Students need to be clearly told where to go and what to read first.  Orient them to the course structure, procedures, technology and any guidelines you will be using. MSU faculty have used the following techniques to orient students:

• video introduction to the course
• provide a "start here" section
• use a technology walkthrough, scavenger hunt or quiz

Video Introduction
Following is an example of a video introduction to LIR811 by Michael Polzin.

Start Here Section
Here are two outlines of a "start here" section.

Meet your instructor
Course structure
Course objectives
Learning activities
Course requirements
Grading scale and procedures
Submission of exercises and assignments
Timelines

or

Instructor information
Purpose of class
Course objectives and outcomes
Course structure and content
Technical requirements
Books and readings
Exercises and exams
Grading procedures and scale

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