LT Master's New Student Information Guide

Welcome to the University of North Texas Master’s Program in Learning Technologies

 

Now that you are accepted, there are some things you need to do now and some others as you prepare to take courses and to be aware of throughout the program.

 

  • Accepting admission
    • Once you receive confirmation from the department that you are accepted, there is another step. Until you accept your admission, you will not be able to enroll in courses.
    • Accept your admission by logging into my.unt.edu and clicking on the "accept" link in your Student Center.
       
  • Look into Financial Aid to fund your Graduate Education
  • EUID and Email setup
  • Office 365 is available to you as a student
    • As a student at UNT, you have access to both the downloadable and online versions of Office 365. These are accessible through webmail.unt.edu once you have your email set up in the system.
      • Access to Office 365 ends once you complete your time at UNT.
         
  • Degree Plan
    • When you are admitted, you will need to complete a degree plan and the track options are listed at https://lt.unt.edu/masters-0.
      • If you know which track you want to follow, please fill out the appropriate degree plan listed here: https://lt.unt.edu/current-students and then email it to LT-MS-Advising@unt.edu where it will be processed.
      • If you are unsure which track you want to follow, email LT-MS-Advising@unt.edu for an appointment with an advisor. They will help you make a track choice and once you have completed the form, you will email it to the same address.
      • If you need to make changes to your degree plan in the future, LT-MS-Advising@unt.edu is where you will receive advising and forms.
         
  • Deciding on courses and registration
    • Follow your degree plan and take courses when they are offered.
    • It is advised that you take the core courses first with LTEC 5030, 5300, 5220, 5210, and 5610 preferred early in coursework because other curriculum relies on the concepts you will learn in those courses.
      • LTEC 5510 should be taken near the end and 5580 should be taken in your final semester.
    • Information about registration may be found at https://registrar.unt.edu/registration/. If you have registration issues, contact the Registrar's Information Counter by calling 940-565-2111 or visiting Eagle Student Services Center (ESSC) Room 147.
    • Any problems that cannot be resolved that the Registrar says are department issues should be referred to LT-MS-Advising@unt.edu for advising.
  • What to expect at the beginning of the semester
    • Your instructors are likely to email you just before the beginning of the semester or on the first day of classes.
      • Most of our courses are offered online, though a few are not. However, most instructors will send an email welcoming you to the class and letting you know of anything different about their courses.
    • This email will come from the instructor’s primary e-mail address, so contact them there with further questions once you have explored the syllabus or course content in Canvas, which is our learning management system (LMS).
       
  • Canvas
    • Instructure’s Canvas is the official learning management system (LMS), however it may not be the only one you encounter in Learning Technologies. Because part of our purview as a department is learning about, using, and studying a variety learning management systems, you may have courses in different systems ranging from Moodle to Schoology over the course of your time in the program.
    • The link for you to access Canvas is https://unt.instructure.com and your courses should automatically populate as your instructors make them active. You will login with your EUID and password.
    • Coursework will often be submitted through Canvas, though some instructors will ask you to send by email or through another system.
    • There is a Guide and Help built into the left-hand menu within Canvas for everyday questions. If you need additional help, first email UNT’s Center for Learning, Experimentation, Application, and Research (CLEAR) at clearhelp@unt.edu or call 940-565-2708. If you are still stuck, contact your instructor.
       
  • Advising during the semester
    • If you have questions about your degree plan, courses are cancelled and you need to substitute for a semester, issues the Registrar cannot address, or other major challenges that require advising, please contact LT-MS-Advising@unt.edu to ask for help or to make an appointment for a meeting.
      • Always contact your instructor and try to resolve course issues with them first.
      • We cannot address course content or requirements.
      • If you require an Incomplete due to medical or other serious issues, always start with your instructor who should request it. You will need to fill out a form and have it signed by the appropriate parties.
      • Full Withdrawal (W) from courses and the university requires elevated advising with the Coordinator, so email scott.warren@unt.edu to request a phone call to fill out the appropriate paperwork and gain all approvals.

         
  • Graduation
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