Course Participation Guide

🎓 Course Participation Guide

Welcome! This guide will help you get the most out of your learning experience in this micro course. Follow the steps below to prepare your setup, complete practice tasks efficiently, and take full advantage of all available support.

• Choose Your Starting Point:
  You have full access to all courses, and you can start wherever it makes sense for you. Whether you're jumping into annotations, drafting flowcharts, or working through Visio basics, here’s how to set yourself up for success.
• Set Up Your Workspace:
  Use a dual-device setup for optimal flow:
  • 💻 Primary Device: Open Visio and the practice file here.
  • 📱 Secondary Device: Use this for watching tutorials and following guides. A tablet, phone, or second monitor works best.

2️⃣ Learn the Core Concepts

• Visit the Theory Page:
  Before starting practice, review the key concepts taught in this course. This section builds your understanding and gives you context for the exercises ahead.

3️⃣ Complete the Practice Assignment

• Download and Open Your Files:
  Download the Visio practice file and ensure all stencils and guides load correctly.
• Follow the Workflow:
  • 📌 Task E1 – Guided Start: Complete this task while watching the step-by-step video instructions.
  • 📌 Tasks E2–En – Independent Practice: Apply what you've learned. Each task includes an optional solution walkthrough to compare approaches and refine your skills.

4️⃣ Submit for Review (If Required)

• ✅ Certification Track: Submit your completed files for instructor feedback.
• ✅ Self-Paced Track: Submitting is optional, but encouraged for self-assessment and progress tracking.

5️⃣ Access Support

• 💬 Discussion Forum: Ask questions, share tips, and learn from your peers.
• 🎥 Weekly Zoom Sessions: Join live Q&A on Fridays at 10am for help and feedback.

6️⃣ Technical Checklist

• 🖥️ Software: Microsoft Visio (Professional 2019 or newer)
• 🖱️ Hardware: Mouse with scroll wheel, dual-screen setup recommended
• 🔧 Other Tools: Zoom Client (for live sessions)

✅ Participation Checklist

• Reviewed prerequisites
• Set up primary and secondary devices
• Watched theory video(s)
• Completed Task E1
• Attempted Tasks E2–En
• Watched solution walkthrough(s)
• Submitted practice file (if required)
• Joined Zoom session or posted in forum