Orientation for Health Education 2: Online


This orientation is for those students enrolled in the distance learning sections of HE ED 2 only. Directions: Work through each of the two parts of the orientation. When you have submitted the orientation, please complete the exit survey.

Part One

Computer Use Survey

Please click on the above link to take a brief (23 question) computer use survey. This survey will help to determine if you have the necessary computer skills to be successful in this course. It will also ask you to provide information about your computer system and how you access the Web.

Student Readiness and Bio Surveys

Please click on the link above to take the brief (10 question) self-assessment survey and to complete a brief bio. The readiness survey helps determine your general readiness to take this online course, the bio will help your instructor to get to know you a bit better. After completing the survey, proceed to the Student Computer Skills Survey.

After completing each of the above surveys, proceed to Part Two of this orientation.

Part Two

Attention: Print all pages in Part Two. You will need to keep these pages handy for future reference. Before proceeding with Part Two, you may want to print a copy of the class Welcome Page for your reference.

1. Your Instructor

2. Using the CD/Web Hybrid

    • Why a CD/Web Hybrid?
    • The Distance Learning Area
    • Opening the "index.htm" File

3. Accessing Multimedia Files

    • QuickTime Software
    • Test Your Browser
    • Downloading and Installing QuickTime

4. Completing Assignments

    • Understanding Lecture Summary Assignments
    • Understanding Unit Assignments

5. Assignments/Quizzes

  • Regarding Late and Missing Assignments
  • Locating and Completing Assignments
  • Completing Quizzes
  • Assignment Deadlines

6. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

7. Exit Survey - you must submit this survey after completing the orientation.