Online Course Orientation

Each team must ensure that students have reviewed and understand the use of these materials.

Requirements:

• Hardware requirements


• Software requirements


• Learning requirements

Software downloads:

• http://support.blackboard.com/

 

Is Distance Learning for You?

Link to Distance Learning web page

• Technical and Skill Requirements for Online Courses


• How to Succeed in an Online Course: Study Skills and Survival Tip

Distance Learning Handbook:

• http://www.distancelearning.org/dlhandbook.html

How-to:

• e-mail, chat, and discussion


• Specific instructions regarding e-mail, chat, and discussion

Netiquette:

• The manners and correctness of interacting online with other students and with instructor

Quiz on Orientation:

Include the following links:

• http://www.distancelearning.org/ Distance Learning Site


• http://www.distancelearning.org/support.html

• Help Desk


• Library


• Counseling/Advising


• Books


• Other Florida Community College at Jacksonville sites for student support

• http://www.distancelearning.org/dlhandbook.html

• Registering for Distance Learning Courses


• Technical and Skill Requirements for Online Courses


• How to Succeed in an Online Course: Study Skills and Survival Tips