Welcome to the University of North Georgia's Masters of Education in Middle Grades Math and Science program. Hopefully you received an acceptance letter directing you to this site, which contains very important information on how to begin your studies, as well as guides on other processes and protocols. Please check this site for information regarding questions you may have. Note that these guides are meant for students enrolled in this Georgia on my line (GOML) program. Here are some key steps for getting started:
- Student Email - Upon admission to the University of North Georgia, each student is provided with a student e-mail account. Student e-mail is the official channel of communication between the university and its students. It is the responsibility of the student to periodically monitor his/her student e-mail account and be aware of the information sent by the university. Lack of knowledge that results from failure to monitor university e-mail communications will not excuse students from complying with university policies, procedures and/or deadlines and will not be considered grounds for appeal for relief from those policies, procedures and deadlines. Visit the student email web page on the IT Service Desk blog for details about your username, password, how to access your email and other important email information.
- Banner: This system allows students to register, access their student records and financial aid, and update personal information. Students are strongly encouraged to familiarize themselves with this system. Visit the UNG Banner Web webpage for details on accessing this system.
- Advisement: Dr. Winnie Namatovu winnifred.namatovu@ung.edu
- Calendars: Please see view (and bookmark) the Current Calendar for important dates, such as registration and start of classes.
- Course Registration: Registration is completed through the regular campus registration system, using your Banner log-in username and password.
- Paying for Courses: This is important so that you are not dropped from your courses. You may view your invoice within your Banner account.
- Accessing Courses: For GoVIEW/GOML students, there is also a special course management system, Desire to Learn (D2L). Access your GeorgiaVIEW account by following the on screen instructions.
- LiveText and your Program Portfolio: For your capstone, end-of-the-program project, you are required to complete a Program Portfolio. First, you will purchase a membership to an online management program called LiveText, Inc. Visit LiveText at www.livetext.com and purchase the 'standard' version of LiveText. This online product is a one-time purchase that is good for the length of the program and one year in the field.
VERY IMPORTANT STEP: Once you've purchased LiveText with University of North Georgia, because you'll be taking courses through Valdosta State University too, you'll need to register with both schools. To this, send a brief email to support@livetext.com, give them your LiveText username and ask them to 'add you to the Valdosta State University domain. This will allow you to view both UNG and Valdosta work, as well as allowing instructors from both schools to view your work.
- Your Program Portfolio: Your portfolio will be a collection of your work or 'artifacts' that you've completed in your courses. You will select work that best represents your performance but work that also aligns to the National Board for Professional Teachers standards. Your portfolio will also include a brief reflection in which you will make connections between the standards and your work. The portfolio template can be located and started by following these instructions:
To create your portfolio:
- Log in to LiveText.
- Click on the 'Documents' tab.
- Click on the 'New' button.
- Select the 'North Georgia portfolios' folder.
- Select the 'M.Ed. MGMS Program Portfolio (Middle Grades Math & Science)' template.
- Give your document a name and click on the 'Save as New Document' button. You have now created your portfolio document and do NOT have to 'create' it again!!
To update/work on your portfolio:
- Log in to LiveText.
- Click on the 'Documents' tab.
- Locate your portfolio and click on the title link.
- Now begin working on your portfolio by clicking on the sections (navigation bar) and the 'edit' buttons. The template includes prompts to assist you in completing the portfolio. We recommend that you work on the portfolio throughout your program and not leave it for the end. For further instructions on LiveText, visit the Student Help pages within LiveText. Part of the fee for LiveText includes an online helpdesk. Take advantage of this service by using the email links in the lower right corner of every LiveText screen.
To send your portfolio to your advisor:
- Log in to LiveText.
- click on the 'Documents' tab.
- Locate your portfolio and click on the title link.
- From within your portfolio, click on the 'Send for Review' button.
- From within the 'Document Chooser' window, click on the checkbox next to your portfolio title. Click on Select Document.
- The system will give you a brief confirmation message.
To locate your 'reviewed' portfolio:
- Log in to LiveText.
- Click on the 'Review' tab and locate your portfolio.
Help: For technical questions, contact the campus HelpDesk at helpdesk@ung.edu. For program questions, contact the COE Graduate Office, coegrads@ung.edu