Course Syllabus

Biology A (Global)

1/2 Unit Global Course

Mizzou Academy

Course Description: This course is the study of general biology. Biology is the study of all aspects of life. This course covers cell structure, function, reproduction, and biochemistry. The course will also cover inheritance, molecular genetics, and genetic technology. It will continue with a study of the history of life and diversity. Students will conclude the course with ecology, the study of the interactions of organisms with each other and their environment.

Welcome

We are pleased that you selected this global course to fulfill your unique educational needs. You are now a member of the Mizzou Acaemy's large and diverse student body—a student body that comes from all parts of the United States and many parts of the world.

Although the freedom to choose when and where to study is a privilege, it is also a responsibility that requires motivation and self-discipline. To succeed at self-paced learning, you will need to develop a study plan by setting realistic goals and working toward them.

Course Objectives

At the end of this course, you should be able to accomplish the following:

Describe the characteristics of science.
Analyze scientific research based on your knowledge of the characteristics of science.
Design and conduct experiments.
Identify and describe the structure and function of various cell parts.
Explain the various ways a cell creates and uses energy.
Describe the major events in the cell cycle.
Predict the genotypes and phenotypes of offspring or parents using Punnett squares.
Define meiosis, describe its purpose and order the major events of meiosis.
Construct and analyze pedigrees illustrating the inheritance of genetic traits.
Describe and discuss the structure and function of DNA.
Explain the principles of natural selection and understand how natural selection gives rise to new adaptions, new species, and evolution.
Describe the levels of organization in an ecosystem.
Explain how abiotic and biotic factors create different types of ecosystems (biomes) and determine what species can live there.

Note: Not all of these objectives will occur in every lesson, but they are the basis for our study.

Required Textbook

Glencoe Biology, 2012, publisher McGraw-Hill
Access to the e-textbook (includes access to the virtual labs)l ISBN: 978-0-07-896105-2

Or a copy of the textbook and the virtual labs:
Textbook ISBN: 978-0-07-894586-1
Virtual Labs ISBN: 0-07-874619-1

Lab materials: you will need the following materials to complete the labs in the course.
- four eggs
- vinegar
- sugar or corn syrup
- distilled water

† Materials used in connection with this course may be subject to copyright protection.

Technical Requirements

Minimum Technical Requirements:

Refer to the minimum requirements for all Mizzou Academy courses on our website as well as in the "Helpful Resources" section of your course.

How is the course graded?

Grades

Your final grade will be based on the number of points you earn on assignments and exams.

**Points Distribution**
Source	Available Points
Assignments	180
Quizzes	220
Midterm	300
Final	300
Total	1000

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You will be able to see your exam percentage in the "Exams" column in your gradebook.

**Grading Scale**
Grade	Percentage
A	90–100
B	80–89
C	70–79
D	60–69
F	0–59

How and when will I receive my final grades?

After completing the course, you will receive a grade report that gives your percentage and your letter grade for the course.

Mizzou Academy will not mail your grade report until all outstanding balances have been paid.

What are graded quizzes and assignments?

Most Mizzou Academy courses include graded quizzes, assignments, or a combination of the two, with few exceptions. Quizzes are taken online. After you submit them, you’ll quickly receive a report on how you did. Assignments may require you to submit your completed work in the form of a file (such as a text document, image, audio or video recording, or multimedia presentation) or a hyperlink for grading. See your Helpful Resources section of your course for tutorials.

You must submit all assigned work in sequence (Lesson 1, then Lesson 2, etc.)

You may submit lessons at your own pace. However, passwords for the final exam will not be sent out before 6 weeks (42 calendar days from) from the date of the 1st lesson submission.

You may use any assigned readings, your notes, and other course-related materials to complete this work. After your work has been graded, you will receive a report that provides individualized feedback and/or comments on your work. Look carefully at what you missed and read any corresponding feedback. Then study the lesson materials to make certain that you can accomplish the associated learning objectives.

Each lesson provides step-by-step instructions on how to submit your work. Be sure to check submitted work carefully for errors (e.g. spelling, grammar, and punctuation) as they may result in points being deducted.

Canvas automatically allows students to resubmit assignments.

However, students should not resubmit assignments without prior instructor approval.

What type of submitted work will I have in this course?

The work you will submit for this course consists of:

multiple choice graded quizzes (scored instantly)
written assignments
practices

Exams

You are required to take proctored exams for this course.

See the "About Exams" in the policies section for additional information on exams with Mizzou Academy.

You are required to take two formal, supervised exams for this course. You must bring a valid photo ID to your proctored location.

Practices

There are PRACTICES throughout the course. These activities are ungraded and can be submitted multiple times.

Preparing for Exams

On all exams, you are allowed to take notes using a personal whiteboard (dry erase board) and marker. At the end of the exam, your proctor verifies that it is wiped clean. This works with both face-to-face and online/Examity proctoring.

Exams are taken online. You can also search and request an exam proctor. It is your responsibility to schedule your exams, so allow enough time (generally 7–10 business days) for our office to receive your request to make any necessary preparations. In your course are "Exam Announcements." These inform you on how to prepare for exams and how to schedule them.

During exams, unless otherwise noted, you are not allowed to navigate away from the exam or use any other resources. If you deviate from the exam guidelines without proper prior permission, it is considered cheating on an exam.

At your teacher's discretion, evidence of cheating may be subject to receiving a zero for the exam (which would in turn not allow you to pass the course.) If you have any questions or concerns on what you are or are not allowed to do during an exam, please contact your teacher or Mizzou Academy.

Allowing someone to copy your answers from your exam is also considered cheating and subjects you to the same consequences.

Helpful Resources

See the course’s link (on the left-hand navigation) to Helpful Resources for more information about Mizzou Academy policies, proctored exams, academic integrity, course transfers or withdrawals, library resources, tutorials and more.

Accessibility

If you anticipate barriers related to the format or requirements of this course, please let Mizzou Academy know as soon as possible. If disability-related accommodations are necessary (for example, a scribe, reader, extended time on exams, captioning), please contact Mizzou Academy.

Plagiarism

If, when completing any of your assignments or exams for this course, you copy from someone else’s work (published or unpublished) without proper acknowledgment, you are guilty of plagiarism. Proper acknowledgment means that you must use quotation marks around any material you have taken word-for-word from another source and state what that source is. If you have reworded someone else’s ideas, you must cite the source of those ideas. If you copy from someone else’s work (published or unpublished, in print or online) without proper acknowledgment, you are committing plagiarism.

At your teacher's discretion, evidence of plagiarism may be subject to either or both of the following actions:

receiving a zero for the assignment or exam
receiving an F for the course

Allowing someone to copy from your work is also considered cheating and subjects you to the same consequences.

Getting Started Resources (Canvas and Other Resources)

View the content below to learn more about each of these elements and how they work in your Mizzou Academy Canvas course.

Canvas Overview

For more on navigating the Canvas interface, visit the Canvas Student Guide.

Here are some quick links to get you started:

Mobile Apps

If you are on a mobile device, download the Canvas mobile apps. With the apps, you can access all your courses using the Canvas mobile app, "Canvas By Instructure." Go to Google Play to download the Android version and iTunes to download the iOS version.

View the mobile features by device

Library, Writing, and Research Resources

Library Resources

Below are several useful library links. Click the images to go directly to the websites.

Assignments

Assignment Formatting

You might choose to download Mizzou Academy's assignment templates (docx):

Download MLA

Download APA

You may use whichever style unless specifically requested by your instructor.

How to Submit Assignments

How to submit assignments requiring multiple file types - link to Canvas Guides documentation

How to submit assignments requiring multiple file types - link to video

Additional Canvas Guide documentation

The following Canvas Guide explains the different methods of submitting assignments in Canvas. Note that not all assignments will have these options available. Contact your teacher using Canvas Conversations if you have any questions. When you create a message in Canvas Conversations, select "Teachers" in the dropdown list in the "To" field.

How to submit assignments - link to Canvas Guides documentation

View Canvas Overview Videos

In this video, you will learn more about assignments: what they are and how to submit them through Canvas.

Assignment Submissions from Canvas LMS on Vimeo.

For more on uploading and viewing assignments, visit Assignments in the Canvas Student Guide.

~~How to Print Files to PDF

View Print to PDF for instructions on how to print a file to PDF.

If you are submitting a file from your Google Drive account, download the file as a .PDF or .DOC and then submit the .PDF or .DOC version in Canvas. View How to download Google doc file (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. for information on how to download a Google Doc file.

~~Turnitin

Turnitin is a plagiarism detection service that is integrated with Canvas. It allows instructors and students to view an Originality Report of written work or other homework assignments. The system is designed to facilitate feedback between instructors and students on written work.

The University of Missouri has a license agreement with Turnitin.com, a service that helps detect plagiarism by comparing student papers with Turnitin's database and Internet sources. Students who take this course agree that all required papers may be submitted to Turnitin.com.

Students who submit papers to Turnitin retain the copyright to the work they created. A copy of submitted papers is retained in a Turnitin database archive to be compared with future submissions—a practice that helps protect and strengthen copyright ownership. Use of the Turnitin service is subject to the Terms and Conditions of Use posted on Turnitin's website at https://help.turnitin.com/Privacy_and_Security/Privacy_and_Security.htm.

Mizzou Academy uses Turnitin, which provides tools for assignments. One of these tools is the "originality check." Note that it is not called a "plagiarism detector." That is because ONLY an instructor can determine plagiarism.

For example, it could be that you get a 100% match (in red) on your submission. However, perhaps you are working in a group or your instructor had you submit something multiple times to different assignments within the same course. Or perhaps your class is filling out a worksheet, so all of the worksheet components would be "not original" but your content would be.

If you are concerned about any results that you are confused about, feel free to discuss this with your teacher.

How to Submit a Turnitin Assignment in Canvas

There is no difference on how to submit an assignment with or without Turnitin enabled. Review the "Assignments" panel above for more information on how to submit assignments or click the link below:

How to submit assignments - link to Canvas Guides documentation

Turnitin Guide - Accepted File Types and Size

Turnitin has restrictions on file types and size. The Turnitin Guide will outline things to consider before submitting a file, such as its size, word count, and format.

Citing Sources

Citing Sources Interactive Module

The Citing Sources Interactive Tutorial to help you with learning how to cite your sources as well as inform you about what plagiarism is, what it isn't, and how to avoid it.

View the Citing Sources tutorial

See the OWL Resource Website for additional help in citing sources and avoiding plagiarism.

How to Record and Submit Audio and Video

Recording and Submitting

There are many ways you can submit audio and video recordings for a Mizzou Academy course in Canvas. Your course content may refer to Audacity. (Links to an external site.)However, you don't need to use Audacity to make an mp3 recording for your course. After all, there are many programs and apps on computers and mobile devices that will do just that!

View How Can I Submit My Audio and Video Recordings for more information on how to submit media files.

Note: You can also submit assignments using files stored on third-party apps (e.g. Dropbox) on your mobile apps.

View the following Canvas Guides for additional information on how to record and submit audio and video files

Android - record and submit audio, video or other attachments
iOS: record and submit audio, video, or other attachments
Desktop: record and submit audio or video file (Advanced editing can be done with Audacity.)
Submit a file upload
Submit via Website URL with YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, or other available Link

We do NOT allow you to submit .wav files.

How to Shoot Quality Audio and Video

The only way for you to present quality speeches (and other multimedia) to your Mizzou teacher is by uploading a video of yourself. Therefore, it's incredibly important that the audio and video quality is good enough that your instructor can see and hear everything clearly. You might all be in different environments using various types of cameras, so rather than attempting to teach you about specific cameras, we're going to concentrate on things like lighting, background, setup and stabilization, and audio.

Lighting and Background

Use a distraction-free background
Face windows with natural light
Avoid overhead lights when indoors
Use a lamp or two for additional lighting
Watch back your video to see how it looks
Keep trying, keep learning, and keep having fun

Setup and Stabilization

Don't shoot handheld
Use anything that can safely hold the camera steady

tripod and mount
DIY solutions (picture stand, bean bag, binder clips)

Place the camera level with your eyeline

Audio

Shoot video in the quietest room at the quietest time of day
Turn everything off (cell phone, TV, radio, fans, etc.)
Get closer to the camera
Avoid noisy habits (hand rubbing, clapping, etc.)
Use an external microphone

Setting Up Your YouTube (Or Other Video) Account

If you already have a Gmail account, then you have a YouTube account, but in case you don't, getting your account set up is the first step. Just go to gmail.com and create an account to get started. Work with a trusted adult or parent.

Creator Studio

On thing to note is that you can access all of your channel's videos and privacy settings through the Creator Studio. To locate this area in your account, click the icon in the upper right corner (where you logged in) and you should see the option for Creator Studio under your login name. Once you click this, you will be taken to the dashboard area for your account. There are a few different areas available you should be aware of:

Video Manager

This section houses all of the videos on your account. You can also create playlists (lists or groups of videos with a similar topic or theme).

Channel

Your content settings are located with the majority of your video and content settings. It is also where you can determine the privacy of your videos. If you click on Upload Defaults in this section, it will give you the options that you can set for all future uploads. Changing the privacy to Unlisted means that anyone with the link will be able to view your video but it won't be searchable to the public.

Create

This section isn't required, but it's good to be aware that this area provides a basic video editor where you can make minor adjustments to your videos as well as add copyright free background music.

Uploading a Video

Now that your account is setup, you are ready to upload your video. Here are the steps you will need to follow:

Click Upload in the upper right-hand corner of the screen
Either drag & drop the video file into the box or click on the gray arrow to select it from your files. You will notice that the privacy box will already be set to unlisted based on your privacy settings
This will automatically begin the upload once the file is selected, taking you to a new window:

Make sure the title box is correctly filled out
Descriptions and tags are usually left blank unless the video is public
Thumbnails This is what viewers will see when they first pull up your video. You can choose from a few automatic image selections, or you can upload your image

Once the video finishes uploading, processing, and you selected the titles/thumbnails, click "Done
The link to share your video will appear. Copy and paste this link to turn in your video.

Getting Your Videos Into the Course: Uploading

If you are comfortable with recording video, transferring the file to your computer, and then uploading, this is the preferred method because some assignments (such as video journals) will have you recording multiple videos for one assignment. One problem you may run into is a camera that creates an incredibly large file. In such cases, you may need to convert the file to make it smaller.

File Conversion

Some cameras record videos that create very large file sizes. Depending on your internet connection, these larger files might have problems uploading. In these cases, you might need to convert the video to a smaller version. Look for a free video converter like Any Video Converter or Format Factory to help you.

Getting Your Videos Into the Course: Direct Recording

Canvas does allow you to record via webcam directly into Canvas. However, this will not be available when multiple videos are required. Another reason to shy away from this method is that if you have a hiccup in your internet connection or your computer freezes, your video will be lost, and you will have to rerecord everything. Just to save the hassle, it's better to either upload a file or provide a link to an unpublished YouTube video.

Quizzes and Exams

In this video, we'll show you how to take a quiz/exam in Canvas.

Quizzes and Exams from Canvas LMS on Vimeo.

For more on taking quizzes and exams, visit Quizzes in the Canvas Student Guide.

NOTE: Read your Syllabus and the Quiz and Exam instructions for your course so that you are aware of the policies and how a quiz and exam is setup. The Quizzes link may not be in the course navigation menu in your course and only accessible by clicking on Modules and clicking on the pertinent lesson.

~~Suggestions for Taking Objective Examinations

What is an "objective examination?" Objective means that there IS a right answer (or answers), and you either get things right or wrong. An example is a multiple-choice quiz or exam. This section is here to provide you with tips on how to take objective examinations, or "exams."

Many people worry about how to do well when taking objective examinations. What does What follows are some simple suggestions that should help you to do your best.

What do you do when you know the answer? Silly question, right? You mark it!

What do you do when you don’t know the answer? This is what you want to hear!

First, you need to remember that our quizzes and exams are based on the number of right answers out of the total possible. So you should answer every question, even if it’s a guess. There are four answer choices, so your odds when you guess are 1 in 4. That is, on average, you should get 1 out of every 4 guesses correct.
How do you narrow the odds, to make them more in your favor? If you are able to eliminate one or more of the answers as definitely wrong, you have done just that. When you are guessing which answer is correct out of 3, then you could get one-third of your guesses correct. When you are guessing between two, you could get half of them right.
What if you see an answer choice that you absolutely have never seen before? There is a very good chance it is a wrong answer, and you can eliminate it. Remember, you’ve read over and studied the material. Most of the time you will know if something doesn’t belong.
Does the answer make sense? A correct answer always makes sense. Incorrect choices may, or may not. So if a choice does not make sense in relation to the question, it is probably a wrong answer.
Do not spend a lot of time on a question that is giving you trouble. Move on, and come back to it later. Many times, you will find something in a later question or answer choice that helps you to select the answer to a question you skipped over. This is known as making the test work FOR YOU.
Above all, relax! You have been over the material. It is all in your head. Just take a deep breath and go at it. YOU CAN DO IT!

Many students develop their own tricks to help themselves on objective tests. What you see above can assist you. But you may also rely on whatever works for you.

~~Suggestions for Taking Essay Exams

What!? I’m going to have to write!?

It is not unusual for people to be nervous about taking an essay exam. You will have to decide what the question means, search through the memory banks of your brain, recall information that relates to the question, and then write something that is well organized and clear. What follows are some tips that just might make this process a little less scary.

Let’s start with an essay question.

An essay question may be fairly short, perhaps only one paragraph. They may also be longer, requiring several paragraphs to answer. No matter how short, or long, the essay needs to be, the process is the same. As an example, we’ll use a topic that is “medium.”

The framers of the Constitution of the United States established the Electoral College system, which provides an indirect method of electing the President. This system should be changed to permit the direct election of the President, so the candidate who receives the greatest number of the popular vote to win election. Agree or disagree.

Great! Now what?

This may seem pretty long. But you need to remember that you do not have to deal with everything in the statement. The first thing you need to do is identify what you have to answer, and what you can ignore. The question statement is reproduced below, with the parts you have to consider highlighted.

While everything else in the question is relevant to the topic, you are being asked to support the Electoral College system (indirect election) or the popular vote (direct election).

Next?

Write down a brief outline of what you need to do. It would be best if you did this in order.

Introduction: State your position. Do you agree or disagree. Give a preview of why you have chosen your position.
Body Paragraph: Explain your first reason for your position. You might also want to state why the method you did NOT choose falls short.
Body Paragraph: Explain your second reason for your position. Again, you could state why the method you did NOT choose falls short.
Body Paragraph: Explain your third reason, if you have one, along with why the method you did NOT choose falls short.
Conclusion: Restate your reasons for your position. This is when you drive your arguments home.

What are we saying here?

There is a very simple way to look at essay writing. No matter if the essay is one paragraph, or five, or ten. You do the same three things.

Tell the readers what you are going to tell them (introduction).
Tell them (body).
Tell the readers what you told them (conclusion).

And in conclusion….

This process can be very helpful. You need to remember: you are probably not going to be expected to respond to every word in the essay topic. That’s why it’s important to identify what you need to consider. While essays from different classes will look different, the approach to them is pretty much the same. You can even practice this skill on your own, creating topics on things with which you are familiar. The more you practice, the easier it becomes.

Good luck!

~~Examity

About Examity

One of the options that is now available to you is to use Examity (Links to an external site.), a 100% online proctoring service. This means that instead of finding someone in-person that can proctor your test, you can instead choose Examity.

Examity does charge a fee. The Examity link located at the end of the Online Proctoring Resources module allows you to be automatically logged in to schedule your exam and pay for proctoring. If you scheduled to have your test proctored with Examity, you will also use that link to log in to Examity to begin your exam.

Next, you will need to read the detailed directions and requirements before using Examity. Examity use is not mandatory; it is only an option.

Calendar

The calendar video introduces you to the Canvas Calendar and shows you how you can stay organized by scheduling your own events.

Netiquette

Netiquette—short for "network etiquette" or "Internet etiquette"—is a set of guidelines for how to communicate appropriately on the web. As a Mizzou Academy student, you will be expected to follow these guidelines in your interactions with your instructor and fellow students.

Be respectful. Online, as in life, the Golden Rule applies: Treat others as you would like to be treated. There are effective ways to disagree with someone without being insulting. Keep in mind that sarcasm can sometimes be misinterpreted.
Use appropriate language. Avoid foul language and rude or vulgar comments.
Use proper grammar and spelling. Typos and spelling mistakes are bound to happen, but excessive errors are distracting. Use a browser with a built-in spell checker if you need help!
Respect others' privacy. Do not quote or forward personal messages or information without the original author's permission.
Avoid plagiarism. It is never acceptable to copy and paste the work of others and call it your own. Be sure to cite your sources correctly.

For more about appropriate online behavior, view Show Me Respect: Tips for Thwarting Cyberbullying, Cyber-Harassment, and Cyberstalking from the University of Missouri's Equity Office.

How to Scan and Upload Your Work

Some assignments may require you to scan your work and upload it to Canvas. Click on How to Scan and Upload Your Work to download a PDF file of this tutorial.

Mizzou Academy Policies Policies

Academic Integrity

Our academic integrity policy at Mizzou Academy is based on our values of ethical behavior, learning, and giving all stakeholders the benefit of the doubt. Collaboration, research, and technical literacy are vital 21st-century skills when combined with academic integrity.

Definitions

Mizzou Academy's academic integrity policy is aligned with the University of Missouri’s academic integrity policy. The definitions of what constitutes "cheating" and "plagiarism"are posted on the Provost’s Advising Council’s webpage which can be found here: https://advising.missouri.edu/policies/academic-integrity.

Issues Involving Violations of Academic Integrity

If, when completing any of your assignments or exams for this course, you are found to have demonstrated cheating or plagiarism as defined above, this is a violation of academic integrity. At your teacher's discretion, violations of academic integrity may be subject to either or both of the following actions:

receiving a zero for the assignment or exam
receiving an F for the course

Accessibility

About Exams at Mizzou Academy*

*This section describes the policies of exams at Mizzou Academy. This section only applies if you have exams in your course. See the section above to see if you have exams.

ABOUT EXAMS

Your exams are online. It is your responsibility to schedule your exams.

SCHEDULING EXAMS

Global Courses

First, request approval for your proctor. Allow enough time (2 weeks) for our office to receive your request and communicate with your chosen exam site and proctor. Mizzou Academy has approved exam sites throughout the United States and around the world.

Request Exam Date and Proctor Approval Form

Choose a proctor and make arrangements for taking the exam.
At least 2 weeks prior to taking your exam, submit your proctor information to Mizzou Academy
You will be sent an email notice indicating if your chosen proctor has been approved or denied.
Arrive at your proctor’s testing site at the scheduled time with a photo ID. At testing time, you will log into your Mizzou Academy account and select the exam for your proctor to access and administer.

You can also schedule with an online proctor using Examity. Review the information in the "Getting Started Resources (Canvas and Other Resources)" section under the "Examity" panel. in the course syllabus.

Co-Teach Courses

If you are taking a co-teach course, work with your local teacher to identify your date of the exam and how you will be proctored. You do not need to request an exam date with the above form.

HOW TO PREPARE FOR EXAMS

Complete and review all assignments.
Review the learning objectives; make sure you can accomplish them.
Be prepared to explain any key terms and concepts.
Review all the lessons, exercises, and study questions.
Review any feedback and/or comments on your assignments and previous exams; look up answers to any questions you missed.

Additional Course Policies and links

**Not applicable to World Language courses.

Course Summary:

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Course Syllabus

Biology A (Global)

1/2 Unit Global Course

Mizzou Academy

Welcome

Course Objectives

Required Textbook

Technical Requirements

How is the course graded?

Grades

How and when will I receive my final grades?

What are graded quizzes and assignments?

What type of submitted work will I have in this course?

Exams

Practices

Preparing for Exams

Helpful Resources

Accessibility

Plagiarism

Getting Started Resources (Canvas and Other Resources)

Canvas Overview

Mobile Apps

iOS

Android

Browser and Computer Requirements

Library, Writing, and Research Resources

Library Resources

Assignments

Assignment Formatting

How to Submit Assignments

Additional Canvas Guide documentation

View Canvas Overview Videos

~~How to Print Files to PDF

~~Turnitin

How to Submit a Turnitin Assignment in Canvas

Turnitin Guide - Accepted File Types and Size

Citing Sources

Citing Sources Interactive Module

How to Record and Submit Audio and Video

Recording and Submitting

View the following Canvas Guides for additional information on how to record and submit audio and video files

How to Shoot Quality Audio and Video

Lighting and Background

Setup and Stabilization

Audio

Setting Up Your YouTube (Or Other Video) Account

Creator Studio

Video Manager

Channel

Create

Uploading a Video

Getting Your Videos Into the Course: Uploading

File Conversion

Getting Your Videos Into the Course: Direct Recording

Quizzes and Exams

~~Suggestions for Taking Objective Examinations

~~Suggestions for Taking Essay Exams

What!? I’m going to have to write!?

Let’s start with an essay question.

Great! Now what?

Next?

What are we saying here?

And in conclusion….

~~Examity

About Examity

Calendar

Netiquette

How to Scan and Upload Your Work

Mizzou Academy Policies Policies

Academic Integrity

Definitions

Issues Involving Violations of Academic Integrity

Accessibility

About Exams at Mizzou Academy*

ABOUT EXAMS

SCHEDULING EXAMS

Global Courses

Co-Teach Courses

HOW TO PREPARE FOR EXAMS

Additional Course Policies and links