Welcome to the online version of ECE 102:  Child Growth and Development.  I hope that you have considered your academic strengths and challenges when deciding to enroll in this online course.  The online version of this class is heavily dependent on the textbook reading, as well as writing.  If reading and writing are your strengths and you have computer skills, you are in the right place. 

One very important thing that I need from you is your e-mail address.  I must have this information before the semester begins.  You can e-mail me at dgoldsmi@oakton.edu as soon as possible.  Once I have your e-mail address, I will send you further instructions, which will enable you to begin working on your assignments.  You can access course requirements and other information at http://www.oakton.edu/~dgoldsmi and view the orientation packet link. It is imperative that you familiarize yourself with the orientation packet, as that will be your guide to successful Desire2Learn (D2L) usage, where all work is posted.  Regular communication via e-mail or visiting office hours (in D2L chat) is critical during the semester, as we do not meet  weekly  in class.  Be sure to check in regularly.

The course will use the text A Child’s World:  Infancy through Adolescence 12th edition, by Papalia, Olds and Feldman (2011).   In addition to weekly reading, you will participate in quizzes,  weekly discussion boards, on site observations, internet research, and other assignments.

Please purchase the text before the beginning of the semester.  You will have the first chapters due at the end of the first week, including a quiz and discussion related to the chapter readings.  You can find more information about the assignments and course requirements at the backup website:
http://www.oakton.edu/~dgoldsmi.

Good luck with your studies and remember that we are all in this together.  Please do not hesitate to reach out for help or just say hi.  Keep in touch and look forward to seeing you online soon.
 

Dedee Goldsmith
Instructor ECE 102/180 online
dgoldsmi@oakton.edu
847-867-1209