Introduction

This course provides all the material, assignments, tools and resources you need to meet the program objectives and to work independently, at your own pace. You will need to agree on your work pace with your instructor or tutor if you have one.

Learning Content

The course content is the online equivalent of a learning guide except that the material is presented in a multimedia environment that allows you to interact with it. You get to choose the pace at which you work through the course material.

Each module is divided into three parts: the Lead-in, the Unit(s) and the Wrap-up.

• The Lead-in provides:

  1. some food for thought on the topic of the unit, connecting it to real-life situations;
  2. an opportunity to show what you already know about the topic;
  3. information on the learning objectives of the module.

• The Units

  We know that you want to be actively involved in your own learning, so the content of each unit is conveyed through interactivities. In fact, every other page is an interactive screen requiring that you identify, link or classify elements. You will also have an opportunity to summarize what you have learned and to save this summary in your Learning Log.

  The Wrap-up provides:

  1. an opportunity to show what you now know about the topic by answering the same questions you were asked in the Lead-in and comparing your new answers with your previous ones. This exercise will help you gauge how much you have learned;
  2. an opportunity to take a stand on a current issue related to the topic;
  3. an end-of-module Quiz to see whether you have attained the learning objectives of the module. Once you have passed the Quiz, you will be able to access subsequent modules.

Remember:

• You are free to navigate through each unit as you wish; however, we suggest that you follow the order of the screen pages as this will allow you to attain the objectives more easily.
• You can work at your own pace since the activities are corrected automatically as you complete them.
• You can do the activities as many times as you wish; the system keeps no record of the time you spend online or of your results.
• Before attempting to do the end-of-module Quiz, we recommend that you wait until you feel you have mastered the learning objectives (the system does record each attempt). Remember that you must obtain a mark of 10/10 on the Quiz before you can proceed to the other modules.
• There are four modules in all. To find out which modules are prerequisites for other modules or for specific assignments, consult the .

Assignments

In this course, you will have four assignments to complete online. You can do them at your own pace. They will unlock automatically once you have passed the quizzes for the prerequisite modules.

If you have an instructor or tutor, he/she will correct and mark each assignment and provide feedback right in the online environment. The system provides you with an instant overview of your instructor's comments and corrections.

Since the system keeps track of your assignments, you can access your work at all times, from any computer.

You can earn a maximum of 100 marks for the assignments. Although these marks do not count towards your final evaluation, you must obtain an average of 60% on all the assignments in order to receive your instructor's permission to write the examination.

Related Resources

This course has some very useful features: a Planner, a Learning Log and a Self-Evaluation Activity.

• Your Planner is a key tool designed to help you plan and keep track of your work. It also provides you with an overview of how you are doing in the course by displaying your instructor's comments and feedback and your marks on the scored assignments. Since the system automatically records the actual date on which you completed a module or an assignment, you will be able to compare where you are in relation to your initial work plan and make any necessary adjustments.
• Your Learning Log is an electronic tool for recording answers, personal notes and unit summaries. It will help you gauge your progress in the course and make it easier to prepare for the self-evaluation activity and the final examination.
• The Self-Evaluation Activity allows you to assess what you have learned in the course. It contains a set of questions similar to those likely to be on the final examination. You will be able to access this activity once you have completed the course modules and the corresponding scored assignments.

You Are Not Alone

If you are registered with a school board, you are eligible to receive the support of an instructor or tutor by email. If you are having difficulty with any part or aspect of the course, you may ask your instructor/tutor for guidance. If you do not have this option, but would like to receive this type of support, contact a school board that offers this service in order to register.

As there is no teamwork in this course, you will not be receiving emails from the other learners.

No matter where you are in the course, you will always be able to access the Help feature by clicking the button in the top right corner of the screen. The Help page provides a list of the various resources available to you. You can also send any comments you may have about the course or report any errors or difficulties to SOFAD from this page.

Evaluation

1. Interactivities and Quizzes
   The interactivities are not part of the course evaluation. The system does not save your answers nor does it keep a record of the time you spend online.
   Each module ends with a quiz of 10 multiple-choice questions. The system automatically corrects the quiz and records whether you have passed it (i.e. whether you obtained a mark of 10/10) and the number of times you took it. You must pass all the quizzes in order to complete the course.
2. Scored Assignments
   The scored assignments are corrected by your instructor and you can earn a maximum of 100 marks on each one. Although these marks do not count towards the final evaluation, you must obtain an average of 60% on all the assignments in order to receive permission to write the examination.
3. Self-Evaluation Activity
   This activity resembles an examination and covers the entire course. Like the final examination, this activity is done on paper.
4. Final Examination
   To receive certification from the Ministère de l’Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport (i.e. to earn two credits for this course), you must take a supervised examination at your school board. This final examination will count for 100% of the mark that will appear on your transcript.

FAQ

Where do I begin?

Begin by filling out your Planner. When that is done, it's time to tackle the course content: start by reading the Introduction and then proceed to "The Respiratory System" module. Complete the assignments as they become unlocked.

How long will it take me to complete the course?

That depends. You need to work at the pace you set in your Planner.

Is there only one way to complete the course?

Sometimes you can choose the order in which you do the modules, but the system will not allow you to skip a step. You will always need to complete the prerequisite modules.

Does the system keep track of everything I do?

No, the system keeps track of just a few things: the quizzes that you have passed and your course assignments.

What does my instructor/tutor see?

Your instructor (in class or at a distance) sees your Planner and your Assignments.

What happens if I don't log out of my course?

After a period of inactivity of more than 20 minutes, your work session will shut down automatically. If you wish to resume your work, you will have to access your account and log into the course again.

 

Now that you know the ropes, it's time to get to work!

Enjoy the course!