Posted: August 31st, 2022

Navigating the Learning Environment Template

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Navigating the Learning Environment Template
This reference guide is designed to help you be successful during your academic journey. Once you fill in the missing spaces, you will be able to use this information to access resources in the future.
Review the GCU Mission and Vision, Doctrinal Statement, University Snapshot, and Christian Identity and Heritage. Links for these items can be located in topic resources. After you reviewed each resource explain how you think each resource will affect your education and experience at GCU.

Resource Explanation
GCU Mission and Vision
Doctrinal Statement

University Snapshot

Christian Identity and Heritage

Complete the Student Learning Management System Tutorial (https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLIP5_iaUyziWSVtqW24nLte2zvyzK6H98)Explain the purpose of the syllabus, class resources, and announcements.
Digital Classroom Resource Purpose
Syllabus
Class Resources
Announcements

Describe the purpose of each of the following forums in this course: Assignment help – Discussion Forums, Class Questions, and Class Introductions.

Forum Type Purpose
Assignment help – Discussion Forums

Class Questions

Class Introductions

Academic Reference Guide
Directions: Provide the appropriate information in the blank spaces for each resource, for the two guides below. Included below are helpful links to view to locate the information in addition to the Student Success Center and the digital classroom.
Main GCU Website: https://www.gcu.edu/
GCU Students’ Website: https://students.gcu.edu/
Resources Where do you find this resource? (Provide link, contact info, etc) What does this resource do for you?
Math Center
Writing Center
Writing Style Guides
Library
Student Portal https://newportal.gcu.edu/#/dashboard

Student Success Center (Halo/Portal)
Practicum/Field Experience Manual
ThinkingStorm https://support.gcu.edu/hc/en-us/articles/204396434-ThinkingStorm

Academic Catalog/Policy
GCU Tech Support
Events on Campus—Calendar/GCU Engage
Clubs/Student Organizations
COE Social Media
Wellness Center/Student Care
Title IX
End of course survey (EOCS)—this is informational you will do not need to fill in any information. Provides students with the opportunity to give feedback to the university about the course, faculty, and student advisor. Feedback is confidential and provides valuable insight that is used to improve the overall university experience. The EOCS is available only through the student portal and can be accessed one week before the end of class until one week after the end of class.

Career Reference Guide
Resources What does this resource do for you? Where do you find this resource? (Provide link, contact info, etc)
Tutoring & Career Resources for Online Students ACE Center provides you with the resources, professional knowledge, and support you need to successfully transition from academics into a purposeful career and satisfying employment. How can online students access tutoring? How do you book a LEAD on TutorTrac? https://www.gcumedia.com/lms-resources/student-success-center/v3.1/#/tools/tutoring-career

Career Connections
Career Compass It is good to revisit assessments such as this one every so often to reevaluate your goals, focus, and direction.
GCU Internships https://students.gcu.edu/student-resources/office-of-internships.php

Reflection:

In 75-100 words reflect on the following:
• List at least three GCU resources (ex. Library, ACES, Career Connections, etc) you will use during your academic career and include how you will engage with those resources for the entirety of your time at GCU.
• Describe what academic success skills you will need to improve upon or master in order to be successful at GCU (ex. note taking, study skills, time management, etc,).

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