If you cannot access the course content pages, or need to access them offline to continue your work, please feel free to download the Orientation Module Packet.

This packet has every lesson you will see in the module. Quizzes are not included in this packet, and you can only access and complete the end-of-module quiz through Canvas.

Dear participants,

Welcome to the orientation for the 2021 English for STEM self-paced course! This unit will help prepare you to get the most out of your course.

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This unit will cover the following topics:

1. Introduction to the Online Professional English Network

This page will give you basic information about OPEN, which is providing this MOOC. This information is intended to provide context and help you better understand the features of the program.

2. Learning to Use Canvas

These pages will show you how to use the basic features of Canvas, the program’s learning management system (LMS). Knowing how to navigate your course within Canvas will be vital to your learning success!

3. Online Learning Success Strategies

Here we will present helpful tips and suggestions on how you can succeed in your online course. This is designed for students who are new to online learning, as well as students who may be taking their second or third online course.

4. Certificates and Badges

This page will explain how you can earn and use a digital badge and certificate for the successful completion of this course.

5. Support

This page provides an overview of options for finding course content or technical support, should you run into any challenges while taking the course.

This orientation module is optional, but we recommend that you read these materials before you start Module 1, as they will help you get the most out of your course.

Click on "Next" at the bottom of the page to continue in this module.