Course Basics and Introductions (Whole Group)

Introduction

There are several quick responses and activities we need for you to complete at the beginning of this course: (1) an introduction of yourself to your classmates; (2) upload a current photo of yourself in the ISIS and ELC; and (3) acknowledge that you have completed a review of all sections in the Overview section of this course.
 

Directions

1. In the Week 1: Introductions whole group discussion forum, by Friday, please create a new thread in the forum and provide the following information:

    

   • Brief bio (1-3 sentences)
   • Specific interests in the counseling discipline
   • List five of your favorite songs/books
     
     If you like media, please feel free to post alternative forms other than text, such as audio, visual graphics, or a multimedia presentation to tell us a little about yourself. Creativity is welcome!
      
2. Revisit the discussion forum multiple times throughout the week, engaging in a dialogue with your classmates and instructor, and contribute at least two additional postings to two different students by Monday. Feel free to respond to more than two classmates if you would like. Be sure to try and fill in the composers/authors of the music and books they have listed if you are familiar with them.
    
3. It is helpful to put a face to your name.  Please add a photo to ISIS and the ELC.  Also, be sure that the email address you use most frequently use is the correct one in ISIS and the ELC.  Instructions for how to do these tasks are located in the callout box on the right.  Complete this task by Saturday.
    
4. Review all pages and materials in the Overview section.  Be sure to download and review all assignments from the Syllabus page. 
    
5. Review all material in Week 1.
    
6. When you are finished reviewing all pages in the Overview section and all pages in the Week 1 section, go the Gradebook.  Locate “Course Acknowledgement" and respond to all questions. Complete this task by Saturday.

Assessment History (Whole Group)

Introduction

Often our own experiences help create a foundation of understanding. For this discussion, please remember back to when you have been tested in prior years, either in school, in counseling, or in preparation for something. In this discussion, we will review and compare individual uses and experiences with testing. As a counselor, you will see this in a new perspective.
 

Directions

1. Be sure that you have completed the assigned readings.
    
2. By Saturday, post a response in the whole group discussion forum titled, Week 1: Individual Assessment History, by responding to the prompt below:
   
   List the tests that you have taken during your lifetime, and state the purpose for which they were given to you. Then, explain how the test results were used, and what type of feedback that you received about the results. Compare your own experiences with the experiences of others. What commonalities do you find? What differences? What would you do differently?
    
3. Revisit the discussion forum multiple times throughout the week and contribute at least two additional substantive postings to two different students by Monday.

Online Synchronous Class Session (Whole Group)

Introduction
 

This week, there will be an online synchronous class session that will be conducted via Adobe Connect. In this session, the syllabus will be reviewed, assignments will be explained, and your instructor will introduce you to the course expectations.
 

Directions

1. Be sure that you have completed the assigned readings for this week.
    
2. Come prepared to introduce yourself to the class. Share some personal information about yourself, such as where you live or any interests you have outside of your professional life. Please limit your introduction to approximately one minute.
    
3. Login to the Adobe Connect room using your JHED ID via this link at the established date and time- https://connect.johnshopkins.edu/appraisal-sp12/
   
   Please note: The date and time of this synchronous event is posted on the announcements page and on the Week 1 Checklist page. Please plan on participating during the entire length of the session.
    
4. The recording of this session will be posted in an announcement after the event so you can refer to it throughout the course.

Assignment: Weekly Quizzes (Individual)

Introduction

Weekly quizzes will be available, and you are expected to complete a minimum of ten quizzes during the semester. The quizzes are open book, multiple choice, and approximately 20 questions each. They reflect the content of the book and are focused on the course objectives for the week. The quizzes cover items you will need to know to prepare for the NCE exam. You can retake the quiz one additional time during each week if you score below an 80%.
 

Directions

1. Review the directions and scoring tool for this assignment, located on the Syllabus page.
    
2. Be sure that you have completed the assigned readings and have your book with you when you take the quiz.
    
3. To take this week's quiz, click on "Gradebook" and then click on "Quiz 1" and "Quiz 2".
    
4. Complete and submit the quiz by the end of this week.
    
5. Your grade will be available after you submit the quiz. If you need to retake it, please review the information, notify the Instructor/Technical Assistant, and then retake the quiz. Be sure to give the Instructor/Technical Assistant at least 24-48 hours to reset.