V-camp with Library Search Recommendations 2025

Summary

This video script provides a comprehensive walkthrough of an online learning platform. It explains how students should navigate through the different sections of their course, including the 'Read', 'Attend', 'Discuss', and 'Complete' activities for each unit. The script highlights important features such as announcements, course materials, Dropbox for submitting assignments, Gradebook for tracking progress, and the profile section. Additionally, it offers guidance on using the library's 'One Search' tool to find scholarly articles and how to properly cite sources in APA format. Overall, it’s a detailed guide for students to succeed in their online coursework.

Takeaways

• 😀 After clicking the 'Read' button, you'll access the textbook for the assigned unit.
• 😀 Undergraduate students will see four to five units, while graduate students will see seven units, each representing one week of work.
• 😀 After completing the reading, click on 'Attend' to view a video related to the reading.
• 😀 The 'Discuss' section contains the discussion question for the unit, which should be completed before midnight on Wednesday.
• 😀 In the 'Complete' section, click on 'View' to access and complete the unit's assignment.
• 😀 Always check the 'Announcements' section for important updates or changes from the facilitator.
• 😀 The 'Course Materials' section is where facilitators post additional materials for the class.
• 😀 The 'Dropbox' is used to upload assignments, including papers, often in the final unit of the course.
• 😀 Use the 'Gradebook' to view grades and feedback for each unit and assignment.
• 😀 The 'Profile' section shows your facilitator and classmates, and allows you to manage your profile and send messages.
• 😀 The 'Library' section provides access to scholarly articles, where you can search and filter sources for research, including APA citation options.

Q & A

What is the purpose of the 'Read' button in the course platform?

The 'Read' button brings up the textbook for the unit, allowing students to read the assignment for that particular week.

What happens when students click on the 'Attend' button?

Clicking on the 'Attend' button brings up a video that complements the reading assignment, providing additional information or context.

What is the next step after completing the 'Read' and 'Attend' sections?

After completing the 'Read' and 'Attend' sections, students should click on the 'Discuss' section to participate in the discussion for that unit.

What is the deadline for the 'Discuss' section?

The 'Discuss' section must be completed before midnight on Wednesday of the week.

What is required in the 'Complete' section?

In the 'Complete' section, students must click on 'View' to open up the assignment for that unit and complete it.

What is the significance of the 'Announcements' section?

The 'Announcements' section is where the facilitator posts important updates or changes for the class, so students should always check it when logging in.

How is the 'Dropbox' used in the course platform?

The 'Dropbox' is used for uploading assignments, such as an APA paper, typically towards the end of the course.

Where can students view their grades?

Students can view their grades in the 'Gradebook' section, which also provides feedback for discussions or assignments.

What is the purpose of the 'Profile' section?

The 'Profile' section displays the student's own profile at the top, followed by the profiles of classmates, helping students stay connected.

What information can be found at the end of the course syllabus?

At the end of the syllabus, students will find the discussion rubric and the complete rubric for the course.

How does the 'Library' function work for finding scholarly articles?

In the 'Library' section, students can use 'OneSearch' to find scholarly, peer-reviewed articles. They can filter results by full text and by date (e.g., last 12 months) for relevant research.

What should students do if they need help using the 'Library' search tools?

If students need assistance, they can click on the 'Help' section to get a quick refresher on how to use the 'OneSearch' tool.

How does the process of citing sources work in the library?

When students find a relevant source, they can click on the quote mark to generate the citation in APA 7th edition format, which they can copy and paste into their reference page.