Online Learning Environment Scavenger Hunt
Introduction
Learning how to navigate the digital classroom environment is essential to your academic
success. GCU’s digital classroom has many resources to help you become a successful graduate
student.
Directions
View the Student Learning Management System Tutorial as well as search the digital classroom
to find answers to the questions below. You should complete the guide while navigating the
digital classroom environment.
Part A: Answer Each Prompt
1. List the items on the screen when you first enter a course.
a. Calendar, Student List, Forums, Announcements, Syllabus Gradebook, Discussion
forums, class questions, Classroom Materials
2. Along the left-hand menu, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Student Success
Center.” Once in the Student Success Center, search for “Classroom Policies” and
review GCU’s participation policy. What do you need to do to make sure you are
properly participating in the digital classroom?
, b. Follow-up responses to classmates’ initial answers or responses that integrate
course theories with a practical application of the subject, offering a personal
observation or experience, or referencing real-world examples, current events, or
presenting current research on the topic.
c. Classroom interaction demonstrating deeper or broader thoughts beyond
rephrasing what the textbook has presented on the topic.
d. Responses encouraging further discussion and ongoing dialogue with other
students and the instructor in the class.
e. Asking additional, relevant questions about the week's topic.
f. The referencing and citing of scholarly work is encouraged to support the idea
that is being presented in the participation discussion (check the syllabus or
instructor for specific requirements).
g. Communications that are presented in a professional and supportive manner,
and with respectful tone.
1. View the “APA 7th Edition Tutorial,” located in the topic Resources to assist in answering this
question. Once you have viewed the tutorial, navigate back to the “Student Success Center”
and search for “Style Guides and Templates” to review the APA Style Guide and APA Template
(without Abstract) documents.
a. Why do you think academic writing requires such strict formatting?
i. Academic writing involves a good deal of research, part the formatting ensures
that credit is given to the correct institutions and individuals original ideas.
Also, academic writing has the potential to become published depending on
the writers intentions.
b. If you have trouble formatting your papers, what resources can you access at GCU
that will help you with it? List at least two.
i. The library
ii. Tutoring services
Introduction
Learning how to navigate the digital classroom environment is essential to your academic
success. GCU’s digital classroom has many resources to help you become a successful graduate
student.
Directions
View the Student Learning Management System Tutorial as well as search the digital classroom
to find answers to the questions below. You should complete the guide while navigating the
digital classroom environment.
Part A: Answer Each Prompt
1. List the items on the screen when you first enter a course.
a. Calendar, Student List, Forums, Announcements, Syllabus Gradebook, Discussion
forums, class questions, Classroom Materials
2. Along the left-hand menu, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on “Student Success
Center.” Once in the Student Success Center, search for “Classroom Policies” and
review GCU’s participation policy. What do you need to do to make sure you are
properly participating in the digital classroom?
, b. Follow-up responses to classmates’ initial answers or responses that integrate
course theories with a practical application of the subject, offering a personal
observation or experience, or referencing real-world examples, current events, or
presenting current research on the topic.
c. Classroom interaction demonstrating deeper or broader thoughts beyond
rephrasing what the textbook has presented on the topic.
d. Responses encouraging further discussion and ongoing dialogue with other
students and the instructor in the class.
e. Asking additional, relevant questions about the week's topic.
f. The referencing and citing of scholarly work is encouraged to support the idea
that is being presented in the participation discussion (check the syllabus or
instructor for specific requirements).
g. Communications that are presented in a professional and supportive manner,
and with respectful tone.
1. View the “APA 7th Edition Tutorial,” located in the topic Resources to assist in answering this
question. Once you have viewed the tutorial, navigate back to the “Student Success Center”
and search for “Style Guides and Templates” to review the APA Style Guide and APA Template
(without Abstract) documents.
a. Why do you think academic writing requires such strict formatting?
i. Academic writing involves a good deal of research, part the formatting ensures
that credit is given to the correct institutions and individuals original ideas.
Also, academic writing has the potential to become published depending on
the writers intentions.
b. If you have trouble formatting your papers, what resources can you access at GCU
that will help you with it? List at least two.
i. The library
ii. Tutoring services
