Getting Started
If this is your first time in the class, you should:
1.Read the Help page.
2.Read Getting Started & Course Syllabus.
How the course is taught
The class is divided into three modules and 16 chapters.
Each module contains one or more chapters. Contained within each chapter is an on-line lesson of relevant materials from your
textbook, including web links to related information. The on-line
sessions are intended to guide you through the reading.
You should read and complete each chapter in order by the due dates
listed. Generally, each chapter will consist of required reading's
from the textbook, presentation of on-line materials, on-line
activities, an assignment, and some form of communication.
How this course is organized
PRM 220 Introduction to Parks and Recreation Management is
divided into six major areas. Buttons for these areas appear at
the top of each page in the course. The six areas are:
Getting Started
This page. "Attending" a class over the
internet is different from attending a class on a traditional
campus. This page will
help you learn how readings, assignments, communication, and
other class functions are handled in a virtual classroom
environment.
Course Syllabus
The syllabus contains important information about
such items as objectives, expectations and grading. As with any
course,
you should read the syllabus carefully before beginning any
course work.
The Class
This is likely where you will spend most of your
time. Required readings, course notes, assignments, and
activities are
presented in this area.
Communicate
To communicate with any member of the course - student's) or instructor - visit the communication page.
Library
NAU Cline Library has collected many resources
available to students enrolled in the course. These resources are
available from the library page. If you find something you think
should be included, please send me e-mail.
Help
The help page is designed to help you deal with
technical issues and problems related to this course.
Required Readings
Required Text: Edginton, D., DeGraaf,
D., Dieser, R. & Edginton, S. (2006) Leisure and Life Satisfaction (4th ed.).
Chicago: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-07-288507-6
Recommended Additional Reference Texts:
Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal
Experience. New York: Harper & Row.
The reading assignments will look like this:
READING: TEXT
Chapters 4,5
You are required to read all text assignments. It is recommended
that you read the text and on-line lesson before completing any
of the assignments.
You are required to read the on-line lessons. These lessons are
marked throughout the course in this manner:
ON-LINE
LESSON: Study Guide Exercises
Assignments
Each of the topics in this course have at least one assignment.
You must complete each of these assignments to pass the class.
The method of completing assignments will vary.
See an overview of the modules, topics and assignments for this
course.
(You should print this out and check off each item as you
complete it).
Assignments are marked with one of these icons.
Individual
Assignment
Group
Assignment
Web Activities
Throughout the class you will be asked to complete activities
using the internet. Usually these activities will coincide with
assignments. You will be given an idea to research, and a few
pointers about how and where to begin your research.
Each Web
activity is marked with this icon.
Communication
Communication is an important part of this course. You will be
expected to communicate frequently with the instructor by reading your e-mail
and course material on a regular basis. Communication is an essential component
of being successful in taking an on-line course.
Private (one on one) communication with any member of the class or the professor
can be conducted via email.
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