The information contained on this page will help you register for courses, obtain your required student ID (needed to log onto the course), activate your USF NetID, and learn about our program’s computer, participation, and online learning philosophies. You will not receive any other communication before the course begins, so please be sure to follow these steps and log into the class during the first week of the semester.
If you attempt to register after the add-drop period, you will be charged a late-registration fee, and you will only be able to register at this time if you had registered for a course prior to this add-drop period. See the registrar’s homepage for information at http://www.registrar.usf.edu/
You can register for the Fall 2006 semester beginning on April 17th through the “Registration/Permit” link located on the Gifted Education Program website. If you request a permit after the beginning of the semester, you will need to register for the course on OASIS after receiving a permit (http://usfonline.admin.usf.edu).
To order texts, visit http://sftampa.bkstore.com/default.asp?m=0101. Select the “textbooks” tab and choose the link to order online.
Required Textbooks for Fall 2006
EGI 5051:
- Davis, G. A. & Rimm, S. B. (2004). Education of the gifted and talented, fifth edition. Boston: Pearson of Allyn and Bacon.
- Winner, E. (1996). Gifted children: Myths and realities. New York: Basic Books.
- American Psychological Association (2001). APA Publication Manual (5th Edition). Washington, DC: APA.
EGI 5325:
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- Starko, A. J. (2005). Creativity in the Classroom: Schools of Curious Delight (Third Edition). Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
- American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.: Author. (please be sure to get the 5th Edition Softback)
EGI 6416:
- Silverman, L. (2000). Counseling the Gifted and Talented. Denver: Love Publishing. (ISBN #0891082735).
- American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.: Author.
EGI 6936:
- Davis, G., & Rimm. S. (2003). Education of the Gifted (5th Edition). Allyn & Bacon. ISBN: 0-205-38850-7
- American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.: Author. (please be sure to get the 5th Edition Softback)
EGI 6232:
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VanTassel-Baska, J. (2003). Curriculum planning and instruction design for gifted learners. Denver, CO: Love Publishing. ISBN#0-89108-292-1. Love Publishing phone: 303-221-7333
www.lovepublishing.com
- Landrum, M., Callahan, C., & Shaklee, B. (2000). Aiming for excellence: Annotations to the NAGC Pre-K –Grade 12 gifted program standards. ISBN: 1882664728
- American Psychological Association (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association. Washington, D.C.: Author. (please be sure to get the 5th Edition Softback.)
EGI 6943:
No new texts needed (students will already have them from this summer).
Please note that you will not be able to access USF online courses without a USF ID card. If you do not log in to the course before the end of week 1, you may be dropped from the class! In addition, your USF ID is also your library card. As a distance learner, you are able to check books out and access various databases. Your library number is printed on your USF ID and is different from your U ID.
If you do not already have one, you will need to obtain a USF photo ID. You can do this online by going to http://www.auxsvc.usf.edu/form_distance_learning.asp. You will need to print out the form and include the following items with your completed application:
- Copy of a valid driver’s license AND
- Recent passport quality (minimum 2’x2’) AND
- $10 check made out to USF with your social security number on the check.
All USF students must obtain a USF Card. I encourage you to do so now before the rush of the new semester.
When you do have your USF ID, please go to http://una.acomp.usf.edu. Click on New User. Follow the prompts for obtaining a NetID. It will be very important that you write down your NetID and the password that you create. I do not have access to this information and will not be able to supply you with your password or NetID. Once you have your NetID, log back into https://una.acomp.usf.edu. On the left side of the screen, click on helios.
Please note that you will receive all emails through the USF email system, so be sure to check this daily.
If you do not check your email account, you will not receive critical emails that your instructors send to students, which may include information about assignments, grades, and due dates. It is your responsibility to access this email regularly throughout the semester.
You can access the course by going to https://my.usf.edu. Type in your NetID and password. You will be brought to a welcome screen. At the top of the page, click on the tab that says COURSES. Depending upon which of the courses you are registered for, you will see all of the courses in which you are registered. Click on the course title to gain entry.
Once inside the course, you should find directions for how to proceed. Please follow these steps.
Alternate Sign-In Information:
To sign into the Blackboard area on the date the course is set to begin, go to https://my.usf.edu/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp where you can then enter your log in and password. There are guides on this page for new users and a contact number for students needing assistance.
Once you've successfully logged in you find a list of courses for which you are registered, and you can click on the one you wish to enter. Since the instructor is likely working on developing the course up until the day the course begins, he/she may turn off course access to students to that time, so you may not be able to see this course listed until the date classes begin.
Please be cognizant of the time commitment to an online course; because there is no face-to-face meeting of this class, your week’s work will include the typical 3 hours to replace this face time and then supplement this with additional readings and assignments. Therefore, it is realistic to expect to spend 6 to 9 hours per week per 3 hour online course.
Please identify an alternate computer to use in case of emergency. Late work due to technical difficulties on home computers will not be accepted, except in cases where USF's server or Blackboard are experiencing challenges. In this case, a note will be posted to the announcements page by the instructor following such occurrence. Public libraries and schools are an alternate venue for you to access a computer in case you experience difficulties.
Assignments and activities in this program are designed around the belief that knowledge is socially constructed. As opposed to correspondence courses, which allow learners to work independently at their own pace, the courses in the USF Online Gifted Education Program requires collaboration among professionals, which has also been found to be essential for the success of all K-12 learners. Often, however, teachers are not given any practice in communicating with their colleagues to discuss issues, develop strategies for addressing challenges, or soliciting feedback about educational practices. The online format is one way to hone those collaboration and communication skills, and the group work areas offer learners the opportunity to engage with peers for this purpose and to establish relationships among peers.
Participation will be evaluated through students’ participation in discussion boards, group work, and other assignments. Students must log into the course at the beginning of the term (first week of class) to learn about the instructor’s participation policy. Students who log in after the assignments are due may not receive credit for this work.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the program assistant, Jennie Farmer (farmer@coedu.usf.edu).
