Axia Faculty Highlight ~ Understanding the Incomplete Policy
There will be times when students, due to unanticipated circumstances or events, may request the grade of “I” (Incomplete). While granting an incomplete is at the instructor’s discretion, if approved, the following criteria must be met beforehand:
Attendance requirements have been met for the course. This means that the student cannot miss three weeks of attendance.
Student is earning a passing grade in the course at the time the Incomplete is requested. A D- is considered a passing grade.
Student must request, in writing, a grade of Incomplete during the last week of class, prior to the course end date.
Student and instructor enter into a written agreement containing:
A course completion plan (you can use the incomplete contract located on the Axia webpage)
A clearly identified extended course deadline not to exceed 5 weeks from the original course end date
Acknowledgment that the final course grade will be reduced one (1) full letter grade in exchange for the extra time allowed to complete the coursework, regardless of the circumstances.
Some key points to remember:
While it is up to instructor’s discretion to grant an Incomplete, it is not appropriate to grant an incomplete simply because a student submits work in the wrong format or has submitted a final assignment late.
It is not appropriate to accept assignments after the course end date without granting an incomplete, regardless of extenuating circumstances.
It is important to be aware of the student’s attendance throughout your class, as a student will only be eligible to earn a letter grade when attendance is met. Please make this clear to your students when considering an Incomplete.
A student must request an Incomplete in writing in the Individual Forum before the course has ended. In order for a student to be granted an Incomplete, they need to ask for this extension, it is not appropriate for you to offer an Incomplete unless it has been requested.
There is an Incomplete Contract located on the Axia Faculty log in page under My Academic Program. Select Student Grades > Incomplete Contract. The student and you must come to an agreement regarding deadlines outlined in this contract prior to the course end date. Please remember that deadlines cannot exceed five weeks from the course end date.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Additional post for Week 2 DQ 1
Great Posting! It is great how you have implemented positive methods in aid of reducing stress! Having social support is very important when assisting others through stressful situations. However, if you were to speak with people who did not have any family support, how would you go about it? Would you recommend them with other resources? Thanks for Sharing!
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
UOP: Questions about DQ Posting
Frequently Asked Questions about DQs and Deadlines:
1. Does the Late Policy apply to Discussion Questions?
Yes. DQ responses have specific due dates. Therefore, the Axia Late Policy and standard deductions apply.
2. Can a student earn points for a DQ response posted after the Read-and Discuss week in which it was due?
Yes. According to the Axia lateness policy, 10% should be deducted for each day the DQ response is late, and the response should be accepted up to four days late, for a total deduction of 40%. For DQs that are due Thursday or later, that four-day range will extend into the first days of the subsequent Work Week.
3. Does this mean that students can earn participation points during a Work Week?
No. The policy stated above only applies to the initial response to the DQ, which is not counted as participation, but is graded as a separate assignment.
4. Is it OK for students to post their initial DQ responses before the Read-and-Discuss Week?
Yes. The facilitator posts the DQ threads on Sunday, before the Read-and-Discuss Week begins, and sometimes students will post their initial DQ responses right away, on that Sunday as well. That’s fine. In this case, the DQ response should be counted for the Read-and-Discuss week.
5. When is the feedback for Discussion Questions due?
Feedback on DQ responses is due within 7 days of the end of the Read-and-Discuss Week. The feedback should be published within the Gradebook, with the weekly feedback. Feedback on DQ responses should be qualitative and quantitative. Please refer to the recent Axia Highlight that went out regarding how to grade Discussion Questions and Participation.
6. Are Facilitators required to post late reminder notices for Discussion Question responses?
No. Facilitators are not required to post late reminders for Discussion Questions.
1. Does the Late Policy apply to Discussion Questions?
Yes. DQ responses have specific due dates. Therefore, the Axia Late Policy and standard deductions apply.
2. Can a student earn points for a DQ response posted after the Read-and Discuss week in which it was due?
Yes. According to the Axia lateness policy, 10% should be deducted for each day the DQ response is late, and the response should be accepted up to four days late, for a total deduction of 40%. For DQs that are due Thursday or later, that four-day range will extend into the first days of the subsequent Work Week.
3. Does this mean that students can earn participation points during a Work Week?
No. The policy stated above only applies to the initial response to the DQ, which is not counted as participation, but is graded as a separate assignment.
4. Is it OK for students to post their initial DQ responses before the Read-and-Discuss Week?
Yes. The facilitator posts the DQ threads on Sunday, before the Read-and-Discuss Week begins, and sometimes students will post their initial DQ responses right away, on that Sunday as well. That’s fine. In this case, the DQ response should be counted for the Read-and-Discuss week.
5. When is the feedback for Discussion Questions due?
Feedback on DQ responses is due within 7 days of the end of the Read-and-Discuss Week. The feedback should be published within the Gradebook, with the weekly feedback. Feedback on DQ responses should be qualitative and quantitative. Please refer to the recent Axia Highlight that went out regarding how to grade Discussion Questions and Participation.
6. Are Facilitators required to post late reminder notices for Discussion Question responses?
No. Facilitators are not required to post late reminders for Discussion Questions.
Assessment Techniques in the Classroom!
One quick and easy classroom assessment technique you can implement in any class is the One Minute Paper. With the One Minute Paper you ask the students some variation of the following two questions (Angelo and Cross, 1993)
1.What was the most important thing you learned during this class?
2.What important question remains unanswered?
Week 8: DQ 2
1.Great posting! I agree with your findings! If you were working with patients with chronic illness, what suggestions would you make in aid of coping? Do you think you would be able to help? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
2.Thank you for your response. I agree with your findings as I also advocate patients being actively involved in their care! In aid of promoting patient centered care, what advice would you give to patients? Would you suggest healthcare providers conduct educational in services during follow up visits? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great Posting! I agree that psychosocial intervention can be very beneficial! However, you explained that Biofeedback has limitation. I understand that Biofeedback is a technique that trained people use to improve their health by learning to control certain internal bodily processes that normally occur involuntarily, such as heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature (Hawkins, 2007). It has also been proven to aid with other chronic conditions. Thus, do you think this is something the patient could learn to utilize without the worry if insurance will cover the expense? What are your thoughts?Hawkins, E. B. (2007). Biofeedback. Retrieved July 16, 2007 at http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/biofeedback-000349.htm.
4.Great posting! Thank you for sharing your good news with us! Seems like you have done great with the outcome of remaining seizure free! The methods you have identified and implemented has proven positive for you. Would you suggest those methods with others that may be suffering with this disease? If so, do you think it can be successful for others? Thanks for sharing!
5.Great Response! That is interesting how you explained to have your child take physical therapy rather than pain medications. I can understand your feelings, as I will be a bit hesitant. However, what would you do if the physical therapy caused pain? Would there be any other options you might consider? Would you involve the child in the decision making process? Thanks for Sharing!
6.Hi Nicole: Great Posting! I agree with your findings! It is very important to have family support to help aid one through an illness! I have a member of my family presently going through a crisis and would be devastated if he had no family support. However, what are your thoughts for those who doesn't have any family support in regard to illness? Do you think that may actually interfere with the healing process? If so, how? Thanks for Sharing!
7.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! Having support from friends and family may help people to cope with life difficulties! I believe people that have support systems are truly blessed! However, what would you suggest to those who don't have those support systems? How do those people cope? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great posting! I truly believe that having social support plays a major part regarding psychosocial outcome! I agree with your statement " it starts at home with the parents". This is where we form our beliefs, morals, and traditions from parental teaching. Thus, we then understand the importance of family and friends! Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great Posting! I totally agree with your findings! Education is the key! I believe if one is educated on the subject, they can make more informed choices! Sadly to say, most illness happen due to the lack of education and/or knowledge. Thanks for Sharing!
10.Great posting! You couldn't have said it any better! Education and family support are the key to helping one stay abreact with psychosocial intervention! How would you suggest to educate a person and the family? Thanks for sharing!
2.Thank you for your response. I agree with your findings as I also advocate patients being actively involved in their care! In aid of promoting patient centered care, what advice would you give to patients? Would you suggest healthcare providers conduct educational in services during follow up visits? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great Posting! I agree that psychosocial intervention can be very beneficial! However, you explained that Biofeedback has limitation. I understand that Biofeedback is a technique that trained people use to improve their health by learning to control certain internal bodily processes that normally occur involuntarily, such as heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and skin temperature (Hawkins, 2007). It has also been proven to aid with other chronic conditions. Thus, do you think this is something the patient could learn to utilize without the worry if insurance will cover the expense? What are your thoughts?Hawkins, E. B. (2007). Biofeedback. Retrieved July 16, 2007 at http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/biofeedback-000349.htm.
4.Great posting! Thank you for sharing your good news with us! Seems like you have done great with the outcome of remaining seizure free! The methods you have identified and implemented has proven positive for you. Would you suggest those methods with others that may be suffering with this disease? If so, do you think it can be successful for others? Thanks for sharing!
5.Great Response! That is interesting how you explained to have your child take physical therapy rather than pain medications. I can understand your feelings, as I will be a bit hesitant. However, what would you do if the physical therapy caused pain? Would there be any other options you might consider? Would you involve the child in the decision making process? Thanks for Sharing!
6.Hi Nicole: Great Posting! I agree with your findings! It is very important to have family support to help aid one through an illness! I have a member of my family presently going through a crisis and would be devastated if he had no family support. However, what are your thoughts for those who doesn't have any family support in regard to illness? Do you think that may actually interfere with the healing process? If so, how? Thanks for Sharing!
7.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! Having support from friends and family may help people to cope with life difficulties! I believe people that have support systems are truly blessed! However, what would you suggest to those who don't have those support systems? How do those people cope? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great posting! I truly believe that having social support plays a major part regarding psychosocial outcome! I agree with your statement " it starts at home with the parents". This is where we form our beliefs, morals, and traditions from parental teaching. Thus, we then understand the importance of family and friends! Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great Posting! I totally agree with your findings! Education is the key! I believe if one is educated on the subject, they can make more informed choices! Sadly to say, most illness happen due to the lack of education and/or knowledge. Thanks for Sharing!
10.Great posting! You couldn't have said it any better! Education and family support are the key to helping one stay abreact with psychosocial intervention! How would you suggest to educate a person and the family? Thanks for sharing!
Week 8: DQ 1
1.Great posting! I share your feelings! I am also on the computer most of the day! Question, if you needed to take Rx meds that interfered with your work, how would you handle that? Example: if the medication made you very sleep and you were unable to function in job and school.
2.Great posting! I once worked in a restaurant and understand the importance of using your hands. You have made some good points regarding coping methods with chronic illness. Thank God that medication and therapy can be made avail to assist people. However, if medication impaired ones ability to work, would that person need to stop working? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great posting! Arthritis can truly take a toll on ones body! It is good that you have medication, family, and physical therapy to help with your situation! However, for those who don't have those interventions, how would you suggest they cope? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! It would be difficult to have someone assist with basic task we do each day. How would you handle those task if help was not available? What measures would you implement in aid of getting basic needs done?Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! Like yourself, I am also a independent person and having a chronic illness would require some assistant. However, even when receiving help I would still do all I could to function independently. Thanks for Sharing!
6.Great Posting! Interesting how a chronic illness may change a person life. Do you think having Arthritis would stop a person from carrying daily functions of life? Do you think there may be treatments that may be available in aid of helping one function with daily activities? If so, how effective would if be? Thanks for Sharing!
7.Great Posting! As you are living with arthritis, it seems like you are coping with it well. You explain it has slowed you down some, but has not stopped you. If you were to speak with others living with this condition, what suggestion would you give? Do you think your experience could help others cope? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great Posting! As you are living with arthritis, you can truly relate to the challenges it may bring. Seems like you are doing a great job coping and may be able to assist others with the disease. If you were to educate regarding limitations arthritis may bring, what would you include? Is there any activity that would be eliminated? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great posting! I am sure living with arthritis or any chronic disease may be challenging. I agree it is very important to understand the disease process and then accept certain limitations. In your opinion, with modern advances in medicine this disease may totally stop one from participating in regular activities? Or do you think chronic arthritis may only slow someone down with proper medication regimen? What are your thoughts?
10.Great Posting! I agree living with a chronic illness may pose a challenge. I truly like how you noted having a family support would be very beneficial in aid of coping! Family and friends support is very important when providing that emotional support. For those who may not have any friends and/or family within reach, what would you suggest they do? Is there any other type of support systems for this population? Thanks for Sharing!
2.Great posting! I once worked in a restaurant and understand the importance of using your hands. You have made some good points regarding coping methods with chronic illness. Thank God that medication and therapy can be made avail to assist people. However, if medication impaired ones ability to work, would that person need to stop working? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great posting! Arthritis can truly take a toll on ones body! It is good that you have medication, family, and physical therapy to help with your situation! However, for those who don't have those interventions, how would you suggest they cope? What are your thoughts?Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! It would be difficult to have someone assist with basic task we do each day. How would you handle those task if help was not available? What measures would you implement in aid of getting basic needs done?Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! Like yourself, I am also a independent person and having a chronic illness would require some assistant. However, even when receiving help I would still do all I could to function independently. Thanks for Sharing!
6.Great Posting! Interesting how a chronic illness may change a person life. Do you think having Arthritis would stop a person from carrying daily functions of life? Do you think there may be treatments that may be available in aid of helping one function with daily activities? If so, how effective would if be? Thanks for Sharing!
7.Great Posting! As you are living with arthritis, it seems like you are coping with it well. You explain it has slowed you down some, but has not stopped you. If you were to speak with others living with this condition, what suggestion would you give? Do you think your experience could help others cope? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great Posting! As you are living with arthritis, you can truly relate to the challenges it may bring. Seems like you are doing a great job coping and may be able to assist others with the disease. If you were to educate regarding limitations arthritis may bring, what would you include? Is there any activity that would be eliminated? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great posting! I am sure living with arthritis or any chronic disease may be challenging. I agree it is very important to understand the disease process and then accept certain limitations. In your opinion, with modern advances in medicine this disease may totally stop one from participating in regular activities? Or do you think chronic arthritis may only slow someone down with proper medication regimen? What are your thoughts?
10.Great Posting! I agree living with a chronic illness may pose a challenge. I truly like how you noted having a family support would be very beneficial in aid of coping! Family and friends support is very important when providing that emotional support. For those who may not have any friends and/or family within reach, what would you suggest they do? Is there any other type of support systems for this population? Thanks for Sharing!
Week 6: DQ 2
1.Great Posting! You have noted some excellent methods in aid of helping Kevin cope! In your opinion, if all of these measures were implemented could Kevin still have difficulty coping? If so, what other measures could be implemented in addition to the above mentioned? Thanks for Sharing!
2.Great Posting! You have identified important needs for Kevin! As Kevin is only 3 years old, there is a lot of information that must be conveyed to him. If you were the nurse working with Kevin, how would you go about this? Do you think you would be successful in aid of helping Kevin understand his treatment regimen? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great Posting! You have discussed some good measures to implement with Kevin! If you were to work with Kevin, how would you get the nurse to spend more time with him? If the nurse was busy with other patients, would you request a family member to assist? Would that be appropriate? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! You have made some great points regarding Kevin health status! Yes, if his condition worsen, it could lead to death. However, If you were the nurse working with Kevin, how would you set the schedule you discussed? Do you think that Kevin would comply? Would you need intervention from his parents? Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great Posting! You are absolutely right! I can't image how it must have been for Kevin in the hospital with all the happenings taking place. I understand it must have been frighten for his mother also. However, how would you suggest the mother handle the situation with Kevin? Do you think she should have a backup family member present in the event she needs to be absence? Do you think she needs to be present at all times? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing
6.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! When working with children, one must take extra measures to ensure the child can develop trust. It is already a scary thing to note being sick and not having that comfort level observed. If you were the nurse, how would you handle things?
7.Hi Anne: Great response! I agree especially in stressful times it is important for parents to seek rest. Thus, the mother may need to be absence in order to achieve this. However, what would be your suggestion for the mother to seek rest and attend to her child? Would it be appropriate for her to have a family member present in her absence? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great response! However, what would you do if your employer would not allow you to miss any more days from work with the treat of termination? Would it be acceptable to have another family member present in your absence? What if it were an employer that was not understanding as it should? How would you handle this situation? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! I think it is very important to inform the child at their age appropriate level why the parent may not be able to be with them for a period of time. Thus, as Sarah is 9 she should be able to understand while knowing that her mother loves her and would not leave her. Thanks for Sharing!
2.Great Posting! You have identified important needs for Kevin! As Kevin is only 3 years old, there is a lot of information that must be conveyed to him. If you were the nurse working with Kevin, how would you go about this? Do you think you would be successful in aid of helping Kevin understand his treatment regimen? Thanks for Sharing!
3.Great Posting! You have discussed some good measures to implement with Kevin! If you were to work with Kevin, how would you get the nurse to spend more time with him? If the nurse was busy with other patients, would you request a family member to assist? Would that be appropriate? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
4.Great Posting! You have made some great points regarding Kevin health status! Yes, if his condition worsen, it could lead to death. However, If you were the nurse working with Kevin, how would you set the schedule you discussed? Do you think that Kevin would comply? Would you need intervention from his parents? Thanks for Sharing!
5.Great Posting! You are absolutely right! I can't image how it must have been for Kevin in the hospital with all the happenings taking place. I understand it must have been frighten for his mother also. However, how would you suggest the mother handle the situation with Kevin? Do you think she should have a backup family member present in the event she needs to be absence? Do you think she needs to be present at all times? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing
6.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! When working with children, one must take extra measures to ensure the child can develop trust. It is already a scary thing to note being sick and not having that comfort level observed. If you were the nurse, how would you handle things?
7.Hi Anne: Great response! I agree especially in stressful times it is important for parents to seek rest. Thus, the mother may need to be absence in order to achieve this. However, what would be your suggestion for the mother to seek rest and attend to her child? Would it be appropriate for her to have a family member present in her absence? What are your thoughts? Thanks for Sharing!
8.Great response! However, what would you do if your employer would not allow you to miss any more days from work with the treat of termination? Would it be acceptable to have another family member present in your absence? What if it were an employer that was not understanding as it should? How would you handle this situation? Thanks for Sharing!
9.Great Posting! I agree with your findings! I think it is very important to inform the child at their age appropriate level why the parent may not be able to be with them for a period of time. Thus, as Sarah is 9 she should be able to understand while knowing that her mother loves her and would not leave her. Thanks for Sharing!
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