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Student Website User Manual July 16, 2013
Team “C” Richard Sines, Mary Hohenbrink, Melissa Kruise, Nicholas Steuer, Vickilyn Crawford Page 1
Student Website User Manual
July 15, 2013
Team C
Richard Sines, Mary Hohenbrink, Nicholas Steure,
Vickilyn Crawford, Melissa Kruise
ENG/221
Gregory Bontz

Table of Contents
Contents
Copyright – Melissa Kruise……………………………………………………..………………………………………………………….…..3
Introduction - Mary Hohenbrink……………………………….…………..……………………………………………………………….3
Chapter 1 Home Tab – Mary Hohenbrink....................................................................................................4
1.0 Main Page ...............................................................................................................................................5
1.1 Header …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
1.2 Right Column...........................................................................................................................................6
1.3 Center …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6
1.5 Left Column.............................................................................................................................................7
Chapter 2Classroom Tab – Melissa Kruise...................................................................................................8
2.2 Weekly Requirements.............................................................................................................................9
2.3 Useful Links .............................................................................................................................................9
2.4 CLASS DISCUSSIONS..............................................................................................................................10
2.5
Forums…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………10
2.6 Learning Teams.....................................................................................................................................11
2.7 Individual Forum...................................................................................................................................11
2.8 CLASS ASSIGNMENTS............................................................................................................................11
2.1.1 Submitting an assignment .................................................................................................................12
2.1.2 CLASS GRADES....................................................................................................................................12
Chapter 3Library Tab – Richard Siens........................................................................................................13
3.1 Search……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..13
3.2 eBooks……………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………….14
3.3 Center for Writing Excellence ...............................................................................................................14
3.4 Center for Mathematics Excellence......................................................................................................14
3.5 Skillsoft…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….14
3.6 Student Labs..........................................................................................................................................15
Chapter 4Program Tab – Vickilyn Crawford ..............................................................................................16
4.1 Degree Progress....................................................................................................................................16
4.2 Program Contacts..................................................................................................................................17

4.3 My Program ..........................................................................................................................................17
4.4 Other Information.................................................................................................................................18
Chapter 5Account Tab – Nicholas Steuer ..................................................................................................19
5.1 My Account...........................................................................................................................................19
5.2 Payments...............................................................................................................................................20
5.3 Financial Literacy...................................................................................................................................20
5.4 University of Phoenix iGrad ..................................................................................................................20
Chapter 6PhoenixConnect – Nicholas Steuer............................................................................................21
5.1 Top Quick Links .....................................................................................................................................21
6.2 Overview (Main Page)...........................................................................................................................22
6.3 Left Column...........................................................................................................................................22
6.4 Center Column……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………….23
6.5 Right Column……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………23
Conclusion - Mary Hohenbrink………………………………………………………………………….………………………………….24
Copyright
2013 Learning Team C. All Rights Reserved.
Edition
Version 1.1, July 12, 2013.
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Introduction
New students need academic tools tobe successful with learning challenges; tools to assist online
are readily available at the University of Phoenix online learning system. The online classroom
offers students everything they would use in a traditional classroom. When using the website,
manuals and tutorials are the tools to success.This user manual contains online learning system
information and navigational instructions for first-time students.
The manual contains an overview of each web page section. The University of Phoenix website
puts information at a student’s fingertips. With this dynamic technology students can point-and-
click to navigate the site. With experience a student can easily navigate the online system. The
student website creates an interesting and intriguing learning environmentthat challenges
astudent.
This manual is organized into chapters that discuss each page of the website. Illustrations are for
reference material and may not directly reflect every student’s page presentation. This manual is
intended as a basic overview for the first-time student.

Chapter 1 Home Tab
When students log into the University of Phoenix website, they are immediately presented with
the “Home” page. From this page the student is able to navigate through the complete website.
Below is an overview of the capabilities contained on the main home page.
1.0 Main Page
The main page, Home Tab, is
divided into four (4) areas; the
header in red, left side column
highlighted blue, center, right
column information and graphics.
Figure 1.0 Main Home page
At the bottom of the page there are
additional links for navigation
used to traverse the student
website.
Figure1.0
1.1 Header
Across the top of the red navigation bar there
is student information. Figure 1.1
When the each link is clicked the student will
be shown the new page requested.
Figure 1.1
Positioned at the top and bottom of the red heading bar is the navigation for student quick links. A
quick link switches the view from the main home page to the selected page. Clickthese links to
investigate to additional information.
Student Name Help Classroom
IRN number Logout Program
Inbox Home Account
My Profile Classroom Phoenix Connect
What’s New Program
1.2 Left Column

1.2 Right Column
Quick Links – Positioned on the left of the screen, helps users quickly
find academic and personal assistance. Users have the ability to check
important information concerning their degree, find workshops,
additional resource’s available, and apply for new jobs in the career
center. Figure 1.3
Messages – Users are alerted to important messages from University Of
Phoenix staff. Additional scholarship programs and applications are
available under the Messages heading. Figure 1.3
Not viewed:
Campus News – A student can find the information for the campus near
their location. This link provides campus schedules and information.
Figure: 1.3
1.3 Center
The center column is the heart of the main home page. In this geographic space the student will
find the current, previous, and future classes’ tabs. Figure 1.4 Center top
The three (3) tabs take the student to the current class,
previous and future class itinerary. Figure 1.4
Each tab will give the same class information and
allow the student to view the documents used with
each class. When inside the current classes tab
position the pointer over the class name, if the student
Figure: 1.4clicks on this link it takes him or her to the Classroom page. To the left of these tabs
are the materials, discussion, and assignments for each class.
In the Recent Activity section of the page
students can find the My Communities
button. This button takes the student to
the groups they have signed up to receive
chat dialogue. The All Communities
button gives the student a view of all
Figure 1.5 chat blogs.Friends and Classmates
button is used for social school.

My University Contacts found in the
center bottom of the page is where a
student will find their Academic and
Financial advisors. As seen in the
illustration, the information details both an
AA program and a BS program.
Depending on which program a student is
working the contact information will
change. Figure 1.6
Figure 1.6
1.5 Left Column
The left column of the page shows the students name and the
progress they have completed within the student information
self-description. It the student clicks on the “edit” link they
will launch the student information page.
Network like a pro link is used to connect to the Phoenix Focus
magazine. In the magazine a student can see how University of
Phoenix has helped students attain the lives they dreamed of
when they began their journey of education.
The Phoenix Career Services link helps students find
employment opportunities in their area and field of study.
The Videos of interest are all sorts of interesting videos that a
student has an interest. The videos change daily and can be
reviewed only from this page.
The home tab is the opening page where students can begin to navigate the student website. It is
an intuitive tool that helps the student complete their studies, view past classes, and find
additional scholarship information. It gives the student contact information for the academic
advisor and their financial aid consultant. The home tab is the starting point for eachnew class,
and the window to all student information.

Chapter 2 Classroom Tab
The Class Materials page is setup in a three-column format. The first column is titled “Course
Outline”. The second column is the Course Description and weekly materials that the student
needs to complete or read. The third column is the “Useful Links” section. This section has links
to different tools that are available to the student to help complete their assignments.
Image of the Entire Classroom Tab
Here are the contents under Course Outline.
Course Overview – This link sends the student to a page that has the course description
and the course topics and objectives.
Policies – This link opens the University of Phoenix Academic Policies & Procedures
document.
Required Software – This link sends the student to a page with all the information on
what software is required to complete the course. It will also give directions on how to
access the software if it is available through University of Phoenix online or where to
purchase it.
Skillsoft - SkillPort is the student’s 24x7 gateway to learning resources for skills
improvement, professional development, performance support, and more. Use SkillPort's
easy-to-navigate interface to find answers to questions, develop professional skills, and
take targeted learning. Simply log in to start exploring the learning and performance
support resources available to you.
Virtual Organizations – These are unique and innovative sets of learning tools designed
to teach and assess problem-solving skills while giving the student the ability to create
unique and innovative solutions.

2.2 Weekly Requirements
The Weekly Requirements column on the Class
Materials Page displays the Course title, Start
Date, and the Course Description. Below the
course description are the weekly topics and the
objectives, materials and assessments for that
week. This area contains links to all the online
required reading assignments. These books are
all in PDF format and are available during the
course and after the course for review.
2.3 Useful Links
The Useful Links column on the Class
Materials page has links to different tools that
are available to University of Phoenix Students.
These tools are available to help the student
during their college
experience. The
following are
overviews on the
Useful Links:
Center for Mathematics Excellence (CME) – CME has tutorials, videos, practice
problems, tip sheets, PowerPoints, Web Links, and other resources available for the
student to help them during their mathematics related courses.
Center for Writing Excellence (CWE) – CWE is an online writing lab designed to
assist the students in developing essential written communication skills
Reference and Citation Generator – This tool helps the student draft properly
formatted APA reference page entries and in-text citations.
Grammar and Writing Guides - The Grammar and Writing Guides are easy-to-read
resources for students and faculty that contain a Grammar Glossary and sections on
Grammar Mechanics, Writing Style, and Plagiarism.
Learning Team Toolkit - Learning Team Toolkit is your gateway to materials that will
help you achieve greater professional competence as a member and leader of work teams.
Student Resources Guide - This comprehensive guide connects student and faculty to
the many resources available at University of Phoenix.

2.4 Classroom Discussion
Each course requires students to participate in class discussions. Each week the instructor will
post two discussion questions (DQ1 and DQ2) and the students are to respond to them and have
meaningful conversations with their classmates. The following graphic shows the Class
Discussion page:
The Discussion page is setup in a two-column format. The left column is labeled “Forums” and
the center column displays the “Forum” that the student has selected. The graphic above shows
an example of the Main Forum being displayed. In the forum are threads (or topics) that the
instructor has posted. Each thread is clearly labeled so the student understands what thread they
are required to work in during what week.
2.5 Forums
Main Forum – The main forum is the
one that the student will spend most of their time in. This forum contains the discussion
questions and weekly summaries that the student is required to respond to. These threads are for
class related discussions.
Chat Room – The chat room forum is the one where students post their bios and create threads
to discuss topics not related to the threads in the main forum.
There are three
types of forums
that the student
has access to.
The following are
the forums and a
brief description
of each:

Course Materials – This forum is where the instructor will post
the Student workshops available, course policies, course
syllabus, Certificate of Originality, and any other materials
required.
2.6 Learning Teams
The Learning Teams section of the Forums column is split into
different learning teams (A – F). During the first week of a
course, the instructor assigns all students to specific learning teams. Once assigned to these
teams, the specific team forum is used to discuss the weekly team assignments and any other
topics that the team wants to discuss.
2.7 Individual Forum
Each student has an individual forum. The forum is where the
student posts questions to the instructor. This is one of the ways that the student and instructor
can communicate. These forums are only viewable by the student and the instructor.
2.8 Class Assignments
The Assignment tab allows a student to submit assignments for review by the class instructor and
to view the details of each assignment. Assignments are listed by weeks. The week then has each
assignment separated by participation, individual, and team assignment.At the top of the
Assignment page is a section where it displays the course title, the student’s cumulative score
and their grade.

2.1.1 Submitting and Assignment
Weekly assignments are listed under the Assignment tab in the main forum. To submit an
assignment for a specific week, click on the assignment title in the table for that specific week.
This will take you to a page where the student will be able to upload the assignment. Once
uploaded and posted, the assignments page will display the date/time that the assignment was
posted. In that section, the student will be able to see the earned point and possible points
awarded for that assignment.
2.1.2 Class Grades
In the main forum you can view your current grades by clicking on the Grade tab. Grades are
listed according to the week’s assignments that have been submitted.

Chapter 3 Library Tab
This is an over view look at some of the sections used under the Library Tab. Search, eBook,
Center for Writing Excellence, Center for Mathematics Excellence, Skillsoft and Student Labs
will be the main points of this User Manual.
Figure 3.0 Image of the Entire Library Tab
3.1 Search
3.1 Search Keywords
Use Search key with
whole titles, author's
name or partial terms.
These items help the
students locate
newspaper articles,
scholarly publications,
book reviews, reports,
and conference
proceedings.

3.2 eBooks
Teacher has assigned a book for the class reading. Choose from hundreds of eBooks(Electronic
Books) where in this section. eBooks are broken up into
Business and Management
Education
General Studies
Health and Human Services
Information Technology
Doctoral
Figure 3.2 eBook
3.3 Center for Writing Excellence
Writing Excellence is where students can post their papers for Writing help, Grammar help and
Plagiarism Checker. This is designed for any student to get the assistance he or she needs to
excel in writing and communication skills.
3.4 Center for Mathematics Excellence
Need help with math or just review the
basics, then click on the Center for Mathematics
Excellence link. This section is full of tutorials,
videos, practice problems, tip sheet and Power
Points for the student in need. Plus a helpful link
to Live Math Tutoring, a one on one interaction
that discuss topics and questions from your class.
3.3 & 3.4 Center of Writing and Mathematics Excellence
3.5 Skillsoft
Skillsoft is a link to the online training and on the job tool. This link will give the student the
resources to move along the career path with eLearning. With search for, category and my
progress, this tool can promote learning at the students finger tips at any time of the day.
Search and LEARN
Catalog
My Plan

My Progress
3.5 Skillsoft
3.6 Student Labs
Student labs a forum that discusses information, topics and issues that pertain to the success of
students at University of Phoenix.This forum mixes tips and websites by Moderators and
students alike. Questions and answers light up sticky note format that has fellow students
helping other students achieve his or her goals.
Moderators
JoyV'Marie
LiaPapadopoulos
3.6 Student Labs
Lab Hours (Arizona time)
Monday & Tuesday – 7 to 11 AM
Wednesday & Thursday – 11 AM to
3 PM
Friday – 7 to 11 AM
Saturday – CLOSED
Sunday – 11 AM to 3 PM
Please note: The Lab will not be
staffed by a moderator outside of
these hours

Chapter 4 Program Tab
The University of Phoenix program tab is set up in a two-column format. The main column
contains all the information pertaining to the student's program both on a personal level and a
general level. On this tab, the student will find grades, messages from the University in the
Letter Center, information on transfer credits, and other information.
Figure 4.0 below shows the top of the Program tab.
4.1 Degree Progress
Figure 4.1 Degree Progress
The first section the
student sees is his
progress in his own
program. This
includes the percent
completed, the
program, GPA and
credit information.

4.2 Program Contacts
While at the University of Phoenix, a student has support from many individuals. In the Program
Contacts box, students will find people who support them as they pursue their degree. The
program contacts are broken up by program.
Figure 4.2
4.3 My Program
The My Program section is personalized to each student.
Figure 4.3
The My Program tab shows a student's schedule and grades, any transfer credits they have, as
program credits. For example, when the student clicks into the Schedule and Gradeslink, they
will have their status, GPA, last date of attendance, as well as all Current and Upcoming classes
in their view. Their program contacts are also viewable on this page.
Shown in Figure 4.2 are
program contacts. The
two top contacts are for
the student's Bachelor's
program and the two
bottom contacts are from
the student's Bachelor's
program. A student can
easily reference their
Academic and Financial
advisors by phone or
email.

Each link a student clicks into will show information pertinent to their program. The student
can easily see how their program has progressed and what courses are upcoming.
4.4 Other Information
As a student reviews this page, he or she will find Services provided by the University including
student workshops and commencement information, Credit Assessment Services, Publications
and other information regarding the University of Phoenix.

Chapter 5 Account Tab
This next installation into the manual is the Account Tab. From this tab the student can access
their account, payments, and for grad students the university of Phoenix iGrad. The main page of
the account tab can be sectioned into three columns: the left, center, and right columns. Each one
pertains to certain aspects of the students account.
Figure 5.0 Image of the Entire Account Tab
5.1 My Account
Figure 5.1 Left Column (My Account)
The left column
contains links to the
student’s My Profile,
Change Password,
Change
Address/Contact
Information, My
Student Verification
Information, and a
link that allows the
student to acquire
Adobe Reader.

5.2 Payments
The center column of the page is formulated to help the student access their account Payments. It
is also where the student can view their Account Summary, Payment History, Tax Forms/1098-
T, and Employer/Tribal Academic Partnership Program. This section allows the student to:
Pay Bills
Access Payment History
Collect Tax Forms
Select Employer or Tribal
affiliation
Figure 5.2 Payments Column
5.3 Financial Literacy
The third column within the Accounts section is for students to understand finances and their
options are.
5.4 University of Phoenix iGrad
The University of Phoenix has gathered
tools for the student to use. These tools are
used to help a student understand how to
make important financial decisions. This
subsection of the account page allows each
student to take separate learning modules to
help build knowledge and skills while
utilizing resources to the student’s
advantage.
Figure 5.3 Financial Literacy

Chapter 6 PhoenixConnect
The PhoenixConnect tab allows students to interact with their peers. This part of the student
website is an interactive social media site. It helps students keep in touch with other students and
allows them to discuss other topics that are happening around them in the outside world. The
student can also update their status and search for other friends and classmates.
Figure 5.0 Image of the Entire Account Tab
5.1 Top Quick Links
Figure 5.1 Top Quick Links
The top quick links
has shortcuts to send
the student to different
pages linked to
PhoenixConnect. The
different links include
the Overview, People
Directory,
Communities, Groups,
Blogs, Guidelines and
Tips, and a search bar.

6.2 Overview (Main Page)
The overview page is where the student is sent to first. On this page there are shortcuts to other
subsections of the PhoenixConnect site. These subsections have previews of certain topics and
display them on the overview page. The subsections included on the overview page are:
My Communities & Groups
Learning Communities
Community Activity
Profile Status
Quick Links
o My Communities
o My Groups
o Blog Posts
o Recently Viewed Content
o Friends
Community Guidelines
Recent Blog Posts
Top Liked Content
6.2 Overview
6.3 Left Column
The left column of the page is comprised of Figure 6.3 Left Column
My Communities & Groups, Learning Communities,
and Top Liked Content. If the student has joined any
groups or communities within the Student website,
they’ll show up in the box for the student to easily
gain access to. Learning Communities is a box located
in the middle of the page in between My Communities
and Groups. The links contained here are for the student
to use when they need help. The links will take
the student to different portals of PhoenixConnect
where they will be able to gain more knowledge and
understanding of certain topics. The farthest part of the
column is where the Top Liked Content is. This box holds
the site’s top discussion. This allows the student to access
topics of discussion that pertain to what’s going on in the
real world.
6.4 Center Column (Community Activity)

6.4 Community Activity
Figure 6.5 Right Column
6.5 Right Column
The center of the page is devoted
to the student’s community. This
area of the page is comprised of
the student’s status (what he or she
is doing) and what the other
students are discussing. This part
of the webpage has multiple filters
for the student to use. If they want
to only see the activity
from their friends, they can by
clicking on the link “Friends”.
The right column contains a quick link to the student’s
profile for editing. It also includes quick links to the
student’s communities, groups, blog posts, recently
viewed content, and friends. Below them are links to the
Community Guidelines; this is where the student can
check out the guidelines for appropriate behavior while
in the community. The final area on the column is
devoted to recent blog posts. This is where the student
can view and interact with blog posts that have been
posted recently.

Conclusion
After reading this manual,the audience will have a general understanding of the University of
Phoenix website. There are several additional introduction classes available to assist students
with an in-depth understanding. The advanced classes are optional but offered in workshop
format at a university campus.
The site is organized to help students further their online education, it is intuitive and user
friendly. The manual was designed for the beginning student as an overview. Students are
encouraged to login and try the different hyperlinks to gain a better understanding of the content.
Additional information is available in the Power Point presentation. Students are encouraged to
review this document to better understand the navigation and capabilities of the application.

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