NOTE:The course is divided into 3 Modules with 4/5/4 SECTIONS each (click on the button "Learning Modules" from the menu). Each Section begins with an Orientation or Purpose, followed by a set of Objectives/Outcomes. The Purpose is the WHY of the Section and the Objectives are the WHAT of the Section. Following the Orientation and Objectives, a series of Learning Activities are designated for each Section. Learning Activities include: (1) specific textbook reading references, (2) a series of videos, (3) designated "Experiences" and hyper linked Web Sites. Each MODULE is concluded with a Self-Test, then a "real" test.
Your grade for this course will be based on your successful completion of the following: Note: Please read this entire page!

• 9-EXPERIENCES.You are required to complete a course total of nine (9) of thirteen (13) Experiences that are available---that is  3 per Module---JUST THREE. Complete the Reaction field(s) at the end of the Experience and click the "Submit" button (Note: Be sure to put your name on the Experience if you forget, I am not prepared to re-check a submission).  The purpose of the Experiences is to allow you to "feel" the concepts and principles of psychology by doing them. A phenomenological approach to learning! The Experiences accompany each separate Section of each Module of the course and their completion and submission will be part of determining your grade.  Just do 3 Experiences per Module, they are worth 1-2 points each, so that is 6 possible points for the Module.  Doing more than the required 3 per Module or 9 total Experiences  will not enhance your grade---just do a course total of nine, again, that is three per Module.  Each Experience  completed is worth 1-2  points .  Your REACTIONS will be graded as 1-2 points  depending on how well formulated and articulate they are. So, again, that is 6 max points per Module or 18 total max points  for the Experiences by  the end of the course.
• Special Note: The data sheets/forms are not active---to use them, copy/paste to a msword doc or "print screen," or in some case, just work from the sreen (use scrap/note paper for data).   When you have completed the Experience, complete the Reaction field(s) provided, then click "Submit"---be sure to add your name and e-address!

• 12-INTERNET SITE REVIEWS: I have included hyper links to other PSYC related sites (in each Section) that you might find of interest/relevance. Visit a site and send me 8 to 15  lines of information describing/assessing ( A REVIEW) your visit to the site.  A minimum of a course total of twelve (12) sites  must be REVIEWED as part of determining your grade---THAT IS 4 SITE REVIEWS PER MODULE (There are 3 Modules x 4 = 12).
  
• Just do 4 Site Reviews per Module, they are worth 1-2 points each, so that is 8 possible points for the Module (24 points for the course) .  Doing more than the required 4 per Module or 12 total Site-Reviews will not enhance your grade---just do a course total of 12, again, that is 4 per Module.  Each Site Reviews  completed is worth 1-2  points .  Your REVIEWS will be graded as 1-2 points  depending on how well formulated and articulate they are. So, again, that is 8 max points per Module or 24 total max points  for the Site-reviews by  the end of the course.
• SUBMIT THE SITE REVIEWS AS AS A GROUP (MS Word doc., attached to an e-mail, or just include in an e-mail)  or as you complete them and send them to: psyc151@lorainccc.edu Please note the exact e-address, it is psyc151@lorainccc.edu If you have the correct e-address, I received your submission!!!!!!  I will send a Progress Chart every 2 weeks noting all your course submissions to that point.
  
• All site-reviews for the Module must be in by the end date for the Module--See the Calendar posted in Angel.  Note: Sometimes sites are "dead", it is the nature of a rapidly changing environment, google a topically related substitute of your own initiative.
• Note: At this time I do not use Angel Drop Boxes.
  
• Include the URL for each site visited and reviewed. Be sure to specifically label all submissions with your name, course, the Module and Section number. Please re-read the prior sentence. A sample site-review will be posted in Angel, under the tab "Assignments."
  
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• TESTS.
  
• On the first Friday of the Term, a 5-Q PRACTICE TEST will be available in Angel--up to 5 points are possible.  The Practice Test is over this Syllabus. All course-tests will operate in the same maner as this Practice Test.
  
• There will be a 35 item multiple choice test at the end of each Module (See Angel Calendar)---there are 3 Modules.  Tests will be taken in Angel. They will be posted under the "Assignments" tab.
• Test Directions: Within a 3 day window, you will have 10 MINUTES to complete the Practice Test,  70 MINUTES to take the Module-TESTs and 150 MINUTES for the Final Exam ( inother words, that  is 2 minutes per question, whatever the test).  The clock MINUTES starts when you access the TEST and the clock runs continuously.  You may stop and start at will during the test, but the clock is running.  You may only access/submit your test once.  The TEST will be available from 8:00 AM  Friday morning  until Monday at 8:00 AM---after 8:00 AM Monday the test is LATE (see Late Policy under the menue item "Policies."  Immediately after you submit your test, your score will be given.  After all students have completed the test (8:00 AM Monday) your completed test (corrects/incorrects) will be available in Angel on Tuesday AM for a 24 hour time frame.
  
• A 75 item COMPREHENSIVE FINAL EXAM will conclude the course.  All Test Dates are posted in the Angel Calendar.
• MAKE-UP TEST:  Given that there is a 3-day window in which to access a test, I cannot imagine a scenario whereby a student should "miss-a-test"---online computer access is world-wide! However, given that none of us can predict the future, except Ms. Nora-- clairvoyant, a circumstance may arise which makes taking a particular test/exam exceptionally difficult.  Should such an impossible situation "happen," a student is required to notify me (mckinley@lorainccc.edu) within 24 hours of one's intention to make-up the missed test.   The make-up test (singular) will be posted in Angel during Final Exam Week. Only 1-make-up test will be permitted!   A make-up test/exam will include an Objective part and an Essay part.  Regularly scheduled Test/Exam dates/times are posted in the Angel-Calendar.  In addition, students will be sent a "Courtesy Test Reminder" e-mail on the Wednesday prior to the Test/Exam thereby disallowing an "I forgot" excuse.
•  In order to receive grades/test results, you must have completed the Honor Code and the FERPA Forms---Click on the POLICIES button from the Menu.

NOTE:  Final course grades: Extra  points (if  present) are added to an individual  point total to determine the final grade. Additionally,  poorly/carelessly wrought e-mails, e.g., spelling, grammar are to  be taken into account for grading purposes.

NOTE: Why not the Classic Absolute Scale:  Most "students" who have "grown up" with the CLASSIC Absolute Scale, i.e., 90-100, 80-89, etc.  seem to minimize/overlook the fact that the Internet instruction is a different breed of "animal" vs. the traditional land-based form of instruction. Almost always, the CLASSIC Absolute Scale  is used in a closed book, no-notes and "timed" (50-minute to two hours) testing environment.   Commonly, as with this course, IT tests allow for open book and notes to be used over an extended time period, i.e., 2 minutes per question, whereas most test-question are time to 45 seconds to 1 minutes per question..

PROGRESS CHART:  I will summarize your progress (/GRADE/points) with a Progress Chart at the end of each Module sent to both your  Internet e-mail and posted to your Angel e-mail.
You will be identified by the last 4-digits of your student ID.

 Comments? Please contact Dr.  McKinley
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