Daily Tasks

Details and FAQs regarding the various tasks a student needs to complete on their myTo Do list.

LECTURES: I would like to speed up my lectures. Is there a way to do this?
You can speed up your lectures in the portal/web application up to 2x regular speed.  We've found that any speed over 1.5x can sacrifice comprehension s...
Mon, 15 Apr, 2019 at 1:54 PM
OUTLINES: I prefer to study using the paper outlines/outline books. Can I do this?
Yes, you may choose to review/read the print outlines.  However, for completion progress purposes (and to move forward in your daily task list) you will nee...
Mon, 15 Apr, 2019 at 2:04 PM
OUTLINES: How do I access the online (substantive) outlines?
The primary way to access your online outlines is to select the specific task “Read: X Outline” from your daily task list or in the category Outlines in Fle...
Mon, 15 Apr, 2019 at 2:02 PM
OUTLINES: I'd like to print my outlines. How do I do this?
You are not able to print the Themis outlines from the online Themis portal.  You should have received printed materials when you ordered your course.  If y...
Mon, 25 Sep, 2017 at 4:47 PM
OUTLINES: Can I do a keyword search in the online outlines?
Yes, there is a search field on the left-margin under the blue Table of Contents button of your online outline.  Simply type in the word(s) you wish to look...
Mon, 15 Apr, 2019 at 2:05 PM
LECTURES: I watched the lecture but it is not completing and I can’t click on another video (or the task is not completing).
The lecture chapters will not be considered complete until the assessment questions have been answered.  Click the Assessments link to the right of the vide...
Mon, 15 Apr, 2019 at 1:56 PM
LECTURES: I don’t want to follow the sequential order. I only want to watch certain videos.
In Flex Study (located in the left-margin portion of your course homepage), under the Lectures button, you will find all video learning tasks.  When you cli...
Mon, 15 Apr, 2019 at 2:07 PM
LECTURES: Can I rewind or fast-forward the lectures?
Yes.  You can rewind and fast-forward by clicking-and-dragging the timer on your video screen.  You will only be able to fast-forward as far as the video ch...
Thu, 15 May, 2014 at 12:05 PM
LECTURES: I don’t want to watch this chapter. Can I skip it?
Yes.  You may skip a chapter at any time by clicking the Assessments link located to the right of the video screen (under Course Outline) .  Once you comple...
Mon, 25 Sep, 2017 at 4:55 PM
LECTURES: I am watching a video and it has frozen on my computer [or continues to buffer]! Now what?
This may have to do with the speed of your internet connection. Please check your signal and click the Play button on the video again. We also recommend ch...
Mon, 15 Apr, 2019 at 2:09 PM