Requirements

For your success,

Here is my suggested resources and tips for GE2022 course.

Online resources for Practical Research Textbok- http://wps.prenhall.com/chet_leedy_practical_8/23/6131/1569572.cw/index.html

Go to http://blackboard.kean.edu enter your username and password. Check your browser update and Java settings. Once you are in the system find the GE2022 course listed under your account and explore all the tabs on the left. Please email and post a message to the class about who you are. Introduce yourself and let me know who I can be a better instructor for you.

Go to http://turnitin.com/static/index.html and set up an account. Please make sure to follow the specific directions below to be included into the GE2022 course group.

Course ID: 3946502 Password: Research

1. Click the link Create a user profile. 2. Click the student link and on the next page enter the

Create a New Student Account Course ID: 3946502 Password: Research)
3. Set up your own user profile, and in the future log in using your own user information (it is recommended to use your Kean email address as your login ID).


 * University Resources**

Please read **Academic Integrity** Page- http://www.kean.edu/academicintegrity.html


 * Tutoring and Learning Support Services Office** CAS 124
 * Phone** (908) 737-0300
 * Email** cas@kean.edu
 * Web Site** http://www.kean.edu/~castutor


 * Office of Disability Services** Downs Hall room 127

Victor Esquilin M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Director vesquili@exchange.kean.edu
http://www.kean.edu/~disabsvs/

908-737-4850 Victor Esquilin M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Director vesquili@exchange.kean.edu
http://www.kean.edu/~kcc


 * Technical Requirements**

Computer which has Internet connection with wordprocessing, spreadsheet and slide presentation software. You can use Open Office- http://www.openoffice.org/.


 * Details**

The course management system is Blackboard's **Campus Edition 8** (sometimes referred to as "WebCT/Blackboard"), or **CE 8**. All of the requirements below refer to compatibility with **CE 8.0.3.**
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 * Internet Access**

For this online course, you must have access to a computer with an Internet connection and an email account. A broadband Internet connection is preferred. You can also use computers in the library and computer labs, and or other off-campus locations to complete your course work.


 * Supported Operating Systems and Browsers**
 * Supported Operating Systems and Browsers**

In order for CE 8 to function properly on your computer, you must be using a compatible operating system and browser. Blackboard maintains a matrix of **[|supported browsers, plugins and operating systems]** that have been validated for use with **CE 8**. Other browsers and operating systems may work with CE 8 but are not supported by Blackboard. To determine your current browser version, open the **Help** menu at the top of the browser screen and select **About**.
 * [|Go to Supported Browsers, Plugins and Operatings Systems for CE 8]**

No matter which browser you’re using, it must be **configured** to work properly with CE 8. Many of the problems that students encounter, such as login failures or course tools not working properly, can be traced to browser configuration. Your web browser must be configured so that: > *** Java** and **JavaScript** are //enabled// > * **Cache** is set to //reload the page each time// > * **Cookies** are //enabled// > * **Pop-up blockers** are //disabled// Blackboard can quickly check your system configuration before you begin your classes. The first time you go to the login entry page, click on the **Check Browser** button. If any features are not set properly, it will tell you how to fix them. When everything is configured properly you will be ready to log in and begin your classes.
 * **Browser Configuration** ||

Click on **Start the Browser Tune-up**. This will identify your operating system and browser, and take you to a page that gives step-by-step instructions on how to configure each item in your browser.

Java is a program that allows many of the tools in CE 8 to function. You may already have one or more versions of Java on your computer. In CE 8, it is critically important that you: > * have a compatible version of Java //installed// > * //remove// any other versions of Java > * //enable// Java and JavaScript > * //turn off// any automatic updates of Java Blackboard supports the following versions of the Java Run-Time Environment for CE 8: > Sun 1.4.2 (1.4.2_06 minimum) > Sun 1.4.3 > Sun 1.5.x (excluding 1.5.0_02) > Sun 1.6.x > IBM 1.4.x > Apple 1.3.x > Apple 1.4.x To find out which version of Java you’re running, click on the **Start** button, then click **Settings** and **Control Panel**. Look for **Java** on the list and double-click it. Click on the **About** button for details. If you do not have one of the recommended versions, **[|click here]** and scroll down to the **Java - Get It Now** link to download a free copy.
 * **Java** ||
 * NOTE:** Some users have experienced problems with the latest updates to Sun Java 1.6. It is recommended that an older release of 1.6 be used if problems occur.

Having more than one version of Java on your computer has been found to cause problems in CE 8. You should remove any versions of Java other than one of the recommended versions. Click on the **Start** button, then click on **Settings** and **Control Panel**. Double-click **Add or Remove Programs** and delete any previous versions of Java. Once you have installed the recommended version of Java and removed other versions, you must make sure that Java and JavaScript are enabled. See the directions above under **Browser Configuration** to complete the Browser Tune-up and to perform the steps for your browser. > 1. From the **Start** menu, click **Settings** and **Control Panel**. > 2. Double-click **Java** (or Java Plug-in). > 3. Click the **Update** tab. > 4. Make sure the checkbox next to **Check for Updates Automatically** is **unchecked**. > 5. Click **Apply**. > 6. Click the "X" to close the Java Plug-in Control Panel window.
 * NOTE:** It is possible that new versions of Java will be released in the future before they have been validated for use with WebCT. To ensure smooth operation, it is important that you do not download any newer versions before they have been validated, and that you have turned off **automatic Java updates** as follows:

Pop-up blocking programs must be disabled or uninstalled when you’re working in CE 8. While these programs serve a useful purpose in blocking unwanted advertisements, they also prevent many of the course tools from working, especially the Mail, Discussion and Quiz tools.
 * **Pop-up Blockers** ||

You may have installed a pop-up blocker on your PC. In this case, locate the program on your hard drive and follow the vendor’s instructions for disabling or uninstalling it.

If you’re not sure what might have been installed on your PC, open **My Computer**, double-click on the **Hard Drive**, and double click on **Program Files**. Look for programs with “pop-up” in the title; some popular programs are **Pop-up Stopper**, **Pop-up Defender** and **Pop-up Zapper**. Disable or uninstall any such programs.

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