4 things you should do before starting the course
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Register for the course if you want to receive course announcements via email. If you have an account on the WikiEducator website you can use these login credentials. If not, you should click on the "create an account" link and follow the instructions on screen. Note that registration is also required to participate in peer evaluations and keeping track of your activity if you're interested in certification for participation in this course.
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Familiarise yourself with the web site navigation to find out where the course materials, assessments, schedule and support resources are located. Remember, you can click on the tree icon in the menu bar accessible from every page for a summary of the course structure with corresponding quick links.
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Review the:
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Complete the optional OERu new participant survey.
Optional head start on the course
If you are new to social media and feel you may need a little more time to create a blog and microblog account, you can work ahead of the class by completing the orientation session.
Did you find what you need to get started?
The best way to find the answers to any questions related to studying this course is to spend a few minutes exploring the course website, navigation links and subpages.This course will be a new learning environment for many learners. In the beginning you may get a little lost. That's normal! Not unlike moving into a new neighbourhood, it takes time to find out where things are.
Check list for getting started
Review the following questions to see if you're ready to get started:
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Have you found where the course materials are located?
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Do you know what assessments and assignments are recommended for the course?
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Do you know how to get support during the course?
Looks like you're good to go! Our courses rely on peer-support, so please help fellow learners find their way around the course. Pay your knowledge forward.First consult the support section where you will find FAQs and detailed how-to tutorials. If you're still unsure, post a question using WEnotes from the learning console. Your fellow learners may be able to help.