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1.2 How Technology Has Transformed the Way We Learn

A Closer Look: Connecting With Classmates

Sometimes your discussions with your classmates will reveal you have something in
common, or you might want to carry on a conversation with them about something
unrelated to the assignment. For this purpose, you have the online Ashford Café. Like
a city coffee shop, the Ashford Café is the place to get to know your classmates; talk
with them about your personal life, favorite sports teams, or other topics; and share
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experiences. You will also find links to social media sites such as Pinterest, LinkedIn ,
Google+, Twitter, and Instagram, where you can connect with classmates outside of class.
(Social media links are also available in the Student Portal.) Watch the following video to
discover how you can break the ice and get to know your classmates: http://
ashford.mediaspace.kaltura.com/media/Using+the+Ashford
+Cafe /0_er04pg2k/19511472.

You can also join one of Ashford University’s online student groups and organizations,
which are listed here: https://www.ashford.edu/online-learning-experience/student-
support/student-organization. You are also welcome to join the CHAMPS Peer Mentoring
Program, which will con-nect you with experienced, successful Ashford students. Check
out the following link for more information: http://www.ashford.edu/student_services/
champs.htm.
Reflection Questions

1. In what ways have you already begun connecting with classmates?
2. What groups and organizations are you interested in joining?

Last, but certainly not least, you have a team of university staff members who are eager
to assist you and a wealth of electronic tutorials and other resources to help you learn.

Ashford University 24-hour Technical Support
Center. The technical support center can help you with problems concerning the course
website or with accessing, sending, or retrieving course materials on your computer. You
can reach the support center through a link in your current class or by phone. The Ashford
Writing Center (http://awc.ashford.edu) and Ashford Online Library links also contain
learning resources—they can connect you with writing tutors or librarians who can help
you succeed in your classes.

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