we've mentioned, the Feng Shui, and Wedding and Event Planning Courses require a high school diploma or equivalency. Other than that, there are three things we need you to bring to your Sheffield Course: We do the rest. You can count on us to give you the education you need to succeed in your chosen field.

When you take an online course you need to prepare yourself as you would for any course in a classroom setting. Key differences are that your teacher is online and not face-to-face, and your lessons are on a computer. In an online course, time management is critical to success because most activities can be accomplished asynchronously, which means you don't necessarily have to be online at the same time as your instructor or other students.

Most classes require you to navigate with a browser that you are familiar with, word processing, and that you can send and receive e-mail. You must also be highly motivated to learn and be self-disciplined to meet course deadlines.

Yes, of course you can! An online course does have a different set of requirements than a traditional face to face class though. Time management is a key feature of an online course. I will not be there to remind you in class if something is due or if you need to finish a project. You will have a calendar and a course schedule, but I expect that you can complete the work based on the information provided in those (for due dates, etc).

Students need adequate keyboard skills and good written skills. Experience using email and a web browser is highly recommended. Students also need to be self-motivated. Falling behind in an online course makes it very difficult to succeed. Keep in close contact with your instructor and login several times a week to keep up.

Make a schedule of the specific time periods you will devote to studying this course and stick to it. Be sure to read all the material carefully. Complete all of the activities and Self Checks; they were created to help you understand the concepts presented in the course. Restudy any material that you do not understand. Use the Communications area to converse with your teacher and classmates, to ask questions, and to discuss the concepts you are learning.

soon as you register for your online course, you should contact your instructor, preferably by e-mail. Be sure to use the e-mail account that the College provides you via My NWACC Connection (your "nwacc.edu" account). A list of instructor contact information can be found on the Instructor Contacts page of the Distance Learning website. There is also a Faculty and Staff Directory on the main public College website.

Course Compass is a course management system, like WebCT. We use Course Compass at NWACC for a few of our courses, because the course content the departments need for those courses to be taught online is not available in WebCT format. Current online courses that use Course Compass include all Math courses (though some also use WebCT for communications) and Intro to Criminal Justice.

There are at least three methods you may use to take an online course since you do not have to study the course materials online. You may print out the certificate of completion once you pass the quiz. Method B: Take an online course entirely on a computer. Here are the recommended procedures: You may print out the certificate of completion once you pass the quiz. Method C: Take an online course using any techniques mentioned in Methods A & B.

Online courses are self-directed. That means that, unlike the face-to-face classes that you are probably more familiar with, you will be solely responsible for keeping up with course work and doing a lot of learning on your own rather than having the instructor guide you step-by-step, as would happen in a traditional classroom. Here are some tips to help you succeed in your on-line courses: Be organized.

Yes, email is the primary means of communication between you and your instructor. Minnesota West students are eligible for a free student email account. Instructors require that you use your student email with an online course.

You do not need proof of specialized computer training to succeed in our online courses. However, it would be helpful if you have a working knowledge of the following: Be able to “bookmark” or set as a “favorite” your class home page, and other frequently visited websites The best one to take at SPC is CTS 1101 Basic Computer and Information Literacy. You must demonstrate Computer/Information literacy competency before graduation, and this course meets this requirement.

While VAPS students are strongly supported by the instructor and school mentor, students need to be self-motivated so they do not fall behind. Students must be able to stay on task, meet deadlines and ask for assistance when needed. Some keyboarding skills and knowledge of email and using a web browser are also helpful. If you have additional questions, please contact Cathy Cheely 804.225.2972 at the Department of Education.

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Ambition, creativity, strong motivation, and a high energy level. These are the same characteristics needed for success in the business community. Of course, to be accepted into the MBT program, they also need a strong academic record that demonstrates potential for classroom success.

In this or any class, you need to develop a strategy to complete your assignments successfully. Before attempting any homework assignment, here is what you should be doing: Prepare in advance-read the chapter before I lecture and work through the chapter tutorials after the class if you didn't understand the steps. Use your Assignment Sheet-print the Assignment Sheet and cross off each and every step as you complete it.

Strong discipline and desire to succeed. You'll need to log-in to class often during the typical week, motivating yourself to meet the requirements for success. Ability to work well independently. You'll develop the support of fellow learners all taking the same coursework together, but it will be different than a typical classroom environment. If you work well independently, your chance of success is higher. Computer savvy.

Check out the links to WCET member institutions at http://wcet.info/membership/current.asp or you can try the Southern Regional Education Board's Electronic Campus at http://www.electroniccampus.org/.

Any computer that has Internet access. The computer you are using to read this message would work just fine.

The most basic requirements are a computer, and e-mail address and a connection to the Internet. CyberMed will provide participants with additional software that will allow access to course modules. In addition, there are some computer configurations that may enhance your participation in our online courses. Please see our Tech Stuff page for more information.

Online students communicate with their instructor via course discussion board or email. Course instructors will respond to inquiries each weekday for the duration of the course. Please note however, that there may be a scheduled study break during which the instructor will not be available. If you require technical assistance, free technical support is available 24/7 for students registered in online courses.

If you have registered for an eCore class, please visit the eCore portion of the Schedule of Classes and carefully read http://www.alt.usg.edu/ecore/index.html. If you have registered for an online course at GSW, you should contact your instructor for further instructions regarding orientation sessions, WebCT login instructions, etc.

No. If you cannot or do not wish to study online, you just need to be connected during the time necessary to log into the course and access the lesson or part of the course that you wish to take. A red, blinking sign turns to green once all the elements of a section have been loaded; at this point you can disconnect and work with that section offline.

Some instructors require attendance at the first class for an orientation. Some instructors require attendance for the orientation, biology labs, midterm and final exam. Most instructors require no attendance at all. All online courses meet the same competencies that the on-campus courses meet. Some activities and assignments are redesigned for the Internet, but they still meet the same competencies.

If you choose to take the online course then the whole course is accessed via the internet. You can complete the course on any computer that is internet accessible –at home, at work, at a friend’s house. It’s your choice when and where you want to take and complete the course. If you choose to take our workbook or video course, all materials will be sent straight to you. It’s then your choice where you want to read or view the materials and take the tests.

You can choose the time?day or night?to log onto your course's web site. Your course timeline, materials, and instructions are waiting online for you to read whenever you need to. And our asynchronous computer conference system means that you can read messages from coursemates?and post messages for everyone else to read?without having to be online at the same time as anyone else. All the messages are there waiting for you when you click on a conference.

We have computer labs at all Touro sites that have Internet access for students working on assignments for courses.