CSC 230 – Homework Assignments

Course Instructor: Paul Young
Office: C130A, Parkland College
Phone: 217-351-2403
E-mail: pyoung@parkland.edu

 

Objective
To develop information literacy skills. To become proficient with digital tools to access information. To become independent lifelong learners.

Description
Through discussion forums and self-guided explorations, students will become familiar with Internet resources and other digital tools for productivity and learning. Students will use these tools to:

• access needed information effectively and efficiently
• evaluate information and its sources critically
• use information effectively to become lifelong learners

Procedure

1. Login to your Angel account every week, select the "Course Documents" tab
2. Select the assignment for the week and follow the instructions
3. Post your completed assignment by Thursday (spelling, grammar and clarity of thought count!)
4. Read and respond to at least 6 of your classmates by Saturday (respond to your team members first, then respond to other posts that have the least number of responses)

Schedule
Your initial post is due Thursday at 11:55pm of every week. You must also respond to your teammates' posts by the following Saturday at 11:55pm.

Note
Homework assignments are graded pass/fail. Credit will be given each week only if both parts of the assignment are completed on time.