Biotechnology

In Agriculture, Food and Human Health

ClassNet Instructions

How do I enroll in ClassNet?

NOTE: Enrolling in Classnet is not the same as enrolling in the course itself. Students must be registered for a course prior to enrolling in Classnet. Classnet is a service provided to the instructors and students to enhance the on-line course experience.

• Go to the ClassNet homepage.
• Follow the link to "ClassNet Main Menu".
• Scroll down to "First-time Options".
• Follow the link to "Enroll as a Student".
• Select the "Gen 308-508" class for the appropriate semester and fill out the form on the "Enroll as a Student" page.
• For more information see "Class Enrollment" Help.

How do I send an Email message using ClassNet?

• Login to ClassNet.
• In the "Student Menu", click on the button labeled "Email".
• Follow the instructions for sending an email message under Email Help.
• Note that it is a good idea to send a copy of the message to yourself.

How do I contact another student in this class?

• Login to ClassNet.
• In the "Student Menu", click on the button labeled "Email".
• Follow the instructions for sending an email message under Email Help.
• You can send a message to a single student, all of the students in the class or a subset of the students in the class.
• Note that it is a good idea to send a copy of the message to yourself.

How do I read a message in the discussion forum?

• Login to ClassNet.
• In the "Student Menu", click on the button labeled "Discuss".
• Click on the appropriate topic (e.g. Module 1 - Questions/Discussion).
• Scroll through the messages related to this topic.

How do I submit a message to the discussion forum?

• Login to ClassNet.
• In the "Student Menu", click on the button labeled "Discuss".
• Click on the appropriate topic (e.g. Module 1 - Questions/Discussion).
• Click on the button labeled "Add Message"
• Fill in the required information blocks and the box labeled "Your Email Address" (under optional information).
• Type your message in the "Message" block.
• Click on the button labeled "Preview Message".
• Click on the button labeled "Post the Message" or "Edit some more" as appropriate.

How do I respond to a message in the discussion forum?

• Login to ClassNet.
• In the "Student Menu", click on the button labeled "Discuss".
• Click on the appropriate topic (e.g. Module 1 - Questions/Discussion).
• Scroll through the messages until you find the appropriate message.
• Click on the button labeled "Respond to this message".
• Fill in the required information blocks and the box labeled "Your Email Address" (under optional information).
• Type your message in the "Message" block.
• Click on the button labeled "Preview Message".
• Click on the button labeled "Post the Message" or "Edit some more" as appropriate.

How do I use the "Chat" feature of ClassNet?

• Arrange for the instructor and/or one or more other students to meet you at a particular time in the course "Chat Room".
• Login to ClassNet.
• In the "Student Menu", click on the button labeled "Chat".
• Type a message in a box in the lower frame of the Web page.
• Look or your message or messages from others in the "Chat Room" in the upper frame of the Web page. The Web page is automatically updated at 10 second intervals.

How do I take a test using ClassNet?

• Login to ClassNet.
• In the "Student Menu", select the exam you want to take in the scrollable window labeled "Assignments".
• Click on the button labeled "Complete".
• Your proctor must now enter the "Password" for this exam in the appropriate box.
• Click on the button labeled "Verify".
• Exams may consist of "Multiple Choice", "Fill-In-The-Blank" or "Short Essay" questions.
• For "Multiple Choice" questions click on the button representing the best answer to the question
• For "Fill-In-The-Blank" questions type in the appropriate word in the box provided.
• For "Short Essay" questions type your answer in the box provided.
• When you are finished with the test click on the "Submit" button at the bottom of the Web page.
• Note that you may change your answers to any of the questions at anytime before you click on the "Submit" button.

Why do I need a proctor take an exam?

• The proctor verifies your identity and supervises the administration of the exam.
• You will need a password supplied by the proctor to access each of the exams. The password is different for each exam.
• You will need to contact your proctor to arrange a suitable time and place to take each exam.

How do I get a proctor?

• Mary Nims (m_nims@molebio.iastate.edu) will act as proctor for all on-campus ISU students taking the course. Mary is the Project BIO secretary. She is located in 339 Sci II. Her phone number is 294-0321.
• Off-campus students will need to identify a proctor in your local community. Additional information and the Proctor Agreement Form.

How do I view my score for a particular test?

• Answers to "Multiple Choice" and "Fill-In-The-Blank" questions are machine graded as soon as you submit a particular exam.
• To view a partial score reflecting your performance on these questions click on the button labeled "Scores" in the ClassNet "Student Menu".
• "Short Essay" questions are graded by the instructor. When these are graded, your final score will be posted on the appropriate "Grades" Web page which can be accessed from the course homepage.

How do I view the correct answers for a particular test?

• Login to ClassNet.
• In the "Student Menu", select the appropriate exam from the scrollable window labeled "Assignments".
• Click on the button labeled "Answers".
• Note that you cannot view the answers until you have completed the exam.