Welcome to the MSW Program e-Orientation!

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Congratulations on your acceptance into the MSW Program!

This canvas site facilitates e-orientation for students in both the IU Indianapolis (On-Campus) MSW Program. It is important for you to know which program you have been accepted into, as some modules include information that is specific to on-campus or online students. Additionally, you will receive more specific program information in your group advising session at the conclusion of orientation. Before beginning the modules, review your admission offer letter to identify into which program you have been accepted.

This e-orientation serves as the first touch point to help get you acclimated with your learning community and the tools and technologies that you can expect to use throughout the program. The second touch point takes place when you meet with your academic advisor in a group advising session to prepare for enrollment.

How we'll learn in this course

The course is comprised of 6 modules, which you are required to work through sequentially.

Module 1: Getting Started
Module 2: Program Overview and Expectations
Module 3: MSW Field Education Overview
Module 4: Using the Library Efficiently and Engaging with the Literature
Module 5: Scholarship, Financial Aid, and Student Opportunities
Module 6: Advising Session Sign-Up

This orientation is self-paced and must be completed by the date specified on your orientation letter.

Upon completion of the first 5 orientation modules, you must sign-up for a mandatory e-Advising session in Module 6 with your advisors. You will not be able to enroll in your first semester courses until you attend and complete the e-Advising session.

To get started, click the "Modules" tab in the left-hand navigation once you are ready to begin.

Meet your Advisors

IU Indianapolis MSW (On-Campus) Program

Michelle Smith, M.S.Ed.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers/Ms.

miksmith@iu.edu

Area of Responsibility: IU Indianapolis (On-Campus Program ONLY)

Students with Last Names A-K

Carly Traynor, MSEd

ctraynor@iu.edu

Area of Responsibility: IU Indianapolis (On-Campus Program ONLY)

Students with Last Names L-Z


	Jackie Votapek, MSW jvotapek@iupui.edu Area of Responsibility: MSW Students Participating in the Child Welfare Scholars Program ONLY

Pictures and contact information for academic advisors

Expectations for orientation coursework

One thing to always keep in mind when taking any course is that the others with whom you interact throughout the semester - including me, your instructor - are human beings. The first rule of netiquette is to "remember the human" when you are communicating with me or with your peers. The second rule is to "adhere to the same standards of behavior online that you follow in real life." It's not likely that you would yell at, mock, or belittle another student in a face to face class so don't do it here. The feeling of anonymity that some people have when they are online can lead to those sorts of behaviors but they are not acceptable here or in any other class.

Please take a few minutes and review all the Core Rules of Netiquette and these considerations for when you are attending class remotely.

Resources

Visit the Keep Learning website for information about learning in Canvas.
Enroll in the Keep Learning Canvas site for information about the most widely-used technologies for Canvas courses at Indiana University. (Requires you to enroll in the Canvas site through Expand, the portal that IU uses for a variety of student and staff training resources.)
UITS Tech Support: Open 24/7 to help with your technology questions.
Canvas Student Guide: Detailed instructions for using Canvas as a student.
IU Knowledge Base: Find answers to your detailed questions about technology at IU.