Online course attendance points
- The requirement for online attendance in the virtual
classroom is to be present for at least 5 out of 7 days each week.
- Attendance is not merely logging in but requires active
participation, such as submitting responses or assignments.
- Attendance is tracked by recording the date of entries made on Scribe, and meeting the
attendance criteria is determined using Scribe's date stamps on assignments and posts.
What does "5 out of 7" mean in this class
You are expected to "attend" the virtual classroom five out of the seven days of each week.
You attend by following these two steps:
- Logging on to Scribe and reading what other students have written since you were last
there
- Then, submit either a response post or an assignment. Note: Just logging on and
reading posts by other people does not count as being "present." To be present, you must submit
something.
The nature of the online education delivery system makes consistent participation absolutely
necessary. Attendance requirements will be strictly observed.
So, how do we take roll? Well, online attendance is measured by
recording the date of each entry you make to Scribe -- whether it be a response to one
of the assignments, a comment on the work of another, or a question to the group or to the
professor. We have no easy way of knowing if you sign on unless you make an entry into the
meeting (i.e., submit an assignment or send some message/note as part of your class
participation). To judge whether you have met the criteria of being in Scribe "5 of 7 days," we
use Scribe's date stamp on your assignment and discussion board posts.
An absence does not excuse the student from the responsibility of participating, doing
assigned work, and/or testing. Nazarene Bible College policy is that students may be dropped for
poor attendance after they have accumulated two weeks of absences.
For more on how late-night posts are counted, see the Frequently
Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
-- Howard Culbertson,
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What kind of online student are you? Do others think of you as Busy or
Wordy or Disconnected Dan? Do you sometimes come off to others as Oblivious or Trite-ly or
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Afterword: Being "Present" in an Online Class
Attendance in an online class is important for the following reasons:
- Engagement and Participation: Regular attendance
encourages you to actively engage in class discussions and assignments. It helps you stay
connected with the course material, and it can foster a sense of ownserhip and belonging to the
learning community.
- Accountability: Attendance requirements hold you
accountable for your learning progress. Knowing that your presence is being monitored can
motivate you to stay committed to the course and help you complete assignments on time.
- Feedback and Support: "Attending" class allows you
to receive real-time feedback from the instructor and to ask questions. This immediate support
can enhance your understanding of the subject matter. It will also help in clearing up things
that are hazy or confusing.
- Building Relationships: Regular attendance provides
opportunities for you to interact with your peers. By fostering a sense of camaraderie among
classmates, your regular attendance can create a supportive network for you. These
connections can lead to valuable learning experiences that might not otherwise happen.
- Retention of Material: Consistent attendance
increases your likelihood of retaining course material. S;poradic attendance can result in gaps in
understanding, making it challenging for your to grasp more advanced concepts.
- Compliance with Requirements: NBC, like many
educational institutions, has attendance policies that you must adhere to. Failing to meet these
requirements will result in grading penalties.
While attendance in an online class may not always be as straightforward to monitor like it is
in traditional face-to-face settings, it nonetheless is an important element in promoting student
engagement and and success in learning outcomes.
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