Communication Guidelines
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Communication Guidelines
Effective Communication
- All communication within the course should adhere to university standards of Effective Communication Practices. Links to an external site. Specifically, communication should be scholarly, respectful, professional, and polite.
- You are expected to follow ISU's Principles of Community Links to an external site..
Group Work
In this course, you will work with peers in small groups. You may need to schedule synchronous calls and participate in group discussions or other learning activities. The same group communication guidelines apply:
- Engage, follow through, contribute and ask questions.
- Be on time and make sure that all of your technology works before you start.
- Before you contact the instructor with any group-related issues, talk through them first with your group members. If you are getting no positive reaction, make arrangements to discuss the issues with your instructor.
Online Presence
In your role as an online student, you are in charge of the following:
- Your coursework completion: make sure you complete all assignments on time as you would for courses in face-to-face settings.
- Personal accountability: it's important that you are present, responsible and ask questions. If you need help, try connecting with your peers, ask a classmate to become your study buddy, or contact the instructor.
- Timing: check the course's syllabus and schedule. Become familiar with how the To Do list Links to an external site. works in Canvas to help you stay organized.