STUDENTSWelcome
to Survey of English History!Welcome
to HIS 211-01A
Welcome
to HIS 211-01A, Survey of English History. In this course, you will get a
"taste" for the discipline of history and will learn to think a
little bit like a historian. During this semester, we will be studying
English history from the pre-historic period to the present. We will never
be required to meet in person, although I encourage you to stop by my
office if you
live close to the Alexandria Campus. Details of my schedule,
telephone office and home numbers are posted on my Contact Page. And, of course!,
I am always available through email |
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The
requirements for this course are a computer with internet access, and
basic computer skills. You will need access to a computer with
an Internet connection and an Internet browser, preferably MS Explorer,
to participate in the online learning activities.
There is NOT continuous enrollment for this course, so all assignments
will be due on an assigned date for the semester. I urge you to do them
early so as to avoid last minute mishaps or technological breakdowns or
difficulties. Class written assignments can be sent to me by
email. All examinations must be taken in a College Testing Center.
When you register and pay for your courses at NVCC, three accounts are
created for your use.
A VCCS email account, which you must use for all private communication
with your instructor or other students.
A VCCS Blackboard account, which you will use to view and complete most
course activities.
A VIVA account, which allows you to use the Virtual Library of Virginia
(VIVA).
Go to <http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart/>
to learn how to access these accounts.
Once you have your Blackboard account, you are ready to access the
course Blackboard web site. To access the online sessions of the
course, you need to open your browser and go to <http://bb.vccs.edu>
When the login screen appears, type your username in the Username text
field. The username is the first part of your NVCC student email address
before the @email.vccs.edu. For example, if your name is John Doe and
your email is jdoe0009@email.vccs.edu, then your username is jdoe0009.
If you do not know your NVCC student email address, go to either of the
following web addresses: <http://www.nvcc.edu/bbstart/>
or <http://www/ithd/studentmail.htm.>
Next, type your password in the Password text field. The password is
your date of birth (MMDDYY). For example, if you were born on Jan. 21,
1981, your password is 012181.
If you cannot obtain your username and/or password, or if you want to
obtain additional information or technology help, navigate to the IT
Help Desk at the following web address: <http://www.nvcc.edu/ithd>
Once you have typed in your username and password, click the Login
button. Navigate to the Blackboard Portal page where you can select and
enter into the Blackboard course in which you are enrolled. Be sure to
check the Announcements page for further directions.
Remember, if you need technology help, call or email the NVCC IT Help
Desk at 703-421-4141 or ithelpdesk@nvcc.edu.
I look forward to working with you this semester and welcome any
comments or concerns you may have with this course site, or course
content. Remember you can always email me at jebraden@nvcc.edu.
I
am looking forward to embarking on this journey with you. I ask that you
let me know right away if you have any problems, questions or
suggestions during the semester! Most problems have a solution.
Communication is key here!
Welcome to History 211-01A!
Jean H. Braden |