u Log Into SMCCD Online

 

1.     Open an Internet browser window.  Go to : http://smccd.mrooms.net/login/index.php

2.     Log in using your G number and password which is your birth date (mm/dd/yy).

3.     Click the course link in the Courses block (click on the correct 5-digit CRN number for the course—could be linked with another course). 

u Log Out

 

Click "Log Out" at the top right of your screen.

u Requirements

 

1.     An smccd email address.  You must check your email daily in an online class. You also have the option to forward your smccd email to any email account you might use more regularly.  To do so, go to https://websmart.smccd.edu/ and click on “Settings,” then click on “Forwarding and POP/IMAP," then click "Forward a copy of incoming mail,” and then enter the email address you want to forward your smccd email to, and then click “Save changes.” 

2.     A current browser and reliable internet access.

3.     Word processing software that can save documents in .DOC or .RTF formats.

4.     Sound on your computer (this is required to watch the course podcasts)

5.     QuickTime on your computer to play the podcasts.  For a free download go to: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/

6.     Access to the program PowerPoint (for student presentations)

u Edit Profile

 

1.   In the Administration block, select Profile and then click on the tab Edit Profile

2.   Fill out your Name, Email, City/Town.

3.   Description - fill out information that you would like to appear next to your profile.
4.   Forums – Click on the “Show Advanced” button in the top right.  Here you can subscribe or unsubscribe to posts.  There’s no need to subscribe unless you prefer being emailed with each post.  This will be a lot of email.
4.   Uploading picture -  We are building an online community so all students must have a picture uploaded within the first 2 weeks of class. 



u Change Password

 

In the Administration block, select Profile.  At the bottom of your profile box is a "change password" button.

u Navigate Course Links

 

1.     At the top of the course homepage, click on and review our Course Reader.  Click on the “News Forum” for general course information (syllabus, paper guidelines, etc).  Click on the presentation forums to learn about how students will create presentations to prepare the students for the reading.  The course curriculum is organized by week, so preview the materials by clicking on the links in the order they appear.  You can always work ahead and post in forums before the due dates.

2.     Clicking on a link will open a resource page. As you begin reading, if you find that you need adaptive technologies: text reader, zoom text, voice recognition, etc. please contact the DSPS office.

3.     In addition, to page navigation, there is site navigation in the bar on the top frame of your screen (e.g.   Webcourses >> Engl 100>> Resources >> Syllabus)

u Upload Assignments

 

1.     Make sure you have named your file properly before uploading it.  Always name your files with your full name, i.e. “Rachel Bell.”  You don’t need to name files with the assignment name as the location where you upload files will always contain this information.

2.     Browse to the location of the file on your desktop.

3.     Upload the file.

4.     Your instructor will reply within the given period of time set in the course syllabus.


u Prepare Documents – File Naming

 

·         For every assignment, always name your files with your full name only, i.e. “Rachel Bell.” 

·         The only acceptable file formats for saving in this course are .DOC and .RTF.  Please note: Do not upload .WPS or .DOCX files as these cannot be opened by everyone.  Assignments not uploaded in the proper .DOC or .RTF formats will not be counted as being submitted by the deadline.



u Participate in a Forum

 

1.     Select the Forum link and select a discussion link.  If you wish to reply, click the reply link.

2.     Use the text box to enter your message.  Formatting tools can be found above the message box to add colors and links.

3.     Decide if you want email copies of posts to the forum using the menu next to "Subscription"

4.     Click Post to forum to submit your message to the forum. Use the Edit button if you wish to correct something in your message.

 

u Getting Technical Help

 


Phone support is available Monday-Friday from 6am-5pm PST. 1 (866) 440 8484. 

WebAccess support page:
https://smccd.mrooms.net/mod/resource/view.php?inpopup=true&id=8949