Welcome to FRNSC 200 Introduction to Crime Scene Investigation

Introductions Instructor: Angela Cacioppo Course Assistant (CA): Eric Fashano FRNSC 200 Lectures: Monday 6pm to 8pm EST Group / Team Meeting: Monday 8pm to 10pm EST Utilizes various technology platforms Adobe Connect ANGEL Course Content Website (CCW) Google Drive VoiceThread

Adobe Connect Group Collaboration

Adobe Connect Adobe Connect is a web conferencing software that allows users to conduct group collaborations How FRNSC 200 will use this platform: Live lectures – main meeting room Group Discussions – main meeting room Team meetings – individual team meeting rooms are available for team members to meet outside of designated discussion times NOTE: adjusting the view panels in any of the meeting rooms changes the view for everyone in the room – Please DO NOT fiddle with the panels!

Adobe Connect (2) REQUIRED – a working headset with microphone Run “Audio Setup Wizard” to test your microphone and speakers before each meeting Meetings  Audio Setup Wizard Please refrain from using the built in microphone and speakers, as they tend to cause feedback interference Student introductions and microphone test Remember to mute your microphone when you are not speaking!

Adobe Connect (3) Other features: Change your status Chat Screen / document share Whiteboard Notes File share Quick Start Guide

Adobe Connect (4) Troubleshooting Audio issues Ensure your microphone and speakers are both turned on and at an appropriate volume Run the “Audio Setup Wizard” You may have elected to deny the Flash Player access to your computer’s microphone. To verify this, right click in the meeting window and choose Settings to view your Flash Player settings. In the dialog box, choose Allow. Verify that the correct microphone is being recognized by the Flash Player. To do this, access the Flash Player settings dialog by right clicking in the meeting window, and select the Microphone Tab. Check that your microphone is selected in the dropdown and that the Record Volume is at an appropriate level. Try logging out completely (including closing your web browser) and then log back in Test Connectivity Adobe Connect Support Center

ANGEL Course Management System

ANGEL ANGEL is Penn State’s course management system How FRNSC 200 will use this platform: Communication through course s Submit assignments via ANGEL drop boxes Complete assessments, such as exams and quizzes View progress / grades ANGEL support

ANGEL (2) All s for this course should be sent via the ANGEL “Communicate” tab

Course Content Website The Course Material Homepage

Course Content Website Course Content Website (CCW) is a website that houses all the course material How FRNSC 200 will use this platform: Meeting room access Course Material – broken down by lesson topic Key words and concepts Readings Tutorials PowerPoint’s and recorded lectures Syllabus Student assignment calendar Lesson topic overview Lecture schedule How to succeed in this course COMMUNICATION and TEAMWORK are key! NOTE: Please ensure you read though all the material posted under the “Getting Started” menu!

Google Drive Team file / assignment share

Google Drive Google Drive is file storage and synchronization service How FRNSC 200 will use this platform: Team assignments – allows you to work in real time Team discussion forum CA’s notes about lesson topic Lesson study guides NOTE: You need an active Google account Google Drive FAQs

VoiceThread Interactive pre-recorded lectures

VoiceThread VoiceThread is an application that allows faculty members to communicate using images, videos, documents, and presentations at the center of a conversation How FRNSC 200 will use this platform: Pre recorded lectures Enables students to comment and discuss each lesson topic NOTE: You will need to subscribe to FRNSC 200 VoiceThread. The link is posted on the CCW under PowerPoint’s and Lectures section. VoiceThread FAQs