Digital Imaging 1402 Online Orientation Quiz

You must complete this quiz before September 6, 2009. You may be dropped from the class if you do not complete this or contact your instructor, Ann Kennedy (akennedy@austincc.edu or 512-569-1630) or Donna Pauler (pauler@austincc.edu or 835-5411) by September 3rd.

To complete this quiz you may need to do additional research on the ACC web site as well as http://www.austincc.edu/akennedy and http://www.austincc.edu/pauler. It is designed to help you discover if online classes are for you!

* Required

Do you own a computer? *

What is the operating system of your computer? *

Mac OSX
WinXp
Win Vista
Other:

Do you own Photoshop? *

What version of PS do you own? *

CS 3
CS4
Other:

Do you have high speed internet access? *

Who do you use as your ISP? * roadrunner, AT&T, Grande etc

What is the name of the text book you are required to have? * (hint: refer to question 4)

What is one recommended textbook that you can get if you want? *

Are you required to turn in projects from the Classroom in book? * if you want a grade

Are you required to turn in practices? *

Do you need to turn in a Resource Journal ? *

What is the penalty for missing a deadline? *

Where do you upload CIB Lessons and Practices? *

There are 4 integrating Exercises AND a culminating Project, where are they uploaded? * two places

Do you have opportunities for Extra Credit in this class? *

What is the URL (internet address) of ACC’s Blackboard? * start on the acc home page

Did you visit http://dl.austincc.edu/students/TechCheck.html? * follow this link and take the test already!

What did you score on the TechCheckList? *

20-16, your computer skills are up to the task
15-12, You might want to reconsider an online class at this time
11 or fewer, Better take some classroom classes before you tackle online classes

Did you visit http://dl.austincc.edu/students/SelfAssess.html? * follow the link and take the test....

What did you score on the test? *

20-30: You are probably suited for a Distance Learning class.
10-20: You probably need to think very carefully about signing up for a Distance Learning class.
0-10: You are probably better suited for traditional classroom courses at this time.

Do you feel that Distance learning is approproiate for you? * think this over carefully

Do you need to stay in touch with me on a weekly basis? * I think so!

What email address should you use to contact me this semester? *

Can you call me? At what phone number? * yes....

What do you always put initially on all you files you send to me? * this is the file naming convention

Have you activated your acc student gmail account? if you haven't done it yet nows the time!

Should you check your ACC gmail e-mail on a regular basis? * minimally once a week

Are there any resources and support available for Distance Learning students? *

Do the regular ACC Computer labs have Photoshop for you to use? * this is a trick question

Are Visual Communication Design computer labs very limited for the summer? * another trick question--why you need the program

What is your ACCeID? * I need this to give you credit for completing this quiz

Have you read the syllabus and outline available on Blackboard? *

Do you fully understand what is required to complete this class? Do you have any questions? * don't be shy... ask!

Who is your instructor for Digital Imaging? *