Getting Started with FerrisConnect
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Every FerrisConnect course is unique. For example, your instructor may be using FerrisConnect to supplement a course taught in a regular classroom environment and may only add a couple of key tools to FerrisConnect. Alternatively, your course may be taught entirely online and a variety of tools and content may be added to your FerrisConnect course. |
The orientation is set-up to step you through each tool in FerrisConnect. There is stepwise navigation at the top and bottom of each page.
Also, throughout these orientation pages, there is a consistent navigation bar at the top to give you quick access to information pertaining to each of the tools in FerrisConnect. Simply click on any of the tool names on any page to go directly to that information.
FerrisConnect has a variety of tools that are used to create an online learning environment that closely mirrors a regular classroom environment. Essentially, there are three types of FerrisConnect tools: Course Content Tools, Communication Tools, and Evaluation Tools.
Course Content tools are used to deliver course material, such as the course syllabus, online lectures, and relevant web links, to you. Some of the Course Content tools include:
Communication tools allow you to communicate with your classmates and instructor. Some communication tools are used to facilitate class discussions while others are used to allow for more private communication. Some of the Communication tools include:
Evaluation tools are used to help you gain a better understanding or test your knowledge of the course material. The evaluation tools include:
If you encounter questions while using FerrisConnect, you can access the online help by clicking the Help link. The link appears in the top right-hand frame of every page. Because each course is unique, the tools you use and how you navigate your FerrisConnect course will depend on how it's been set up. However, there are some features that are commonly used to organize course content and to allow you to access tools. Let's get started by taking a look at these commonfeatures.
