DSO 8000

Let’s get started!

What will DSO 8000 do for you?

During this orientation, you will:

Learn to access information to help you succeed in your Ed.D program.

DSO 8000 Outcomes

By the end of DSO 8000, you will know how to besuccessful in your Ed.D program of study as youlearn to ...

Register for a NSU e-mail account.Obtain a Personal Identification Number (PIN).Find out how to contact an advisor.Locate course schedules.Register for courses.Locate course syllabi, materials, and textbook lists.

DSO 8000 Outcomes (cont.)

Use WebSTAR to:change personal information.

work with transcripts.

get grades.

view course descriptions.

DSO 8000 Outcomes (cont.)

Use WebMail to:Check e-mail.

Attach files e-mail.

Locate Ed.D course information.

Use the NSU Library for research.

DSO 8000 Outcomes (cont.)

Access WebCT for:online classes

chats

e-mail

discussions

submitting assignments

Technology Tips

FSEHS Tech 101

http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/tech101/

For help with

-WebCT

-WebMail

-WebSTARAlso-- http://www.nova.edu/cwis/oit/stuservices.html

Another technology tip…

If all else fails, call the NSU Help Desk at

1-954-262-4357

Almost 24/7 access!

Your NSU Accounts

NSU ID’s and Passwords

NSU Email and WebCTUsername: tunon@nova.eduPassword: abcd1234

WebStarUser ID N00123456 (Univ ID, Student ID)PIN 112233 mailed to you

Library (access databases & FT search)Last NameUniv ID N00123456 (User ID, Student ID)

NSU E-Mail Account

All students must apply for and use a free

NSU e-mail account to access:

1. WebCT (access online courses)

2. course syllabi

3. the NSU Electronic Resources

4. Information (The NSU e-mail account is the official method of electronic contact with the university.)

Apply for a NSU E-Mail Account

http://www.nova.edu/Click on Site Map

Under Technology, click on Student Technology

Scroll down and click on Create Your NSU Email Account

Password is 4 letters and 4 numbers… abcd1234

Obtain a PIN (Personal Identification Number)

1. https://www.nova.edu/sbin/pinhelp 2. Call 1-954-262-4850 or3. E-mail pinhelp@nova.edu

PINs are only mailed to your home address.

Allow 7-10 days to receive a PIN by U.S. mail.

Retrieve your PIN

Forget your PIN?

https://webstar.nova.edu/pls/PROD/twbkwbis.P_WWWLogin

Press the Forgot PIN button.

Answer your security question.

Enter a new PIN.

Student ID Card

ID cards are available for all students!

http://www.nova.edu/nsucard/

Using WebSTAR

WebSTAR http://webstar.nova.edu

Registration• Registration select term

registration and add/drop classes

Student Information • Student records

view holds final grades academic transcript account summary

• Financial aid

Personal Information • Change PIN • Update address and phone number• View e-mail address• Name change information

Online Registration with WebSTAR

1. Clear all holds.

2. Have the term code and CRN for your class ready.

3. Link to WebSTAR from the NSU home page or link to http://webstar.nova.edu/

4. Click Login to Secure Area and use your PIN to log in.

Online Registration http://webstar.nova.edu

The User ID is your unique identification number that you will use for university transactions.

This is the personal identification number that will be mailed to you.

WebSTAR - First Screen

Registration

Student & Financial Aid• Register for classes.• Get your grades, schedule or

transcripts.

Student Records• Maintain your personal

information.• This is the first place your

professor will look for contact information for you.

Registration Tips

Check the schedule for the official start/end and drop/add periods.

Review your program outline prior to registering for classes.

Contact an Academic Advisor if you need help with selecting classes.

Before accessing WebSTAR be sure that you have a PIN, scheduling information, and your NSU ID.

Register as soon as possible to avoid closed classes.

View WebSTAR to verify your registration and student account status.

Registering for Classes

Select the term.

For example, summer 2007Select Registration and Add/Drop Classes.

Registering for Classes

To drop a class:• Change the

Action from none to Drop.

To add a class:• Enter the CRN• Press Submit

Changes.

Drop/Add Classes

Enrolling in Coursework Not Listed on the Program Outline

Do not deviate from your program outline.

If you decide to take additional classes, they will not replace coursework listed on your program outline.

View holds.

View grades.

Obtain unofficial transcripts.

Use Student Records

Holds

Admissions - Students that are provisionally admitted have 90 days to submit their documents, otherwise a “hold” will be placed on the accounts.

Advising - When placed on Academic Probation, a “hold” is activated on the student’s account. To clear probation and register, please contact an advisor

Bursar - If a hold is placed on your account, call the Bursar’s Office (1-954-262-5200) to clear the “hold.”

Change PIN.

Update address and phone number.

View e-mail address.

Change name information.

Personal Information

http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/doctoral/resources.htm

Doctoral Enrollment Counselors and

Course Selection

Need to talk to a doctoral enrollment counselor?

Your counselors will:

Arrange a schedule of classes for your degree.

Provide a program outline.

Provide you with any updates or changes to your program outline.

Also talk to your field associates.

Contacts

Calling from Belize Direct number for Fischler School of Education:

954 262-8500 for Call Center

954 262-1546 for Doctoral Enrollment Counselors

eduinfo@nova.edu

http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/doctoral/contact.htm

WebMail

WebMailhttp://webmail.nova.edu

Your e-mail address is username@nova.eduEnter the username.

For example, tunon, not tunon@nova.eduEnter your password (not your PIN).Press the Log in button.

WebMail

To compose a new message:

Click the Compose Button on the toolbar.The message composition window will appear. Enter the recipient’s address in the To field. Enter any recipients in the CC or BCC field. You may enter multiple recipients in each field separated by a comma or a semicolon. Type the Subject of the message. Type the message in the Compose field. Don’t forget to spell check your message.

WebMail

To compose a new message:

Click the Compose Button on the toolbar.The message composition window will appear. Enter the recipient’s address in the To field. Enter any recipients in the CC or BCC field. You may enter multiple recipients in each field separated by a comma or a semicolon. Type the Subject of the message. Type the message in the Compose field. Don’t forget to spell check your message.

Attach a Document

After composing your message, scroll to the bottom of the Compose window. Note: If you do not see the Attachment section try maximizing the window and scrolling down to the very bottom of the page. If you still do not see it, try moving the entire window as far up as possible.

Click on the Browse button, located to the right of the Attachment field. The following window will appear.

Select the file you wish to attach and click on Open. The filename will appear in the Attachment field.

Click on Attach. Information for the file will show up as shown below:Note: To delete the attachment put a check next to the filename and click on Remove Selected.

Address Book

To find an e-mail address of someone at NSU:

Enter the name or a fragment of the name.

Click Search.

To start another search: Click Clear Search.Enter the new information and click Search.

How’s your e-mail etiquette?

Brush up on your

e-mail manners!

Take a 10-minute

refresher course at

http://goto.intwg.com/

Always…think first—

e-mail later!

WebCT

What Does It Mean to Attend Class Online in WebCT

Online education courses are conducted entirely through the Internet and all registration, correspondence, and course participation are conducted electronically.

Students MUST log in to the WebCT course management system to complete activities and assignments and interact with the professor and other students in the class.

You may be dropped from the course if you do not log in when the class begins.

WebCT Online Courseshttp://www.nova.edu/webct/index.html

1. As soon as you are registered, find the instructor’s e-mail address on the course schedule: http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/gtep/info/sites.htm

2. E-mail your instructor that you are registered in the course.

3. Log in to your WebCT course on the first day of class.

4. Look for directions on where to begin!

5. Log in to your course each day to get messages!

WebCT Assistancehttp://www.nova.edu/webct/help.html

• Need help with WebCT (uploading assignments, posting discussions, etc.)?

• Call NSU’s Online Help Desk:

1-954-262-4357

WebCT Student Tutorialshttp://www.nova.edu/webct/getting_start.html

• Use the tutorial videos.

Professor Contact

WebCT e-mail is like posting a PRIVATE message.

You will find the contact information for each professor in the course syllabus and on the course schedule.

WebCT AssignmentsCheck with your instructor on formats!

• We recommend that you use Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word) to complete assignments.

• E-mail questions on file formats to your instructor.

Your AssignmentsMost professors request assignments as

1. Microsoft Word document

or

2. RTF (.rtf)(Rich Text Format) Most of the document’s format is maintained.

or

3. HTML (.htm)(HyperText Markup Language)The document is saved as a Web page.

Saving Files in .rtf or .htm (Rich Text Format or HTML)

• In the Save As window, select Rich Text Format (.rtf) or Web Page (.htm, .html) in the File Type field.

• Rich text files (.rtf) can be easily read, regardless of which word processor you use.

Student Ethicshttp://www.nova.edu/cwis/studentaffairs/forms/ustudenthandbook.pdf

Review the Code of Student

Conduct and Academic Responsibility

and the Acceptable Use of

Computing Resources in the Student Handbook.

Plagiarism

All assignments and presentations must be the original work of the student.

All students are responsible for complying with the plagiarism policy that is located in the FSEHS Catalog/Handbook (pp. 236-237):

http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/fgshome/catalog/FSEHSCatalog2006-2007.pdf

Wrap Up

Want to learn more about NSU’s online tutorials?

A collection of

self-paced tutorials on

computer applications

programs is online.

Link to this collection:

http://www.schooldofed.nova.edu/tech101/

A few reminders…1. Students are expected to attend each class. If you

are not present on the first day of class, you may be withdrawn from the class. Notify your instructor of emergencies before class.

2. Grades will be available through WebSTAR (http://webstar.nova.edu) after the end of the course.

3. Check your catalog for more information.

If you forget…

Review these slides online at any time!

http://www.nova.edu/library/dils/teachinghandouots/belize