Competency-Based Learning A form of instruction and assessment that relies on learners being granted credits for demonstrating competency in a given
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Orientation Team Team of mentors who focus on assisting students with the orientation program at WGU.
WGU Portal The system that will launch you into all of your WGU resources and tools.
Prospective WGU Portal The view of the WGU Portal new students see before completing their orientation program.
Degree Plan A section of the WGU Portal that shows all of the courses required for your degree laid out in a standard path.
Performance Assessments Assignments that require you to perform a specific task such as write a paper or complete a lab assignment.
Objective Assessments Timed, proctored exams that determine your mastery of the material in a course.
Pre-Assessments Practice exams that mimic objective assessments.
Coaching Reports A report containing feedback, generated after completing a pre-assessment or objective assessment.
Student Communities A part of the WGU Portal where students can communicate with other students and faculty to develop relationships and collaborate on course work.
Complete the following scavenger hunt activity on various student resources available at Western Governors University. First, identify the location of each item, then explain ow you can use the resource to support your academic, professional, or personal success.
Course Instructor contact information Course Instructor contact information can be found on the right hand side on your course page or at the top of your home page. It will provide you with the information you need to contact your course instructor whenever you have questions that might arise related to a course, a learning resource, or an assessment.
Complete the following scavenger hunt activity on various student resources available at Western Governors University. First, identify the location of each item, then explain ow you can use the resource to support your academic, professional, or personal success.
Your email Your student email is located at the bottom of the home page. It will allow you to communicate with WGU staff and students.
Complete the following scavenger hunt activity on various student resources available at Western Governors University. First, identify the location of each item, then explain ow you can use the resource to support your academic, professional, or personal success.
Assessment information Assessment information is located within the course page. It is one of the main tabs once inside. This section will tell you what type of assessments you are taking (objective or performance), and it will provide any necessary instructions.
Complete the following scavenger hunt activity on various student resources available at Western Governors University. First, identify the location of each item, then explain ow you can use the resource to support your academic, professional, or personal success.
Course Chatter The Course Chatter section is located on the right-hand side of your course page and allows you to communicate with other students and your course instructor.
Complete the following scavenger hunt activity on various student resources available at Western Governors University. First, identify the location of each item, then explain ow you can use the resource to support your academic, professional, or personal success.
Degree plan Your Degree Plan is a tab on the home page. It lists out all of the courses you are required to complete to earn your degree on a standard path.
Complete the following scavenger hunt activity on various student resources available at Western Governors University. First, identify the location of each item, then explain ow you can use the resource to support your academic, professional, or personal success.
Student Services Student Services is located inside the Student Support tab. Student Support can provide you with relevant resources and direct support for non-academic issues and help to identify non-academic issues preventing academic progress and provide strategies, techniques, and resources.
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