Instructor Contact Information

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Communication

Messages sent through the Canvas Inbox are sent to my K-State email inbox. You can reply to these notifications just like a normal email, or you can click the link in the notification and be taken back to the Canvas Inbox to respond and manage your messages. Click Inbox in left hand navigation of Canvas, click the Compose icon, in the Courses drop-down menu, select the course where you want to send your message, and then click the Address Book icon on the right side of the toolbar. The Address Book options include: ALL for the course, all students, all TAs, or you can select a specific section of students or individuals. To learn more about conversations in Canvas, view the How do I send a message to a user in a course in Conversations as a student? guide.

Office Hours

My office hours are from ##_m to ##_m (Central Standard Time) on ______day and ______day. Please feel free to call me; I will respond to voicemail within 48 hours. Additionally, we can also arrange a Zoom discussion, if you let me know 24 hours ahead of time.

You can message me within the Canvas Inbox with the details of your questions, as well as the best times to reach you. Canvas sends notifications immediately to my email and I will respond to Canvas messages sent to my inbox within 24 hours.

Note: Please do not email me directly unless you do not have access to Canvas, as it may delay my response or get lost within other work emails.

A Little About Me

Introduce yourself to your students. This is the perfect place to embed a short welcome message video. Remember to include closed captioning.

Note: If you have course specific questions that are not addressed in this document, I am happy to help. However, for technical (computer related) questions, it is best to call the IT Help Desk at 785-532-7722 or email helpdesk@ksu.edu.

Course Overview

This course will be. . . . add engaging and relevant intro to course here – consider including info about the overall structure of the course as well as why the course is relevant to the students

an official course description and credits

statement of fully online, blended, or web-enhanced

Course Goals and Learning Outcomes

This course will provide knowledge of. . . . .

By the end of this course, students will be able to:

learning outcome

learning outcome

learning outcome

Course Prerequisites

[list of content knowledge and skill prerequisites necessary such as courses the learner should have completed prior to taking this course, etc.]

Required Reading

[list of online and print books, journals, web sites, etc.]

Expectations

What you can expect of your instructor

I will work to foster community through discussion boards, chat sessions, group projects, etc.

I will communicate with you primarily through the tools within this Canvas course. If you have a question that you feel may help other students as well, please post your question in the “Talk to Me” discussion thread. If you have a personal concern or question you would like to talk about, please send me an email directly. During the work week, I will respond to personal emails or your posts directed to me within 24 hours. I will review communication over the weekend, but I will respond on Monday to most situations. If you need to reach me by email, please use the subject line: Your Name, Course Name/Number, Topic. Please allow a full 24 hours before emailing me again about the same question or issue, and on Monday for inquiries sent over the weekend.

What I expect of you

Expect to spend between __ to __ hours a week with each module of this course. It is not necessary for you to log in daily. However, it is important to log in early in the week, so that you understand what is expected and have time to ask questions. I expect you to ask questions if something is unclear.

Course Schedule

Unit/Module	Objective	Activity	Additional Resources
Chapter	Define	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Demonstrate	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Illustrate	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Categorize	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Develop	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Evaluate	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Recall	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Identify	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Construct	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Validate	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Justify	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos
Chapter	Distinguish	Discussion/Quiz	Slides/Videos

Assignments and Assessment

Attendance and Participation

Homework

Discussions

You are required to participate in the Discussion Board by posting to each topic with one original post and at least two substantive responses to other participants. A substantive response includes constructive commentary on the content of the post with added material based on readings and own experiences (“I agree!” Is not enough).

Quizzes

Papers

Exams

Grading

The following grading distribution will be used: A= 90-100%, B=80-89%, C=70-79%, D=60-69%, F=59% and below.

Late or Missing Assignments

There will be several assignments are due by 11:59pm CST on the date listed. The purpose of these deadlines is to help you stay on track to complete all materials in a timely manner. If for any reason you are unable to complete the assignment on time, please contact me as soon as possible so that we can make arrangements for the completion of the work.

Make-up Work

Extra Credit Options

Testing Procedures

Technology

K-State has technology recommendations including a computer buying guide for success in online learning. You can also visit the K-State Global Campus website to make sure your technology is up to date.

Note: Canvas will work best in the Google Chrome browser. If you choose to use another browser, please make sure your course materials function within that system. You may need to confirm that your browser, java, flash, and pdf reader are all updated to the latest version.

Technical Difficulties

The K-State IT Help Desk is there to assist you with questions regarding the technology used for your course. Phone: 785-532-7722 or toll free 1-800-865-6143. Email: helpdesk@k-state.edu

If you have issues with your technology, please contact them first, they are the technology experts. If you continue to have problems, please post in the “Talk to Me” discussion thread so that other students can indicate if they are also having problems. If you miss a deadline due to technological difficulties, make sure it is documented through communication with the IT Help Desk, then exceptions may be made on a case-by-case basis. Kansas State University recommends that you follow these guidelines for online security and computer safety.

K-State E-mail Account

All students are required to have an active KSU e-mail account. You may forward incoming e-mails to a different account (like your school/work account or a Gmail account) but I will only send emails to your KSU e-mail address. Do not forward your K-State email to a Hotmail account. This frequently creates problems as the KSU server rejects both incoming and outgoing e-mails to Hotmail accounts. During this course, it is your responsibility to check your Canvas inbox or KSU e-mail account multiple times each day.

Other Technology Resources

Office 365 Help and Support

Zoom

Media Center

K-State Libraries

Canvas Help

KSU Policies and Services

Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities who need classroom accommodations, access to technology, or information about emergency building/campus evacuation processes should contact the Student Access Center and/or their instructor. Services are available to students with a wide range of disabilities including, but not limited to, physical disabilities, medical conditions, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, depression, and anxiety.

If you are a student enrolled in campus/online courses through the Manhattan or Olathe campuses, contact the Student Access Center at accesscenter@k-state.edu, or call: 785-532-6441

K-State Polytechnic campus, contact Academic and Student Services at polytechnicadvising@ksu.edu or call 785-826-2674

Classroom Conduct

All student activities in the University, including this course, are governed by the Student Judicial Conduct Code as outlined in the Student Governing Association By Laws, (Article V, Section 3, number 2.) Students who engage in behavior that disrupts the learning environment may be asked to leave the class. (In an online environment, you may be restricted from accessing the course).

Academic Honesty

Kansas State University has an Honor and Integrity System based on personal integrity, which is presumed to be sufficient assurance that, in academic matters, one's work is performed honestly and without unauthorized assistance. Undergraduate and graduate students, by registration, acknowledge the jurisdiction of the Honor and Integrity System. The policies and procedures of the Honor and Integrity System apply to all full and part-time students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate courses on-campus, off-campus, and via distance learning. A component vital to the Honor and Integrity System is the inclusion of the Honor Pledge which applies to all assignments, examinations, or other course work undertaken by students. The Honor Pledge is implied, whether or not it is stated: "On my honor, as a student, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid on this academic work." A grade of XF can result from a breach of academic honesty. The F indicates failure in the course; the X indicates the reason is an Honor Pledge violation.

Copyright

Copyright is a form of legal protection that allows authors, photographers, composers, and other creators to control some reproduction and distribution of their work. Both student and professors are protected by copyright. Please visit K-State's Copyright Basics website for more information.

Academic Freedom

Kansas State University is a community of students, faculty, and staff who work together to discover new knowledge, create new ideas, and share the results of their scholarly inquiry with the wider public. Although new ideas or research results may be controversial, or challenge established views, the health and growth of any society requires frank intellectual exchange. Academic freedom protects this type of free exchange and is thus essential to any university's mission. Moreover, academic freedom supports collaborative work in the pursuit of truth and the dissemination of knowledge in an environment of inquiry, respectful debate, and professionalism. Academic freedom is not limited to the classroom or to scientific and scholarly research but extends to the life of the university as well as to larger social and political questions. It is the right and responsibility of the university community to engage with such issues.

Weapons Policies

Campus Safety Statement

Kansas State University is committed to providing a safe teaching and learning environment for student and faculty members. In order to enhance your safety in the unlikely case of a campus emergency make sure that you know where and how to quickly exit your classroom and how to follow any emergency directives. To view additional campus emergency information, go to the Kansas State University main webpage, and click on the Emergency Information button, located at the bottom of the page.

Weapons Policy Statement

Kansas State University prohibits the possession of firearms, explosives, and other weapons on any University campus, with certain limited exceptions, including the lawful concealed carrying of handguns, as provided in Kansas State University Weapons Policy. You are encouraged to take the online weapons policy education module to ensure you understand the requirements of the policy, including the requirements related to concealed carrying of handguns on campus. Students possessing a concealed handgun on campus must be 21 years of age or older and otherwise lawfully eligible to carry. All carrying requirements of the policy must be observed in this class, including but not limited to the requirement that a concealed handgun be completely hidden from view, securely held in a holster that meets the specifications of the policy, carried without a chambered round of ammunition, and that any external safety be in the “on” position.

If an individual carries a concealed handgun in a personal carrier such as a backpack, purse, or handbag, the carrier must remain within the individual’s exclusive and uninterrupted control. This includes wearing the carrier with a strap, carrying or holding the carrier, or setting the carrier next to or within the immediate reach of the individual.

During this course, you will be required to engage in activities, such as (INSERT YOUR EXAMPLE), that may require you to separate from your belongings, and thus you should plan accordingly.

Each individual who lawfully possesses a handgun on campus shall be wholly and solely responsible for carrying, storing and using that handgun in a safe manner and in accordance with the law, Board policy and University policy. All reports of suspected violation of the weapons policy are made to the University Police Department by picking up any Emergency Campus Phone or by calling 785-532-6412.

Smoking Policy

Smoking policy effective June 1, 2018

Smoking is a public health and fire hazard. Locations where smoking is allowed shall be restricted in order to prevent infringements upon others; and create and maintain an environment and culture that is in the best interests of the safety, health and well-being of all users of university property. The smoking of cigarettes, cigars, pipes or burning tobacco in any other form or device, as well as the use of electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, hookah or other water pipe devices and all other related devices, is prohibited in university owned vehicles and on university property, except inside personal vehicles. University property includes, on the Manhattan and Polytechnic campuses: inside buildings and structures, outdoors, and within state-owned vehicles. Research investigating smoking is allowed in laboratories designated for that purpose with authorization granted by the Department of Environmental Health and Safety. Violations of the smoking policy should be reported to the proper entity. Staff and faculty violations will follow the progressive discipline policies and students will be subject to the Student Code of Conduct. This policy is effective June 1, 2018 and is in accordance with K.S.A 21-6109, et seq, and City of Manhattan Ordinance No. 6737. Violations of Kansas Statute and City Ordinances are punishable under applicable state and local laws.