COMM110: Effective Speaking
Section: E53     (eLearning)

http://www.bucks.edu/academics/courses/syllabus/index.php?lookup=COMM110

• Other special requirements may apply. Consult "Other Information about the Section" for details.
  

Blackboard Vista (Bb Vista)

Your course is using Blackboard Vista (Bb Vista)! Your student account in Bb Vista will be created about 2 weeks prior to the start of your class and you can log into the system at that time. Please use the time before the start of your class to become familiar with Bb Vista by using the tutorials provided for you.

You will be able to access your course as of 1 AM on the official course start date.

Logging In

Log in to your Bucks Bb Vista course space at: http://online.bucks.edu

• Username: Your new user account will consist of your last name and first initial, and if necessary, followed by a random number. For example, John Smith's user account will be smithj4567
• Password: Your initial password for all systems will be reset to "bd" followed by your birthdate in mmddyy format. (Example: bd042372 for 4/23/72). You will need to establish your new password immediately, which is 6-9 characters in length, using letters & numbers. You should also establish a password hint at this time.
• To obtain your new user account go to http://www.bucks.edu and select WebAdvisor. Select Account information (upper right hand corner of the screen) then select What's My User ID? and follow the prompts. You will need to provide your last name AND your 7 digit student ID number OR your social security #. Your new user account name will display on the screen

Note: If you registered late, there may be a short delay in activating your Bb Vista login.

Computer Requirements and Settings

Your computer must be correctly configured to work with Bb Vista. Before you login do the Check Browser located on the Bb Vista login page. This will ensure your browser is configured so the complete functionality of this application is available to you. If errors are detected, mandatory or recommended changes will be indicated.

Access Codes

Some Bb Vista courses that use content provided by textbook publishers require an access code. If your course requires one, you will be prompted to enter it the first time you access the course. This access code may be included with the purchase of a new textbook, or may be purchased separately from the textbook publisher through http://www.webct.com/content/viewpage?name=content_student_access_codes.

If you purchased a used textbook and do not yet have an access code, you can obtain a 15-day temporary code the first time you log in by clicking the "get temporary code" link. You will then have 15 days to purchase your access code.

Troubleshooting

Learning To Use Bb Vista

• Face-To-Face Workshops! are offered at the beginning of each full semester at the Newtown campus.

• LIVE Online Sessions! are offered via web conferencing before the start of each modular session and full semester.

Check http://www.bucks.edu/e-resources/virtual-campus/after-registration/kickoff/ for dates and times.

We also encourage you to use the various "Learning Bb Vista" courses provided online when you log in to your Bb Vista account.

While you may purchase your books and other course materials from the provider of your choice (using the ISBN number available through the course's academic department where applicable to ensure the correct version), both the campus bookstore and our online bookstore, guarantee that they stock the correct version for your course.

Approximately 3 weeks prior to the start of the session you can use the link below to see the list of books that have been selected by your instructor. If you have any questions about the course materials listed, please contact your instructor or the academic department directly.

Click this link to see the book list for your course.

Students must have an account with youtube.com.

Speeches must be uploaded to youtube.com and the weblink must be sent to the instructor via Bb Vista email.

Students must have access to a professional presentation space to deliver and videotape their presentation.

Speeches may NOT be delivered in living rooms, dens, kitchens, or attics!

For each speech, students must arrange an audience of at least six (6) people. The audience must be introduced prior to the speech and visible throughout the presentation. The audience must complete an evaluation sheet for the speech presentation.

Late assignments (Speeches, online assignments, discussion postings, etc.) are not accepted unless approprite documentation is provided to substantiate the claim.

Speeches muct be RECEIVED by the date due. Students will receive a 30 point reduction in their speech grade if an assignment is submitted within 24 hours of the deadline. There will be a 50 point reduction in their speech grade if an assignment is submitted after that.

This semester, the class work for the course will be computer intensive and will require students to have access to the Internet.

Using our Bb Vista "Virtual Classroom," you will be required to complete assignments, address weekly topics on the electronic discussion board and possibly participate in chats.

Since these courses usually fill up, there will be no extra time for extra or make-up speeches. If you know that you have a conflict with any deadline, you should sign up for a different section.

Keep in mind, your enrollment in this class begins on the first day of the semester!

If you have any questions or concerns, either before or after registering, please contact me via email at queeneys@bucks.edu

I look forward to working with you!

Shawn Queeney

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