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ONLINE CD 11: CHILD, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY

Welcome to CD 11!

Hi everyone! I will be your instructor for CD 11. Before we begin to dive deep into topics related to CD 11, you will need to go over some basic information about technology and other details related to this online course.

First, you will start here, the HOME page.
Second, you will move on to the SYLLABUS page.
Lastly, you will click on MODULES page, where you will begin WEEK 1 this week.

In the MODULES page, you will continue your interactive week-to-week activities. I look forward to working with you!

Course Information

Course Instructor: Professor Paz-Durocher
Primary Email: CANVAS "INBOX"
Alternative Email: pazdure@laccd.edu
Course Section: 20919
Grading: Graded
Start/End Date: 2/8/2021 - 6/7/2021

Hours Per Week: 3 HRS. 10 MINS. (is an approximation of hours/minutes, however, these hours are contingent on your study habits and time dedicated to work; these hours may be less or more)

CANVAS Student Login: https://ilearn.laccd.edu

Helpful Online Resources

Google Translator Extension (external website)
Text to Speech Translator by TTSReader (external website)
Text to Text Translator by Collins Dictionary (external website)
TransOver Chrome Extension (external website)
XTranslate Chrome Extension (external website)

Technology Basics

Since this is an online course, there are some technology basics you must be aware of in order to access the necessary assignments, materials, media, etc. pertaining to this course. Below is a list of required and recommended technology tools you should consider.

Technology Required

Accessibility to a computer, laptop and/or phone
Internet Access
Google Chrome
Working speakers
Working mic

For additional information, you may visit the following websites:

LAVC Virtual Valley (external website) (Links to an external site.)

LAVC Canvas Computer Support (external website) (Links to an external site.)

As a Student you may qualify for low or no cost Internet service, please click on link for more information:

https://www.laccd.edu/About/News/Pages/Coronavirus---For-Students.aspxLinks to an external site.

Time Management

Given these extraordinary times many of us are currently living through, this course may provide you with the following:

Regain focus on matters concerning children's development
Regain a sense of vigor to continue working on your career goals
Regain a sense of self-control over your future educational endeavors
Regain a sense of self-empowerment to serve as a reminder to yourself that you are here for the children who one day will need your guidance and support!

Academy Honesty

Please do your own work. Your voice and opinion matter. Therefore, it is imperative you respond with your personal ideas and knowledge regarding children's development, growth and lives.

For additional information you may link to LAVC Policy on Academic Dishonesty (external website)

List of Additional Resources

General Campus Link (external website)
LAVC Library Link (external website)
LAVC Writing Center Link (external website)
LAVC Financial Aid Link (external website)
LGBTQ+ Link (external website)
LAVC Health Center and Psychological Services (external website)
LAVC Services for Students with Disabilities (external website)
LAVC Campus Sheriff (external website)
Online tutoring click on Nettutor (external website)

Important Drop Reminder

Although I hope everyone is able to stay on board and successfully complete this course, it is understandable that some unexpected circumstances may lead to dropping the course. Therefore, below are some important date to consider.

If you stop attending this class (or wish to drop the class), you must drop the class yourself over the Internet. Failure to do so may result in a grade of "F".
There is a new LACCD enrollment limit – the limit is now three times to take a
class and includes both substandard grades and withdrawals (“W” s)
Last date to enroll with a permission number: 02/21/2021
Last date to drop this class without a "W": 02/21/2021
Last date to drop with a "W": 05/09/2021
Last date to drop with a refund/no fee owed: 02/21/2021