Preparation

• Read preliminary course materials (course description, syllabus, deadlines for assignments, etc.)
  
  
• Contact instructor with questions about the course
  
  
• Check the hardware and browser requirements to make sure you have necessary resources
  
  
• Develop a comfort level with all the tools of the classroom...Discussion Board, Assignment Drop-Box, My Grades, etc.   If you have questions, contact MSUM's Instructional Technology Services (218.477.2135 or 218.477.2125) .