We will spend the first week of class getting to know one another, the layout of the course, and the course environment. We will also select groups for the work that will be done throughout the course. In the Discussion Board area is a place for you to get help. Please feel free to use this for any help you may require. Everyone is encouraged to contribute answers to questions posed. Also, visit the Fellowship Hall to chat about off-topic interests or just to visit.
You will be working in two capacities during this course. As a member of the class you will be contributing to the main Discussion Board. As a member of a small group functioning as a worship planning team, you will be contributing to your Group Discussion Board. Group functions are explained more fully in Module 1.
Please take the time to explore the environment for the course. The navigation pane to the left will get you to anything you need and is explained more fully below. When you enter the course, you'll see the Announcements. Be sure to read them as they contain important information for you to know. If you have any questions, please post them in the Help discussion forum.
Each time you enter the course you will see Announcements. These will contain important information for you so be sure to read them.
The Syllabus is your starting point for general information about the course.
You will find information about me and how to contact me.
Go here for the course modules. Each module contains the readings and assignments for that module.
From this location you will be able to e-mail fellow students and access the Discussion Board and Group Pages.
You can access all the discussions for the class here.
Small groups are listed here. You will have access only to your group. Each group has its own discussion board where you will discuss issues relating to your group project.
Here you will find a compilation of all the web readings for the course plus some extra resources for you to use. There is also a glossary of worship-related terms available.
Here is the place to check your grade. There is also a manual for using Blackboard, the course management system that contains this course.
The course is divided into modules, approximately one for each week. Each module will include discussion. Since discussions can get lively, and lengthy, I ask that you post any off-topic discussions in the Fellowship Hall. If you need assistance, post your questions or concerns in the Help forum. Anyone is welcome to jump in and answer questions or concerns.
If you experience any problems with the course (such as not being able to log in, or it crashes on you), please notify me immediately via e-mail at annrstephens@yahoo.com. (You may want to put this address in the contact list of your e-mail software.) I check my e-mail at least twice a day and should be able to get back with you quickly.
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