MyEconLab.com provides links to:   1. eText  2. eStudy Guide 3. Foundations Interactive 4. Economics in the News 5. Office Hours (your publisher) 6. Diagnostic Quizzes 7. MathXL for Econ 8. eThemes of the Times 9. Research Navigator 10. Glossary	15 Module Calendar Spring Summer Fall  provides links to: each chapter (called a module) to read course objectives for each module daily class outlines called Part 1 and Part 2 for each module exam day guidance (during modules 5, 10, 15, and 16)

         

1.     Begin by purchasing your textbook and study guide, and acquiring MyEconLab.   What the Syllabus contains Course title, class times, place, and Meet the Instructor Links arranged in tables by color code, font size, and alphabet to indicate their importance:   Getting Started Need to Know Nice to Know For Your Information   15-Module Calendar   Table of Contents   Learning Objectives   How to Prepare (for exams, electronic participation, and final exam)   Grading Scale       Meet the Instructor has links to: the education,  teaching experiences and interests of your instructor his military experiences

Complete these three Instructions before you begin the first Module of Instruction (or attend your first in-class meeting). 2.  Examine the  Syllabus       (A)  Look over the Syllabus before the first module of instruction (or the first class meeting).   Click on the link called Syllabus .   (B)  Give your first attention to the Getting Started and  Need to Know  links.   (C)  Examine the remaining  Nice to Know  and  For Your Information  links in the syllabus before beginning Module 2 (or before attending the second in-class meeting).   (D)  Send your instructor the Affadavit ("I am ready to begin" statement).    3. Put a copy of  Spring, Summer, or Fall 15-Module Calendar on your refrigerator.   (A)  Open the 15-Module Calendar.  Notice how each module is similar to the others.  Each module has links to course objectives, slides, and to daily class outlines called Part One and Part Two. Click 15 Module Calendar Spring Summer Fall .   (B)  Within the 15-Module Calendar examine the link called:  Introduction (for first-time distant-learners). Send me your questions and concerns by email, or make an appointment to see me during office hours, or leave a telephone message on my telephone.

         

For technical help and Blackboard Assistance  contact Mark Nelson: mnelson@ph.vccs.edu Via NetMeeting Via Telephone at (276) 656-0275 For Learning Resource Center Assistance (including delivery of exams to other proctored locations) contact Carol Ford: cford@ph.vccs.edu via telephone at (276) 656-0227 via fax machine at 276 656-0327