Welcome to Getting Started! This content can be accessed through the Help in all Performance Learning Systems™ online courses and applies to each course regardless of subject.

If you are looking for information that is specific to the course in which you are enrolled, please refer to the Course Guide.

In Getting Started, information on how to use this online course effectively is broken down into four main topics:

• About Your Course
  • In this section, you learn about how our courses are structured and what PLS policies affect your course. This section also includes the mission statements for PLS' partner colleges and universities.
• Learning Online
  • In this section, you will learn how to interact with your instructor and peers online. You can also find tips on how to be a successful online learner and work in online groups.
• Rubrics
  • This section includes the rubrics for grading all learning activities in PLS courses.
• How To
  • In this section, you can find technical help on how to use Sakai and the course support systems.