Welcoming Note

Hello,
Now that you’ve begun the course, I’d like to congratulate you on taking this step for your continuing learning
and professional success. I know that any new venture, like this one with online learning, can seem difficult at
first. But I’m here to encourage you and to offer two tips to make this week and the whole course go easily and
successfully.
First, I suggest that you read over the guidelines and instructions that will be posted and begin the assignments
early in the week. When you start early, it’s easier and more fun!
Additionally, I encourage you to contact me with questions and doubts and participate in the Discussions and
Group meetings that will be scheduled. When you participate in the activities and discussions, you increase your
learning by connecting with your classmates.
We all know that, taking the first step is often the most difficult. But as a teacher, I can report that learners who
complete the activities, guidelines and assignments are highly likely to complete the entire course successfully.
I know that could be you, I wish you the best of luck, and I look forward to your success!

I- Introductory Questionnaire. Answer these questions in a word document and send them back with your
name.

1. Do you have access to connectivity? Yes ____ No ___

2. What devices might you have access to? (e.g., cell phone, computer…)
_______________________________

3. What would be your suggestions for Virtual Academic Assisted Hours? (time different from virtual /
asynchronic/synchronic hours: Wednesday 11-13 and Friday 11-13)
Option 1 ________________ Option 2 _____________

4. I usually create a WhatsApp group. Do you have WhatsApp access? Yes ____ No ____
My WhatsApp is 3165787152, send a message with the name you would prefer to be called by and the
abbreviation LAC2 which stands for LANGUAGE AND ANGLOPHONE CULTURE GROUP 2.

5. For this class, I am planning to work with Moodle, you will receive instructions soon. Any experience
with Moodle: ____________________________________

6. Commentaries and Suggestions (e.g., regarding virtual learning, your specific context in terms of
connectivity, anything you want to mention…).
_______________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________________
Due date for this Introductory Questionnaire: you can send it during these days if you want, but it should be
in my inbox, Wednesday April 15th – 11 am when we officially start our class.

II- Asynchronic Work. Wednesday April 15th 11 am, I will send you an Introductory Activity. Check your
email and devote class time 11 to 13 pm to answer and complete.
Due date for this activity: 13:05 pm Wednesday April 15th. You will send it back by email or post it on
Moodle.

Best Regards,
María Teresa Beltrán, PhD.
mtbeltrana@pedagogica.edu.co
bhikaji2013@gmail.com
3165787152