Beginning January 30, 2008 you will be able to access this online course. Please send me your email address so I will be able to contact you with other important information. Students must login by February 4, 2008 or they will be dropped from the class.

Students may not log in until class begins January 30, 2008

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Welcome! There are some things to be aware of when taking an online class. We will cover all the material that is covered in a traditional class using the convenience of the Internet. It is essential  that you be able to keep current on the assignments and reading without having class meetings weekly. You can do your work at any time during the day or night, but it takes self discipline to avoid falling behind. This class meets entirely online. Students will be required to complete assigned readings, participate in chapter forums and case study forums, and complete internet assignments. There will be weekly due dates and students may log on to complete work at any time during the week.

Kaye Bedell, RN, MSN, FNP

You can reach me in one of two ways:

           1) Email me at kbedell@gavilan.edu

           2) Call me at 408-848-4866 and leave a message

This is an introductory course  which presents the interaction of social, emotional and intellectual and physical attributes related to the development and realization of human potential across the life span.

Online  Jan 30-May 23, 2007

Berger, K.S., The Developing Person Through the Life Span. New York: Worth Publishing, Inc. 6th edition. Study guide to accompany text. VHS tapes are provided to enhance course content. These items are available at the Gavilan bookstore online or on campus.

The Gavilan Library will offer several orientations to online classes during the first two weeks of the semester, If you have never taken an online course, this orientation will provide critical information to help you be successful in class. If you are unable to attend an orientation on campus, an online tutorial is available. For more details see the schedule of orientations.

Please see the class syllabus for a more detailed description of the class. Available January 30, 2008

Each week the student will review the lecture posted in the classroom area and read the assigned text. A study guide is provided to enhance learning. VHS tapes are provided to clarify content. There are excellent video segments illustrating concepts and experiments presented in the text. Warning: VHS tapes contain videos of live birth.

Each week the student will participate in the classroom forum and case study discussions. A major part of the class involves active participation in the discussions. This means that everyone needs to be doing the assignments at approximately the same time. Links will become active on Wednesday at 11 AM and be closed the following Tuesday at 11:00 AM.

It is important to adhere to the rules of netiquette when participating in the class. Please review the following sites to be aware of the expectations for the discussion.

	Master the Basics of Netiquette: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/09netiqt.htm
	Email Netiquette: http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/65mailet.htm
	32 Most Important Email Etiquette Tips: http://www.emailreplies.com/
	The Core Rules of Netiquette: http://www.albion.com/netiquette/corerules.html