Accessing your Course

Google Classroom

You will begin your online classes at your regularly scheduled time. Please see the following instructions below on how to access your online course: 

You will need to use a gmail account to log into Google Classroom. If you do not have a gmail account, you will need to create one!

If you are using a new gmail, please inform the Registrar at registrar@lapacific.edu. If at any point the Registrar does not recognize an email associated with a student, they will be removed from the Classroom without notice.

  1. Log in to your gmail account
  2. Please click on the link here: https://classroom.google.com/
  3. On the top right hand corner there is a “+” sign. Click on it and enter your classroom code to join your class. Your classroom code is emailed to you, so please check your email. After you have joined, the registrar will take note of the gmail account you are using and any other emails used to join will be removed from the Classroom if it is not recognized. 

Below is an example of a classroom board.  Any announcements will be made by your instructor on the classroom board called “Stream.” We ask that you familiarize yourself before the first day of class. The link to your online lecture will be posted on the stream and under classwork.

Zoom

Your instructor will be online and will post a link to join the live session on Google Classroom before class begins. You will be using a platform called Zoom to join the live lecture.

For best performance we recommend using a Windows Computer/Laptop and to download the application here: https://zoom.us/download

  • You will find the Zoom link to join class in your Google Classroom on the first day of class. The links are posted in stream and is located under the “Classwork” tab.  Click on the Link  from Google Classroom to join the live lecture
  • When you join, PLEASE ENTER YOUR FIRST NAME & LAST NAME, so that the instructor knows who is attending. If you do not put your name, we cannot ensure that you were present during class time and won’t be marked for attendance. 
  • All students are required to turn on their webcams during class time to ensure that students are present.
  • Please make sure you are present during class time and be actively participating in class. Your work ethic/participation is a part of your grade.
  • Your online sign in code will be given to you by your instructor during live lecture to receive attendance credit.

Attendance - Evening Classes

Your class attendance is recorded using two methods, a paper sign in/out and a digital sign in/sign out. For online classes, you will have to sign in TWICE digitally through Google Classroom AND SurveyMonkey. Also keep in mind, your instructor records your attendance, including your tardiness and early departures. 

To sign in on Google Classroom, a question will automatically be posted to either sign in or sign out. 

 

 

Once you click on the question, it will prompt you to answer it and also it will show you the link to sign in on SurveyMonkey too. Your instructor will announce a code verbally and through the chat. The instructor uses a color and number system as the class codes. Then you type in the code into the question posted on Google Classroom and also in the SurveyMonkey link provided. 

 

 

Please remember to sign in/sign out using BOTH Google Classroom and SurveyMonkey and to maintain a 90% attendance rate throughout your classes. If your attendance falls below 90%, you will be contacted by the Academic Department with an attendance warning.

Attendance - ETP Classes Only

Your class attendance is recorded using two methods, a paper sign in/out and a digital sign in/sign out. For online classes, you will have to sign in once using SurveyMonkey. 

To sign in on SurveyMonkey, a link will be provided in your Google Classroom.  Your instructor will announce a code verbally and/or through chat. The instructor uses a color and number system as the class codes. Then you type in the code in the SurveyMonkey link provided. 

Adobe Software - Graphic Design Classes

Your instructor will post your assignments on Google Classroom.

Students that do not have Adobe programs at home will have the option to do the following: 

  • Sign up for the free 7-day trial through Adobe OR
  • Purchase the Adobe subscription for students (this will require a .edu email account, PLEASE REQUEST ONE from registrar@lapacific.edu)

 

Please note that if you are continuing next session, all graphic design classes will be using Adobe programs. You can cancel your subscription at any time, however you will not be able to receive the student discount if you subscribe again. Please read the terms and conditions carefully on the Adobe website.

Link to purchase or sign up https://adobe.ly/2Um49As