Orientation to the Graduate Teacher Education Program

What will EDU 5000 do for you?

During this orientation, you will:

Learn to access information to help you succeed in your GTEP program.

EDU 5000 Outcomes

By the end of EDU 5000, you will know how to besuccessful in your GTEP program of study as youlearn to ...

Register for a 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.

EDU 5000 Outcomes (cont.)

Use WebSTAR to:change personal information.

work with transcripts.

get grades.

view course descriptions.

EDU 5000 Outcomes (cont.)

Access WebCT for:online classes

chats

e-mail

discussions

submitting assignments

EDU 5000 Outcomes (cont.)

Use WebMail to:check e-mail.

Attach files e-mail.

Locate GTEP course information.

Use the NSU Library for research.

Technology Tips

FSEHS Tech 101

http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/tech101/

For help with

-WebCT

-WebMail

-WebSTAR

Another technology tip…

If all else fails, call the NSU Help Desk at

800-554-6682, ext. HELP

Almost 24/7 access!

Your NSU Accounts

NSU ID’s and Passwords

NSU Email and WebCTUsername: abell@nova.eduPassword: abcd1234

WebStarUser ID N00123456 (Univ ID, Student ID)PIN 112233 mailed to you

Library (access databases & FT search)Last NameUniv ID N00123456 (User ID, Student ID)

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.)

Apply for a NSU E-Mail Account

http://www.nova.edu/Click on Site Map

Under Technology, click on Student Technology

Scroll down and click on Create Your NSU Email Account

Password is 4 letters and 4 numbers… abcd1234

Obtain a PIN (Personal Identification Number)

1. https://www.nova.edu/sbin/pinhelp 2. Call (800) 554-6682, ext. 4850 or3. E-mail pinhelp@nova.edu

PINs are only mailed to your home address.

Allow 7-10 days to receive a PIN by U.S. mail.

Retrieve your PIN

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.

Student ID Card

ID cards are available for all students!

http://www.nova.edu/nsucard/

Advisors andCourse Selection

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

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

Selecting the Course

Begin at the GTEP home page.

Select Schedules.

Selecting the Session

Select the session for which you plan to attend classes.

Select the Location

Click on individual schedule headers to sort.

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.

Let’s review!

Where do you begin to find course and registration information?Link to 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.

Using WebSTAR

WebSTAR 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

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/.

4. Click Login to Secure Area and use your PIN to log in.

Online Registration 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.

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.

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.

Registering for Classes

Select the term.

Select Registration and Add/Drop Classes.

Registering for Classes

To drop a class:• Change the

Action from none to Drop.

To add a class:• Enter the CRN• Press Submit

Changes.

Drop/Add Classes

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.

View holds.

View grades.

Obtain unofficial transcripts.

Use Student Records

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.”

Change PIN.

Update address and phone number.

View e-mail address.

Change name information.

Personal Information

Course Materials

Course Descriptions

Syllabi

Textbooks

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.

Course Material

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

GTEP Course Syllabihttp://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.

GTEP Course Syllabi (.pdf format)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.

Research

Library Information

Begin at the NSU home page: http://www.nova.edu

Select Libraries and Research.

If all else fails…

Ask a NSU Librarian

1-800-554-6682, ext. 4613

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.

NSU APA SourcesAPA 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 Tutorialhttp://www.nova.edu/library/dils/lessons/apa/

Research, Study, and Writing Skillshttp://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/documents/APADocumentationGuidelines.pdf http://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/resources.cfm

Online Tutoringhttp://www.undergrad.nova.edu/academicservices/onlinestudenttutoring.cfm

APA Form and Stylehttp://www.apastyle.org/faqs.html

WebCT

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.

WebCT Online Courseshttp://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

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!

WebCT Assistancehttp://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

or1-954-262-HELP

WebCT Student Tutorialshttp://www.nova.edu/webct/getting_start.html

• Use the tutorial videos.

• AOL users will find special tips.

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.

WebCT AssignmentsCheck 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.

Your AssignmentsMost 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.

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.

WebMail

WebMailhttp://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.

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.

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.

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.

Course Evaluations

Online Evaluationshttp://www.nova.edu/online_evaluations

Notification through e-mailAvailable during the last 10 days of class Anonymous feedback on the course and the instructorInstructor receives feedback after submitting gradesFeedback is also provided to the program professor for the specialization

To access the evaluation online:

1. Click on http://www.nova.edu/online_evaluations.2. Enter your NSU email account username and password at the prompt.

Student Ethicshttp://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.

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

GTEP Portfolio Requirements

INED 691 & 692Action 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

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]

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Wrap Up

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

NSU’s Internet Resourceshttp://www.nova.edu

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.

4. Check your catalog or GTEP Web site for more information.

It’s Your Turnhttp://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.

If you forget…

Review these slides online at any time!

http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/edu5000/