Title: Assignment: Course Contract & Computer Backup Plan
Course: Open PRO120 Equipment 1

Action Required:

Read the following carefully and then complete the assignment at the bottom of the page.

Two important requirements for taking an online course is to have ACCESS to a computer with a RELIABLE Internet Connection .. and .. have the TIME to devote 12 hours per week to this course.

First the TIME  issue.  Learning takes time and you are here to learn.  We are all busy with... well.. life.. work, family, illness, hobbies, remodeling, moving, vacation, on and on.  So you need to have a plan.  When will your learning and interaction in this course take place?  You need to  set aside 12 hours every week for this course.

As part of the assignment below you will be creating a time management plan. Write down all the scheduled times you have during the day and when you plan to fit in work for this class. You find out that you will need to stay up till 2AM every day just to fit it all in.

Second is COMPUTER access. There will likely be a time, or three,  that something happens and you can't get online with your home computer.

Some reasons include:

- Your computer crashed
- Your Internet connection keeps bumping you offline
- Broadband connection went down
- You have a virus that has caused problems with your computer

It is important to have a back up plan so that if one of these events should occur, you can still get your work in on time and participate in the course.

Below is a list of some places you can go if for some reason your computer is not functioning properly.

- On Campus Computing Resources for Students

Examples of Off Campus Resources:

- Local Libraries- most public libraries have computers with Internet Access.
- Family or friends computer
- Cyber cafe's
- Kinkos copy centers
- Your Work place if allowed

Your Assignment: Think seriously about the time commitment for this class and computer access.  What you will do if your computer crashes or your Internet Service Provider has problems. Then write a plan that will enable you to get your assignments turned in on time. Within the plan, advise me of 4 things (4 paragraphs):

1. that you have read and understand your responsibility to have the time to commit to the class and access to a computer with a reliable Internet connection. 1st paragraph
2. outline your time management plan.  With all the other things going on in life, when do you plan to complete your work? 2nd paragraph
3. outline your plan if your computer, Internet or other tech problem interferes with "Plan A"- 3rd paragraph
4. that you understand that the above problems are not valid excuses for attempting to submit quizzes, assignments or discussion responses after the due dates.  You should copy and paste the following paragraph as your 3rd paragraph:

"I, your name goes here, have read all the Course Information documents for Computer Fundamentals, PRO100, and fully understand what is expected of me in this course.  I have a printed copy of all important documents such as the Course Calendar and Assignment Schedule and How You Will Be Evaluated so that I may have them easily accessible as ready references.   I have had an opportunity to ask questions of my instructor to clarify any misunderstandings as to what is expected of me. I understand my responsibilities in this course and what I must do in order to complete PRO100 successfully.  I understand the consequences associated with failing to comply with any/all of these course requirements/objectives.  I have completed the requirements  in the 'Getting Started in ...(this class)' module including submitting my Computer Back-up Plan. I am aware of the course requirements stipulated, I understand the grading policy and fully understand such course policies as the strict adherence to due dates and times so I understand that late assignments will not be graded.

Write about 4 short paragraphs (not 4 sentences and not more than 4 paragraphs!) The best way to do this assignment is to type it in a word processor document, and then copy and paste the completed assignment into the drop box text area.