmail.nova.edu http://webmail.nova.edu Your e-mail address is username@nova.edu Enter the username. Enter your password (not your PIN). Press the Log in button.

63. WebMail To compose a new message: Click the Compose Button on the toolbar. The message composition window will appear. Enter the recipient ’ s address in the To field. Enter any recipients in the CC or BCC field. You may enter multiple recipients in each field separated by a comma or a semicolon. Type the Subject of the message. Type the message in the Compose field. Don ’ t forget to spell check your message.

64. Attach a Document After composing your message, scroll to the bottom of the Compose window. Note: If you do not see the Attachment section try maximizing the window and scrolling down to the very bottom of the page. If you still do not see it, try moving the entire window as far up as possible. Click on the Browse button, located to the right of the Attachment field. The following window will appear. Select the file you wish to attach and click on Open. The filename will appear in the Attachment field. Click on Attach. Information for the file will show up as shown below: Note: To delete the attachment put a check next to the filename and click on Remove Selected.

65. Address Book To find an e-mail address of someone at NSU: Enter the name or a fragment of the name. Click Search. To start another search: Click Clear Search. Enter the new information and click Search.

66. Course Evaluations

67. Online Evaluations http://www.nova.edu/online_evaluations http://www.nova.edu/online_evaluations Notification through e-mail Available during the last 10 days of class Anonymous feedback on the course and the instructor Instructor receives feedback after submitting grades Feedback is also provided to the program professor for the specialization To access the evaluation online: 1. Click on http://www.nova.edu/online_evaluatio ns. http://www.nova.edu/online_evaluatio ns 2. Enter your NSU email account username and password at the prompt.

68. Student Ethics http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/fgshome/fgscatalogs.htm http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/fgshome/fgscatalogs.htm Review the Code of Student Conduct and Academic Responsibility and the Student Code of Computer Ethics in the catalog.

69. Plagiarism All assignments and presentations must be the original work of the student. All students are responsible for complying with the plagiarism policy that is located in the FSEHS Catalog/Handbook (pp. 236- 237): http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/fgshome/ catalog/FSEHSCatalog2006-2007.pdf

70. GTEP Portfolio Requirements

71. INED 691 & 692 Action Research In Practice INED 691: Proposal & IRB Process Select “problem” related to K-12 education Write proposal chapters & submit to advisor Submit completed proposal & Institutional Review Board documents Once you have proposal approval (advisor & reader) + IRB approval, then you can register for INED 692

72. INED 691 & 692, continued INED 692: Implementation & Final Report Implement project for 12 weeks Keep a journal of successes and changes to original plan Write and submit final report to advisor You have one school year to complete this process. [Note: There will be a class meeting at the beginning of INED 691 to go over this process in detail].

73. Wrap Up

74. Want to learn more about NSU ’ s online tutorials? A collection of self-paced tutorials on computer applications programs is online. Link to this collection: http://www.nova.edu/techtrain

75. NSU ’ s Internet Resources http://www.nova.edu http://www.nova.edu

76. A few GTEP reminders … 1.Students are expected to attend each class. If you are not present on the first day of class, you may be withdrawn from the class. This could impact your financial aid! 2.Notify your instructor of emergencies before class. 3.Grades will be available through WebSTAR (http://webstar.nova.edu) after the end of the course.http://webstar.nova.edu 4.Check your catalog or GTEP Web site for more information.

77. It ’ s Your Turn http://www.nova.edu/online_evaluations/ http://www.nova.edu/online_evaluations/ How did you like this course? Please take a moment and complete an evaluation for this (EDU 5000) and every class you take.

78. If you forget … Review these slides online at any time! http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/edu5000/