The log-in form will have a link to reset your password once the +course opens.
+ +You should confirm your internet connection is fast enough to stream +videos, and that Youtube is not blocked by your internet +provider. Since the videos are hosted by YouTube, we have no control +over most technical problems with video playback (aside from those +related specifically to our player).
+ +You should also confirm you have a current version of Flash installed. +While our player supports YouTube's HTML5 API (which allows playback without +Flash), this support is experimental.
+6.002x is the pilot course for MITx. While we plan to offer a range of courses in the future, at present, 6.002x is the only course -available.
+available. Specific future offerings will be announced later.You will not be able to log into the course until either the -starting date, or shortly before.
+starting date, or shortly before. If you have problems logging in once +the course has started, please verify that you are using the latest +version of either Firefox or Google Chrome, and have JavaScript and +cookies enabled.Any learner who successfully completes 6.002x will receive an electronic certificate indicating a grade. This certificate will -indicate that you earned it from MITx’s pilot course. In this -prototype version, MITx will not require that you be tested in a -testing center or otherwise have your identity certified in order to -receive this certificate. +indicate that you earned it from MITx’s pilot course. In +this prototype version, MITx will not require that you be +tested in a testing center or otherwise have your identity certified +in order to receive this certificate. MITx certificates are not +planned to count towards MIT course credit.
diff --git a/emails/welcome_body.txt b/emails/welcome_body.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..bc859c88cf --- /dev/null +++ b/emails/welcome_body.txt @@ -0,0 +1,25 @@ +MITx's prototype offering, 6.002x, is now open. To log in, visit + + https://6002x.mitx.mit.edu + +where you will find a login button at the top right-hand corner of the +window. + +Please make sure you're using the latest version of Google Chrome or +Firefox. If you've forgotten your password, the log-in form has a +place to reset it. + +Once you log in, we recommend that you start the course by reviewing +the "System Usage Sequence" in the Overview section, and the "6.002x +At-a-Glance (Calendar)" handout under the Course Info tab. After you +familiarize yourself with the various features of the MITx platform, +you can jump right into the coursework by working on "Administrivia +and Circuit Elements", the first Lecture Sequence in Week 1. + +Thanks for joining us for the ride! + +The 6.002x team + +(Please note that this e-mail address does not receive e-mails -- +if you need assistance, please use the help section of the web +site) diff --git a/emails/welcome_subject.txt b/emails/welcome_subject.txt new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..a905585689 --- /dev/null +++ b/emails/welcome_subject.txt @@ -0,0 +1 @@ +Welcome to 6.002x! diff --git a/help.html b/help.html index 175c6a9252..b542829c1b 100644 --- a/help.html +++ b/help.html @@ -9,7 +9,14 @@Please bear in mind that while we read them, we do not expect to - have time to respond to all e-mails.
+Please bear in mind that while we read them, we do not + expect to have time to respond to all e-mails. For technical + questions, please make sure you are using the latest version + of Firefox + or Chrome, and + include browser and version in your e-mail, as well as + screenshots or other pertinent details.
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