UNV-505 Topic 1 GCU Online Scavenger Hunt

UNV-505 Topic 1 GCU Online Scavenger Hunt

Learning how to navigate the online classroom environment is essential to your academic success. GCU’s Learning Management System (LMS), LoudCloud, has many resources to help you become a successful graduate student.

1. Review the “LoudCloud Walk to Class Tutorial.”
2. Complete the “Navigating the Online Learning Environment Scavenger Hunt,” while navigating your class in the LoudCloud environment.

Turabian style is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

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GCU Online Scavenger Hunt

Introduction

Learning how to navigate the online classroom environment is essential to your academic success. GCU’s Learning Management System (LMS), LoudCloud, has many resources to help you become a successful graduate student.

Directions

Review the LoudCloud Walk to Class Tutorial (found in the Topic 1 Study Materials). After viewing the tutorial answer the questions in Part A, Part B, and Part C.

Part A: Provide a short answer response to each prompt (two to three sentences).

1. From the course home page in LoudCloud, click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Student Resources.” In the drop down menu, select “Classroom Policies.” This will take you to the Student Success Center. From there, click on the “Current Classroom Policies” tab. Read through all the policies. Summarize the qualitative participation requirements mentioned within this document. Why is participation so important to the learning process?

2. From the course home page in LoudCloud, click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Student Resources.” In the drop down menu, select “Student Success Center.” This will take you to the Student Success Center. In the search bar, type the words Plagiarism Prevention. Select the Plagiarism Prevention item and listen to the tutorial. Based on the tutorial, what is the definition of plagiarism?

3. From the course home page in LoudCloud, click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Student Resources.” In the drop down menu, select “Student Success Center.” This will take you to the Student Success Center. Scroll down until you find “The Writing Process.” Click on “more info” and then “launch.” Scan through the college essay process. Which part of this presentation did you find the most helpful for you? Why?

4. From the course home page in LoudCloud, click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Student Resources.” In the drop down menu select “Library” and then answer the following questions:
   1. What are the librarian service hours on the weekend?
   2. What is the toll-free phone number for the library?

1. When are the GCU librarians available for live chat?

1. Click on “Ask a Librarian.” How soon are you guaranteed a response to your question?

1. Click on “Webinar & Workshops.” When is the next scheduled Theology Resources webinar?

5. From the course home page in LoudCloud, click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Connect.” In the drop down menu, select “Forums.” What is the basic purpose of the Discussion Question Forum, the Private Forum, and the Questions to Instructor Forum?

6. From the course home page in LoudCloud, click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Connect.” In the drop down menu, select “Class Wall.” Read your instructor’s biographical information (BIO). What is your instructor’s name? What is something you found interesting within your instructor’s BIO?

Part B: Highlight the correct response. (Each response has only one right answer)

7. Click on the “Dashboard.” Under which of the drop down items would you find the “Roster” that lists the instructor and all of the students in the course?
   1. Path
   2. Student Resources
   3. Gradebook
   4. Connect

8. Click on the “Dashboard.” Under which of the drop down items would you find your grades?
9. Path
10. Student Resources
11. Gradebook
12. Connect
13. Click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Path.” On the right-hand side, you will see the word Syllabus. Download the syllabus and save it to your desk top. Scan though the syllabus. Which of the following is an objective for Topic 1?
14. Explain the concept of academic integrity.
15. Locate components of the online learning environment.
16. Identify characteristics of scholarly resources.
17. Become familiar with the College of Theology.
18. Click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Path.” In the drop down menu select “Topic 1: Being a Graduate Student at GCU.” Under study materials, locate the “Christian Identity and Heritage” link. Click on this link and scan the webpage. What is GCU’s current denominational affiliation?
    1. Southern Baptist
    2. Catholic
    3. Lutheran
    4. Interdenominational
19. Click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Path.” In the drop down menu select “Topic 2: Principles of Academic Research.” What chapters are you required to read in the Mastering Graduate Studies textbook for topic two?
    1. Chapters 2-4
    2. Chapters 3-5
    3. Chapters 4-7
    4. Chapters 5-7

12. Click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Path.” In the drop down menu select “Topic 3: Welcome to the College of Theology.” Under study materials, click on the “College of Theology Program Overview” media link and view the videos. What are the three pillars of the College of Theology?
    1. Gospel Centered, Church Focused, Mission Oriented
    2. Spiritual Growth, Academic Excellence, Character Development
    3. Upward, Inward, Outward
    4. Faith, Hope, Love

13. Where can you find the weekly lectures?
14. Within the weekly calendar
15. Within the Discussion Question Forum under the “Connect” tab
16. Within each topic under the “Path” tab
17. Within the announcements

14. Click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Path.” During which topic is the “Biblical and Theological Studies Essay” due?
    1. Topic 1
    2. Topic 2
    3. Topic 3
    4. Topic 4

15. Click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Student Resources.” In the drop down menu, select “Student Success Center.” This will take you to the Student Success Center. In the search bar, type the words Style Guides and Templates. Select the Style Guides & Templates Which style of academic writing are 500-600 level College of Theology students required to use?
    1. APA
    2. GCU style
    3. MLA
    4. Turabian

16. View the Weekly Calendar on the course home page in Loud Cloud. Click through the four weeks of the course. How many quizzes does this course have?
    1. There are no quizzes in this course.
    2. There is only one quiz.
    3. There are two quizzes.
    4. There is a quiz every week.
17. Click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Student Resources.” In the drop down menu, select “Student Success Center.” This will take you to the Student Success Center. From there find the College of Theology resources (look under explore colleges). Once on the College of Theology page, click on Internship and Supervised Ministry Resources under Categories. Select and open the Grand Canyon Theological Seminary Supervised Ministry Manual. In the “Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)” section of the manual, who is the contact person for questions or concerns about your supervised ministry experience?
    1. The Dean of Grand Canyon Theological Seminary (GCTS)
    2. Your UNV-505 course instructor
    3. A Field Experience Counselor who can be reached at OFE@gcu.edu.
    4. Your local travel agency who can be reached at TRAVEL@gcu.edu.

18. Click on the “Dashboard” tab and select “Student Resources.” In the drop down menu, select “Student Success Center.” This will take you to the Student Success Center. From there find the College of Theology resources (look under explore colleges). Once on the College of Theology page, click on Accordance Resources under Categories. Which GCTS students will receive Accordance Bible software after completion of UNV-505?
    1. Certificate students
    2. International students
    3. Master of Divinity students
    4. Students who have a ministry supervisor (i.e., MA and MDiv students)

Part C: Personal Reflection

Review Chapter 2 in Mastering Graduate Studies and then answer the following questions in two to three sentences each:

The resources point to the major advantages of becoming part of a learning community as opposed to taking a lone ranger student approach.

19. How would you describe a graduate learning community?

20. What would be the key components of a learning community, and how might a graduate learning community be different from an undergraduate learning community?

Course: UNV-505 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Ministry and Theology
School: Grand Canyon University

• Due Date (Double Check): 01/03/2020
• Willing to Pay (USD): 75