Getting Help: Course Assistance, General Information, Teacher Certification, Access to Campus Resources, Printing

Ms. Stephanie Cain, a UD graduate and teacher, is the Summer 2007 lab assistant. Stephanie took the Computer Problem Solving course in Fall 2005 and has outstanding computer and tutoring skills. She is available to provide email and/or face-to-face, on campus help with course assignments. Stephanie will post information about both general and assisted lab hours at http://dante.udallas.edu/assist  In addition, you may reach Stephaine at stephaniedcain@gmail.com

Ms. Terri Randall, Department of Education Administrative Assistant, is available Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.  On Fridays, she is available until 1:00 p.m.  Call her at 972-721-5389, or email her at randall@udallas.edu . Mrs. Randall can help students who have questions regarding tuition, registration, access to campus resources, etc.

Mrs. Kay Haaser, Certification Officer, is also available in the Department of Education Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Fridays until 1:00 p.m.  Contact Mrs. Haaser if you have questions regarding teacher certification programs available at the University of Dallas.  Call her at 972-721-5184, or email her a khaaser@udallas.edu 

Ms. Jan Burk, Registrar, is available in the Registrar’s office located on the first floor of the Braniff Building Monday-Thursday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Fridays until 1:00 p.m.  Students who decide to add or drop classes from their schedule after the first day of class MUST fill out required paperwork in the Registrar’s Office.  Contact the Registrar by calling 972-721-5221 or email her at jburk@udallas.edu

Lab Assistance / Lab Support

This course can be taken as a self-paced independent study with or without lab assistance. Ms. Stephanie Cain, a UD graduate and teacher, is the Summer 2007 lab assistant. Beginning June 11 and continuing through July 27, Stephanie will be available to assist students as needed. Stephanie took the Computer Problem Solving course in Fall 2005 and has outstanding computer and tutoring skills. She is available to provide email and/or on-campus help with course assignments. Stephanie will post information about both general and assisted lab hours at http://dante.udallas.edu/assist  In addition, you may reach her at stephaniedcain@gmail.com

Access to Computer Labs / Media Center

Computer Lab facilities are available where students may complete and/or practice skills and assignments for the class.  Students are welcome to use the university computer labs during regular hours of operation.  Labs are located in the Science Building in Rooms 7* and 13 as well as in Room 221 of Carpenter Hall.  Students may contact the course lab assistant for information regarding both general and assisted lab hours.  Some of the labs are used for courses and may not be available for general access at times.  Besides the general access labs, it may be possible to gain access to the Department of Education Media Center during evening and weekend hours.  Please contact Ms. Randall if you wish to use the Department's Media Center during evening and/or evening hours as we must send a request for access to campus safety.

*This is the general access lab for students.  There are no classes scheduled in this lab; therefore, students can expect to use this lab during posted hours.

Campus Software

Currently, all of the required software for this course with the exception of Inspiration – which is available in the Department of Education Media Center – is installed on computers at the University.  The University is perpetually in the process of installing, experimenting with, and field testing new network tools and procedures. Some of the tools described in the syllabus/website may or may not be available during the course.  

Textbook and Course Resources

There is no required text.  Most of the resources that students will need are "hyperlinked" in the course website, or they will be made available as the course progresses. Internet features, protocols and resources change and grow by the minute. For this reason, students may discover that some of the resource links are outdated.  Students may need to search for new URL's or even new resources.

Students enrolled in this course are required to pay a $25.00 course fee. This fee covers the use of course resources, including software, handouts, printing, on-campus assistance, Media Center, etc. This fee also entitles students to print judiciously on the printer located in the Media Center. All paper and supplies are available through Mrs. Randall, Administrative Assistant.

Printers and General Printing at UD

Use of the printers in UD general-access labs is available at a minimal charge.  Students may purchase a printing card in the library.  Printing is $0.10 per page. Printers are located in the general access labs in the Science Bldg.  More information for printing accounts can be obtained in the library.