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Navigating the Online Environment Template
This reference guide is designed to help you be successful during your academic journey. Once you fill in the missing spaces, you will be able to use this information to access resources in the future.
Review the GCU Mission and Vision, Doctrinal Statement, University Snapshot, and Christian Identity and Heritage. Links for these items can be located using the provided links inside the classroom by clicking on Dashboard>>Path>>Topic 1>>Study Materials. After you reviewed each resource explain how you think each resource will affect your education and experience at GCU.
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GCU Mission and Vision |
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Doctrinal Statement |
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University Snapshot |
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Christian Identity and Heritage |
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Complete the Student Learning Management System Tutorial (https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/media-element-view/new-student/1581AD8B-BC20-E811-9496-005056A0B3BE). Explain the purpose of the course syllabus, course materials, and announcements.
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Learning Management System Resource |
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Course Syllabus |
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Course Materials |
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Announcements |
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Describe the purpose of each of the following forums in this course: Discussion Question, Private Forum, Questions to Instructor Forum, and the Class Wall.
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Discussion Question |
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Private Forum |
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Questions to Instructor Forum |
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Class Wall |
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Academic Reference Guide
Directions : Provide the appropriate information in the blank spaces for each resource, for the two guides below. Included below are helpful links to view to locate the information in addition to the Student Success Center and LoudCloud classroom.
Main GCU Website: https://www.gcu.edu/
GCU Students’ Website: https://students.gcu.edu/
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Resources |
Where do you find this resource? (Provide link, contact info, etc) |
What does this resource do for you? |
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Math Center |
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Writing Center |
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Writing Style Guides |
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Library |
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Student Portal |
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Student Success Center (LoudCloud/Portal) |
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Clinical Field Experience Handbook |
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ThinkingStorm |
https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/articles/204396434-ThinkingStorm |
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Academic Catalog/Policy |
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GCU Tech Support |
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Events on Campus—Calendar/GCU Engage |
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Clubs/Student Organizations |
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COE Social Media |
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Wellness Center/Student Care |
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Title IX |
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End of course survey (EOCS)—this is informational you will do not need to fill in any information. |
Provides students with the opportunity to give feedback to the university about the course, faculty, and student advisor. Feedback is confidential and provides valuable insight that is used to improve the overall university experience. |
The EOCS is available only through the student portal and can be accessed one week before the end of class until one week after the end of class. |
Career Reference Guide
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Resources |
What does this resource do for you? |
Where do you find this resource? (Provide link, contact info, etc) |
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Academic & Career Excellent (ACE) Center |
ACE Center provides you with the resources, professional knowledge, and support you need to successfully transition from academics into a purposeful career and satisfying employment. How can online students access tutoring? How do you book a LEAD on TutorTrac? |
https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/excellence-center |
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Career Connections |
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Career Compass |
It is good to revisit assessments such as this one every so often to reevaluate your goals, focus, and direction. |
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GCU Internships |
https://students.gcu.edu/student-resources/office-of-internships.php |
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Reflection:
In 75-100 words reflect on the following:
· List at least three GCU resources (ex. Library, ACES, Career Connections, etc) you will use during your academic career and include how you will engage with those resources for the entirety of your time at GCU. (1.2)
· Describe what academic success skills you will need to improve upon or master in order to be successful at GCU (ex. note taking, study skills, time management, etc,). (1.1)
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