SLIS 5200
Onsite Web Institute Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Must I attend the entire Web Institute?
A. Yes. The course policy requires attendance for all hours of every class day. Your failure to attend or leaving early will result in being dropped from the course.

Q. What should I bring to class?

• Textbook (especially on day 1)
• Approximately $25.00 to make a copy of the readings packet.
• Three-ring binder (minimum 3-inch spine) to store class handouts  
• Notepaper and pens/pencils for taking notes  
• A 3.5" formatted diskette for use in computer lab activities (You may also bring additional storage media such as CD-R, USB drive, etc., but they are not required)
• Three self-addressed stamped Priority Mail service envelopes (for return of graded assignments). These must be U.S. Priority Mail delivery service envelopes (large enough for flat 8½x11-inch pages) that are stamped (not metered). Please leave the “From” area blank.
• Sweater in case the room is too cold (or layers of clothing in case it's too hot).

Q. May I bring drinks and snacks into class?
A. Yes, you may bring beverages into the classroom, but we prefer that you not bring food. Please clean up your desk area when you leave. No food or drinks are allowed in computer labs.

Q. May I leave class?
A. Yes, you may take an unscheduled break if necessary. However, we do schedule short breaks every hour to hour and a half, along with some activities that allow you to move around and stretch.

Q. What will be handed out?
A. A packet of handouts to use in class and a CD containing Inmagic software to download later at home. A readings packet will be made available for you to copy: this will cost about $25-$30 and arrangements will be made onsite. The textbook will not available onsite and should be purchased in advance.

Q. Will there be work after class?
A. Yes, but not much. You will be assigned some reading and other work to prepare for the next day, but will have no written assignments to complete. We do have evening social events, at which attendance is highly recommended but not mandatory.

Q: How much information and help will I get in the onsite vs. the online part of the course?
A. As much as we can give you! During the onsite Institute, we lay the groundwork for the rest of the semester—topics through assignments—with plenty of opportunities for questions. We want you to leave feeling informed and comfortable about the course. During the online component, we are available via WebCT mail, weekly chats, and discussions (see our Online Communication Guide) as well as the usual channels outside WebCT. We think you'll find yourself communicating more with faculty, teaching assistants, and classmates online than you ever did in the traditional classroom! You will get to know your classmates face to face during the Institute and continue to communicate with them online.

[Document last updated April 11, 2005--WEM]

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