Start Here Page

Getting off to the Right Start

Most online courses at Xavier begin with a "Start Here" module that you can access before the first day of class. Look for an email from your faculty member welcoming you to the course and letting you know you can access this module.

The Start Here page is the best way to get started in your course. It usually has the syllabus, contact information for your professor, and introductory information for the course. It also has quick links to Xavier resources like Canvas or IT support and the library. You might also find an assignment or two, like an introductory discussion, or a syllabus quiz.

Below is a sample of what you might see in the Start Here module.

Start Here

Course Outcomes

After completing this course you will be able to:

• Describe the key skills used for successful online learning
• List the strategies you will use to manage the work in your online courses
• Name resources available for online learners

Contact Information

Email: TeacherX@xavier.edu
Office Phone: 513-745-xxxx
Office Hours: 3:00 - 5:00 Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 Wednesday or by appointment
Response Policy: I will respond to e-mails within 24 hours during the week and 48 hours on the weekend

Canvas Support Options

There are a variety of options that you have for obtaining support through Canvas.  Click on the buttons below to access those options.

	All Xavier students have 24/7 phone support access with Canvas.  You should contact Canvas support for general how-to questions, technical questions, or if you experience any problems with Canvas.
	All Xavier students also have 24/7 live chat support access with Canvas.  An additional benefit of using the live chat support is that you will receive a transcript of your chat after it concludes.
	The Canvas guides are highly recommended for finding answers to common questions quickly. You can also find tutorials for every Canvas feature here.
	Xavier offers a basic Canvas training course that all students are automatically enrolled in.  This course will familiarize you with all of the student features in Canvas.
	Getting Technology Assistance from Xavier If you need technology assistance (non-Canvas related) at any time during the course, contact the Xavier HELP Desk at 513-745-4357, or visit the HELP Desk web site.

About the Learning Environment

This course is made up of a series of modules. You can access the modules by clicking on the module button, in the column on the left side of the screen. You will then see a list of all of the modules in this course, along with the dates for each module. The modules will open, or become available to you, on the date and time listed in the far right of the module title. Modules are made available to you sequentially to create a community of learners among all of the students in the course, and support your interaction with each other as well as the course content. Within each module you will find all of the activities you are responsible for completing, along with due dates, instructions, and links for submitting assignments.

Introduce Yourself

If you could travel to any country in the world where would you go and why?

Click here to post to the discussion board (link has been disabled)

Due Date: 

Respond to at least two other students posts

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