Course Catalog

IAS102E Orientation to Distance Learning (1 credit) 9697

COURSE DESCRIPTION
This course is an introduction to Blackboard, TUFW Online history and staff, and University policies that pertain to the distance learner. An overview of learning styles and time management strategies make up the content of the course which is supplemented by John Stott’s Your Mind Matters. Student will use Blackboard communication tools to complete assignments. Course enrollment restricted to degree-seeking student with Taylor University Fort Wayne Online.

LEARNING RESULTS
It is the purpose of this course to:
• To provide a foundation with which to utilize online studies in pursuit of life-long learning.
• To encourage discernment and a holistic approach to unite academics and faith.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Stott, John. Your Mind Matters. InterVarsity Press: 1972. Leicester, England.
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LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
In order to achieve the desired learning results, the student will complete the following assignments:
• Distance learning defined
• Stott chapter 1 – Mindless Christianity
• TUFW Online staff and policies
• Stott chapter 2 – Why use our minds?
• Learning styles quiz
• Stott chapter 3 – The mind in the Christian life
• Time management strategies
• Stott chapter 4 – Acting on our knowledge

LEARNING EVALUATION
Each assignment is worth 25 points totaling 200 points for the course.