Something to talk about:While we wait for class to start at the top of the hour, please share at least one healthy tip that you think others can benefit from, too, as we

proceed through the next ten weeks together!

Instructor InformationInstructor Information

Dr. Rebekah Marsh, PhD (Dr. Marsh)Dr. Rebekah Marsh, PhD (Dr. Marsh)HS Online Adjunct Professor

School of Health SciencesKaplan University

rmarsh@kaplan.edurmarsh@kaplan.eduAIM: RSMPhD9

COMMUNICATION WITHIN THE ACADEMIC ENVIRONMENT

Although you can log into the course from the comfort of your own home or anywhere, when you enter the classroom and seminar, you are entering an academic environment of higher learning where professionalism is expected.  Neither Class nor seminar is a Chat Room where anything goes.  Please keep in mind the following in your online courses.

Proper grammar, spelling, punctuation using Standard American English (No text language or inappropriate language)

Address people by name

Be polite and respectful of fellow learners and the Professor

Understand and follow all Netiquette rules (course syllabus)

COMMUNICATIONS (CONTINUED)

Emails

Students are not permitted to send mass emails to the entire class; it is unwanted email and a violation of the Code of Conduct.

If you have any questions, you the student are to email the professor directly. If you do not ask questions how will you know the proper answer

Sending emails to the entire class is only permitted to be done by the professor (that is why the function is there; it cannot be blocked for one and not all)

Please ensure when sending emails to anyone, proper grammar and spelling are used and that you address the person by name or title (See Writing Center for Email Do’s and Don’ts)

Student Technical SupportStudent Technical Support

Phone Live Chat

If experiencing any technical difficulties, please call Technical

Support at:

1-866-522-7747

Poll Time!Poll Time! Throughout seminar, I may do a poll. A poll window will pop up on your screen, with a question, and

below you will have choices to select. The purpose of polls is to reinforce key information that I feel is

important for you to know. Please do not type your answer in the class activity box for

everyone to see. The polls are completely anonymous, no one knows who votes

how (including me), so don’t worry if you don’t get one right…it’s ok:)

““Like” SHS on FacebookLike” SHS on Facebook

Student User GuideStudent User Guide

Course Home PageCourse Home PageAnnouncementsAnnouncements

Syllabus (Table of Contents)Syllabus (Table of Contents)

Campus Tour & Professor InformationCampus Tour & Professor Information

Dr. Marsh teaches 2 sections of HS100 and both on Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. ET and 9:00

p.m. ET

Course Materials & Course DescriptionCourse Materials & Course DescriptionMicrosoft Word is required; also is Microsoft PowerPointMicrosoft Word is required; also is Microsoft PowerPoint

Course OutcomesCourse OutcomesBy the end of this course, you should be able to:

HS100-1: Identify current issues in health science and how they relate to chosen health science professions.

HS100-2: Define the required education, certification, and credentials needed at the national and state level for a given health care profession.

HS100-3: Create a portfolio that outlines relevant career resources and support materials for a health science profession.

HS100-4: Discuss the roles and responsibilities of selected health science professionals.

HS100-5: Define the professional traits and skills needed to be successful in the field of health science.

Course Outcomes (continued)Course Outcomes (continued)General Education Outcomes: In addition, the following

General Education outcomes are assessed during this course: GEL-1.1:  Demonstrate college-level communication through

the composition of original materials in Standard American English.

Syllabus: Page 3 (Course Calendar)Syllabus: Page 3 (Course Calendar)

Syllabus: Page 4 (Course Calendar continued and Syllabus: Page 4 (Course Calendar continued and Grading Criteria [point breakdown])Grading Criteria [point breakdown])

Syllabus: Page 5 (Kaplan University Grading Scale)Syllabus: Page 5 (Kaplan University Grading Scale)

Important Dates for the 1204C TermImportant Dates for the 1204C Term09/19/2012 -11/27/201209/19/2012 -11/27/2012

First Day of Classes:  September 19, 2012 Last Day to drop/add without

“W”: September 25, 2012 Last day for students to request an

Incomplete: November 19, 2012 Thanksgiving: November 22-25, 2012 End of Term:  November 27, 2012 Incomplete coursework due (for

UG):  December 7, 2012

1204C TERM CALENDARSEPTEMBER 19, 2012 – NOVEMBER 27, 2012

Unit # Dates1 09/19/2012 - 09/25/20122 09/26/2012 - 10/02/20123 10/03/2012 - 10/09/20124 10/10/2012 - 10/16/20125 10/17/2012 - 10/23/20126 10/24/2012 - 10/30/20127 10/31/2012 - 11/06/20128 11/07/2012 - 11/13/20129 11/14/2012 - 11/20/2012

10 11/21/2012 - 11/27/2012Thanksgiving [Holiday] - 11/22/2012 - 11/25/2012

Syllabus: Page 6 (Grading timetable, Late Policy & Syllabus: Page 6 (Grading timetable, Late Policy & Tutoring)Tutoring)

Syllabus: Page 7 (Work/Projects/Seminars)Syllabus: Page 7 (Work/Projects/Seminars)

Syllabus: Page 8 (Discussion boards)Syllabus: Page 8 (Discussion boards)

Syllabus: Page 9 (Attendance policy)Syllabus: Page 9 (Attendance policy)

Syllabus: Page 10 (Plagiarism policy)Syllabus: Page 10 (Plagiarism policy)

Syllabus: Page 10 (Plagiarism policy continued)Syllabus: Page 10 (Plagiarism policy continued)

Syllabus: Page 11 (Netiquette)Syllabus: Page 11 (Netiquette)

Syllabus: Page 12 (Rubrics – Discussion board Syllabus: Page 12 (Rubrics – Discussion board participation)participation)

Syllabus: Page 13 (Seminar)Syllabus: Page 13 (Seminar)

Syllabus: Page 14 (Project Rubric)Syllabus: Page 14 (Project Rubric)

Are there any questionsAre there any questionsso far?so far?

Unit 1Unit 1Introduction: Defining Careers in Health ScienceIntroduction: Defining Careers in Health Science

Unit 1: To-Do listUnit 1: To-Do listIntroductions

This week, you will introduce yourself and discuss your area of interest in the health sciences field.

Discussion Board (40 points)This week, you will explore more about the program you have chosen. In this week’s Seminar, we will discuss the online platform, course objectives and syllabus, and review the university support services available.

Seminar (20 points)In this week’s Seminar, we will discuss the online platform, course objectives and syllabus, and review the university support services available.

Assignment (50 points)You will complete a short questionnaire that will assist you in mapping your degree plan.

Reading Page: The Online Learning Experience – Exploratory Activity Kaplan wants to be sure online learning is a great fit for you. For your reading and learning this unit, view this presentation to help you compare online and traditional education and explore some of the myths associated with online learning.

OverviewOverview

IntroductionsIntroductions

Reading (there is no textbook)Reading (there is no textbook)

Seminar (Option 1 Seminar (Option 1 oror 2) 2)

Discussion Board (DB)Discussion Board (DB)

This view is through the Unit overview.

Unit 1: DiscussionUnit 1: Discussion

Typing Discussion board posts Typing Discussion board posts (“Initial post”)(“Initial post”)

Type ‘Subject’ of post here – check

spelling &

grammar

Type your post here. You can select ‘Font name’ (Times New Roman is the easiest and most clear to “see”). Select ‘Size’ 3 or 4; anything less than 3 is too small and greater than 4 is too BIG. Also check spelling and grammar before you click ‘Post Response’. [DO NOT attach any discussion board posts as documents; all discussion board posts are to be typed directly onto the discussion board.]

Responding to fellow classmate or the Professor Responding to fellow classmate or the Professor (“Response posts”)(“Response posts”)

O*Net & Careers in Health ScienceO*Net & Careers in Health Science

Academic ToolsAcademic Tools

Select the survey based upon the Select the survey based upon the program you are program you are enrolledenrolled in.in.

Survey ExampleSurvey Example

Questions?Questions?Comments?Comments?

Looking ahead to Unit 2Looking ahead to Unit 2

Have a great first week!!Have a great first week!!