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).  For Fall 2009, click CRN# 91114

u Log Out

 

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

u Requirements

 

1.     an email address. 

2.     a current browser and reliable internet access.

3.     the Acrobat Reader.  Download

4.     a  current word processor.

5.     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.     Begin with the top section, center column, where you will find links to course information such as the Syllabus and assignments. Click on the links in the order they appear.

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.     Once you have opened a resource page, use the left and right arrows on either side of the "jump to" menu to go to your next linked resource.

4.     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 last name and first initial, i.e. “bellr.”

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

 

·         Never use spaces in the file name.  Use a dash or an underscore ---. instead.

·         Don't use special characters in the filename. (e.g. * ^ . , $ % # / ] } " ' )

·         Do not use > 12 characters to name a file.

·         Include a dot and a three letter extension to designate the file type. (e.g.  .doc  .rtf)

Correct:    report_9-22.doc
Incorrect: report9.22.04.doc
(no periods!)

Incorrect: report-9-22-04  (missing extension)

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.

5.     WebReady - Interacting Effectively

u Get Help

 

help Phone support is available Monday-Friday from 6am-5pm PST. 1 (866) 440 8484. 
Or you can submit an email:
http://support.aelearn.com/index.php5?client=smccd