Online Learning Environment Scavenger Hunt
Introduction
Learning how to navigate the online classroom environment is essential to your academic
success. GCU’s Learning Management System (LMS) LoudCloud has many resources to help
you become a successful graduate student.
Directions
View the LoudCloud Walk to Class Tutorial as well as search LoudCloud to find answers to the
questions below. You should complete the guide while navigating the LoudCloud environment.
Part A: Answer each prompt.
1. List the items on the screen when you first enter a course in LoudCloud.
Weekly Calendar
Forums
Announcements
Gradebook
Assessments
2. Under the “Dashboard” drop down menu in LoudCloud, click on “Student Resources" and
then “Student Success Center”. Once in the Student Success Center, search for “Classroom
Policies” and review GCU’s participation policy. What do you need to do to make sure you
are properly participating in the online classroom?
To properly participate in the online classroom, we are to have post three substantive posts
each week. We are to not only post our initial post but are encouraged to have in depth
conversations with our peers in the class. We are to use sources, ask questions, and
demonstrate scholarly work.
© 2018. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
Introduction
Learning how to navigate the online classroom environment is essential to your academic
success. GCU’s Learning Management System (LMS) LoudCloud has many resources to help
you become a successful graduate student.
Directions
View the LoudCloud Walk to Class Tutorial as well as search LoudCloud to find answers to the
questions below. You should complete the guide while navigating the LoudCloud environment.
Part A: Answer each prompt.
1. List the items on the screen when you first enter a course in LoudCloud.
Weekly Calendar
Forums
Announcements
Gradebook
Assessments
2. Under the “Dashboard” drop down menu in LoudCloud, click on “Student Resources" and
then “Student Success Center”. Once in the Student Success Center, search for “Classroom
Policies” and review GCU’s participation policy. What do you need to do to make sure you
are properly participating in the online classroom?
To properly participate in the online classroom, we are to have post three substantive posts
each week. We are to not only post our initial post but are encouraged to have in depth
conversations with our peers in the class. We are to use sources, ask questions, and
demonstrate scholarly work.
© 2018. Grand Canyon University. All Rights Reserved.
