What is the web address for blackboard at McDaniel?
100
Office hours!
What is the hours your professor is available to meet with you and help you with class questions and work!
100
Add and Drop Week
What is the week at the start of the semester that students can drop or add a class!
100
Appropriate salutation!
What is the correct way to address your professor in and out of the classroom and online. Ask him/her how they would like to be addressed!
100
First Stop
What is the office on campus for FY and FY Transfers to help with overall academic and general transition!
200
"My Courses"
What is the list/area in BB that lists all the courses you are enrolled in for Fall.
200
Course goals
What is the section of the syllabus that outlines the goals and learning outcomes of the course!
200
Course withdrawal
What is the process by which students can withdraw from a class by the mid point of the semester and receive a "W" grade for the class!
200
Email, phone, in person, before class, after class, office hours!
What are the different ways you can communicate with your professors!
200
Writing Center
What is the center that assists all students with enhancing writing in all classes!
300
The gradebook!
What is the place in BB that you can check your grades in the class throughout the semester!
300
Assignments outline
What is the section of the syllabus that lays out all the readings and assignments for the entire semester!
300
Midterm Grades!
What are the official grades received by students at the midterm mark! Grades can be viewed online.
300
Meeting with your professor to prepare for an upcoming exam!
What is how to effectively use office hours to be successful in a class!
300
Department tutoring!
What is extra help offered by various departments on campus to increase your chance for success in the course!
400
"Send Email"
What is the link in BB that you can email the entire class or select users in BB!
400
Grading Breakdown
What is the section of the syllabus that outlines how the professor will evaluate you and calculate the final grade for the class!
400
Regular attendance!
What is the expectation that students will attend all classes on a regular basis and follow class and professor attendance guidelines as outlined in the syllabus.
400
Stopping into office hours early in the semester!
What is a way to connect EARLY with your professors so they know who you are and can help you if you run into trouble!
400
SASS Office
What is the office that assists in supporting students with documented physical, psychological or learning disabilities.
500
Discussion Boards
What is a tool that many professors use in BB to promote online discussions about class content!
500
Professor email and office location
What is the contact information for your professor and how to best reach them!
500
Semester GPA
What is the Grade Point Average earned at the close of each semester based on final grades. It is a 4.0 scale.
500
Waiting until the last minute!
What is NOT to do when asking questions of a professor about a paper, project, assignment. Ask early, ask often.