Participation Requirements
Staying engaged Monday through Friday ensures that you don't fall behind and that you're prepared to succeed in this course. Reach out early if you need help managing your participation or staying on schedule.
o Check LSCO email daily. Important information pertaining to all students will be sent in group emails.
o Log-in to class daily and check for new/additional assignments or updates.
o Use Achieve Access in Blackboard and Gator Pack as instructed.
o Use MLA format for all essays.
o Submit all essays to the Upswing Website. You must allow 3-4 days for processing.
o Revise your paper, making the corrections recommended by the Upswing website.
o Submit your revised essays to Blackboard to be graded.
· Complete all assignments by specified due dates.
Additionally, it is recommended that students:
o Spend some time acquainting yourself with the Blackboard course platform.
o Follow these guidelines when participating in the chat room or on the discussion board:
o Be respectful of others. You can disagree with someone without being rude.
o DON’T YELL. Typing in all capital letters can be misconstrued as yelling.
o Be aware that sarcasm or humor may not be perceived as such since there isn’t any body language or vocal inflection to indicate such.
o Read all assignments carefully; if questions persist, contact the instructor as soon as possible for clarification.
Weekly participation and engagement in the courses are critical for student success. Assignments should be completed by the due date. Students should also refer to the instructor’s attendance policy for additional information.
(See LSCO Student Handbook, Class Attendance.)
Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.
Student’s Responsibility
This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.
Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun “attending” and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as “not attending” a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course This negatively affects their financial aid eligibility and disbursement and requires the student to repay any financial aid funds that have already been disbursed . Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.
Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend class during the scheduled meeting time. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.
Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) courses utilize a blended course design that allows students to choose how they will ATTEND their class sessions. Students can choose to attend sessions in-person or live online without attending class on campus. A watch later option is available to students taking a HyFlex course, however, students may utilize watch later sessions no more than three classes during an 8-week term or five classes during a 16-week term.