School does not start officially until Monday, August 20, but if you would like to start this online class early, it is ready to go! All the first week assignments are available now if you want to get a head start. Even though there are no class meetings for this online course, you do have assignments that are DUE already next week on August 21 - so if you can complete those assignments before the deadline, that will give you one less thing to worry about when your regular classroom-based classes get started.
All the information you need about the Week 1 Orientation assignments can be found at the course website - here is where you will find your course website (you can also find the course website links inside the course webspace at Desire2Learn).
Just click on the Week 1 Orientation link at your course website, and you'll find what you need to get started!
As always, there are lots of little things I have to adjust at the beginning of each new semester. So, if you find something that is not working or is not clear, just let me know. I am very grateful for the folks who start early and help make sure everything really is ready to go.
In the meantime, be sure to savor the last days of your summer... and spend some time in the "garden of your mind" as Mister Rogers explains below! :-)
