I hope you have made your way into your spring courses, reviewed your course calendar, syllabus, and begun to get to know your fellow classmates in the introduction discussion forum. If so, you're on your way!
NCOnline Quick Tip: The Watercooler Q & A
Take a look at Module 0 of your course, where your course syllabus and the 'Meet your Instructor' links are located. You'll also find the Watercooler Q & A forum here.
The Watercooler is a great place to post any course-related questions that may come up throughout the term. Personal questions should always be emailed to your instructor, but general class questions belong here. Chances are, if you have a question about the course, or your instructor's class policies, other students will as well. Think of posts here as raising your hand in class, where everyone can learn from your instructor's answer.
The only silly questions, are the ones we don't ask.