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u Log Into SMCCD Online |
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1.
Open an Internet browser window.
Go to : https://smccd.mrooms.net/
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Log in using your G number and password which is your birth date
(mm/dd/yy). 3.
Click the proper course link in the Courses block. |
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u Log Out |
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Click
"Log Out" at the top right of your screen. |
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u Requirements |
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An smccd email address. You
must check your email daily in an online class. You also have the option to
forward your smccd email to any email account you might use more
regularly. To do so, go to https://websmart.smccd.edu/ and click
on “Settings,” then click on “Forwarding and POP/IMAP," then click
"Forward a copy of incoming mail,” and then enter the email address you
want to forward your smccd email to, and then click “Save changes.” 2.
A current browser and reliable internet access. 3.
Word processing software that can save documents in .DOC or .RTF formats. 4.
Sound on your computer (this is required to watch the course
podcasts) 5.
QuickTime on your computer to play the podcasts. For a free download go to: http://www.apple.com/quicktime/download/
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u Edit Profile |
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1. Under settings, select My Profile Settings and then click on
Edit Profile 2. Fill in your information and under “Forum
auto-subscribe” choose “No. Don’t
automatically subscribe me to forums.”
You can log directly 3. Uploading picture - We are building an online community so all
students must have a picture uploaded within the first 2 weeks of
class. |
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u Change Password |
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In
Settings, select My profile settings
and choose change password. |
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u Navigate Course Links |
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1.
At the top of the course homepage, click on and review our Course Rhetoric,
course syllabus, your instructor’s homepage and watch the video
greeting. Also click on the “News
Forum” for general course information.
The course curriculum is organized by week, so preview the materials
by clicking on the links in the order they appear. You can always work ahead and post in
forums before the due dates. 2.
Clicking on a link will open a resource page. As you begin reading,
if you find that you need adaptive technologies: text reader, zoom text,
voice recognition, etc. please contact the DSPS
office. |
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u Upload Assignments |
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Make sure you have named your file properly before uploading it. Always name your files with your full name,
i.e. “Rachel Bell.” You don’t need to
name files with the assignment name as the location where you upload files
will always contain this information. 2.
Browse to the location of the file on your desktop. 3.
Upload the file (please note: you must be logged into the course to
be able to upload files. Just clicking on a link I may send in email will 4.
Your instructor will reply within the given period of time set in the
course syllabus. |
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u Prepare Documents – File Naming |
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For every assignment, always name your files with your full name
only, i.e. “Rachel Bell.” ·
The only acceptable file formats for saving in this course are .DOC and
.RTF. Please note: Do not upload .WPS
or .DOCX files as these cannot be opened by everyone. Assignments not uploaded in the proper .DOC
or .RTF formats will not be counted as being submitted by the deadline.
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u Participate in a Forum |
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1.
Select the Forum link and
select a discussion link. If you wish
to reply, click the reply link. 2.
Use the text box to enter your message. Formatting tools can be found above the
message box to add colors and links. 3.
Decide if you want email copies of posts to the forum using the menu
next to "Subscription" 4.
Click Post to forum to
submit your message to the forum. Use the Edit button if you wish to correct
something in your message. |
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u Getting Technical Help |
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