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OwlConnect Fundamentals is the first step towards getting access to the system. The self-paced training is split into two parts, each taking approximately 1 hour. All users must complete the Fundamentals course for “view-only” access to the system. Course completion is required before enrolling in any of the functional area specific courses, such as prospect management, event management, etc.
Topics covered in this post:
- Mandatory Data Security and Employee Confidentiality Agreement
- Launching Self-Paced Training – Part I
- Launching Self-Paced Training – Part II
- Technical Help
- Frequently Asked Questions
1. Mandatory Data Security and Employee Confidentiality Agreement
Prior to beginning training, all users MUST FIRST complete the mandatory data security and employee confidentiality agreement. The agreement followed by the Fundamentals course registration are available via this link using your Net ID as your login: http://catalog.rice.edu/browse/owlconnect/courses/owlconnect-data-security-policy-and-confidentiality-agreement
Once you select Agree and Submit the Quiz, you will be provided with an option to either 1) enroll and begin self-paced training OR 2) register to attend an instructor-led Fundamentals course. There is NOT a separate link for the Fundamentals course, you will access the Fundamentals course links once the agreement is signed.
If you started the agreement process, but did not complete it, you will need to go log into https://canvas.rice.edu/ and look for the Data Security Policy and Confidentiality Agreement course from your Dashboard. Again, after you complete the agreement, you can then sign up for either the self-paced or instructor-led Fundamentals course.
2. Launching Self-Paced Training – Part I
- To enroll, use your net ID as your login, and complete the agreement above. The Self-Paced link will then provided to you.
- Once you enroll, you can easily stop and resume the Self-Paced course by visiting https://canvas.rice.edu/ and look for “Self-Paced Part 1: Fundamentals of OwlConnect” in your Dashboard.
3. Launching Self-Paced Training – Part II
For those who ALREADY COMPLETED Part 1:
- Log in to Canvas at: https://canvas.rice.edu/
- Click on the Dashboard icon
- Go to the course titled: Self-Paced Part 1: Fundamentals of OwlConnect
- Under the Home option, select Modules
- Scroll down the page to the Course Completion module, then click on End of Part 1 & Next Steps
- A link to register for Part 2 is provided
4. Technical Help
- For technical issues with Canvas, please send an email to: helpdesk@help.rice.edu
- For OwlConnect training environment issues, please send an email to owlconnect@rice.edu.
After you complete each training unit, you may receive course notification emails. To turn off these notifications, see the following document for details: https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-10624-4212710344
5. Frequently Asked Questions
How do I DROP a course that I am already enrolled in?
Please note that the course instructor is not able to drop you from the course. To drop a course, log in to Canvas Catalog at https://catalog.rice.edu/ and then locate the course on the page. Next to the course, look for a small gear icon and you will have an option to DROP. By dropping the course, you may be opening up a spot for a class that is at capacity.
How do I return back to the Self-Paced course once I have already started it?
You will log in to Canvas at https://canvas.rice.edu/ and then click on the Dashboard. After locating the course in your Dashboard, click on the course and then go to Modules, which is located under the Home option. To resume, you can click on the module that is still in progress or the next module not yet started.
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