2. A+ You Will Learn… How to prepare and test your computer to be able to use all course materials Determine software needed to submit assignments Strategies needed to do well in an online course Places to get help, if needed, while taking the course

3. A+ Keys to doing well in an online course Participate You get what you put in Communicate Be polite and keep in touch with teacher and classmates Manage Your Time Its easy to fall behind and hard to catch up Collaborate You will learn more with others than on your own "...no matter what technology we employ, it is still the human experience that is most important. Students learn from teachers, their peers and knowledge experts. No one learns from a computer." -Bert Kimura

4. A+ Technical Orientation 2010 OR HIGHER OR ABOVE FOR MACFOR PC NOT RECOMMENDED Recommended for both PC and MAC Needed to view pdf documents Most recent version of Flash PlayerJava capable browser is necessary Firefox Test your computers software by clicking on the links at the top of the next slide If any test fails, follow the links at the bottom of the next slide to get the free software plug in.

5. A+ Software Check Click here to test if you have Adobe Reader If you can view the test document, you have the plug-in. Click here to test if you have Flash player If you can view the video on the right side of the linked page, you have the plug-in. Click here to test if you have a Java capable browser If you can see an animation in the middle of the linked page, you have the plug-in. If any or all of the tests failed, then these links here, will take you to where you need to go to download the required software plug-in. Also if you don’t already have Firefox on your computer, then please click the icon link to the right to get the latest version, which is the recommended browser for taking this online course. Click on the icon of the needed software. The link will take you to the related website for the free download. PCMAC

6. A+ Netiquette Think before you post Avoid Flaming Don't SHOUT Get to the point Stay on topic Use humor with caution Remember that your postings become a public record Reread before you post. 201020112012201320142015 Blah, blah

7. A+ Using Google Docs Microsoft WordPowerPoint http://docs.google.com http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBh8bMC7XEU

8. A+ Compression http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/powerpoint/ha011168821033.aspx Microsoft WordPowerPoint Image

9. A+ Help and how to get it GET HELP QUICKLY. IF you wait two or three days to ask for help with a technical or other problem, it may be too late to catch up. See your course FAQ for more information on getting help and technical support, within the course. Study Buddy Phone Email FAQ

10. A+ Summary This concludes the course orientation. Login to the Angel LMS: http://mcpsmd.angellearning.com