Scavenger Hunt Assignment
Worth: 30 points
Download and answer the questions or copy and paste into a Word document. Once completed, submit via Canvas. Please make sure the questions are included with your answers. If you attach a file, use a MS word (.doc, .docx), a PDF, or a rich text format (.rtf).
1. What is your name?
2. Have you taken an online class before?
3. Where can you find help if you are having difficulties with Canvas? Name 3 specific places that can help you.
4. How can you access the online NMSU library services?
5. List three things located on our class homepage:
6. Where is the syllabus located?
7. How many pages does it have?
8. Where will your grades be posted throughout the semester?
9. How do you know when an assignment is due?
10. What is the preferred method for communicating with your instructor?
11. What are the names of the two required textbooks (Located on the homepage)?
12. When is Finals Week this year? (Provide dates)
13. How will you be sure to remember to complete each of the discussions, assignments, quizzes and unit projects due in this course before the appropriate deadlines?
14. Copy and paste the steps 1-3, not the pictures, listed when you click on thelink, “Finding Weekly Tasks and Assignments” located in Week 1 Module. (You must open the link, Finding Weekly Tasks and Assignments, to complete this task)
15. How do I turn on Announcement notifications to “right away”?
16. Based on the announcement and email, “Navigating this Class”, name three important things you learned.
17. View this article about the five biggest myths about online learning:
https://www.purdueglobal.edu/blog/online-learning/5-myths-online-learning/
Did anything surprise you? Discuss the main differences between taking an online class and taking a face-to-face class. What can you do to have authentic, quality learning experiences in our class?
