These are precisely the qualities needed to succeed in any learning environment, but the online context puts special pressures on learners to be independent and self-disciplined. A "Suitability Self-Test" is available at this Web site, which can provide you with an analysis of how good a candidate you might be for taking a distant education course.

Equipment classes at the Fitness Factory will be done using the Pilates Allegro Reformer. The Reformer will do wonders for your hips and thighs and educate you about your posture to help build a smarter, stronger, and more balanced body. Intensity of exercises vary based on experience; however, a basic equipment class will cover 10-11 exercises done rhythmically with an emphasis on breath and form.

To reach your class website, you need a computer connection to the Internet. As an SCC student, you are welcome to use our on campus computer labs during open lab hours. Libraries often have computers available for public use. Your instructor will inform you if your course requires specific software.

One will need a backgammon lay-out or board, two sets of checkers or counters with fifteen "men" each in contrasting colors. Since the game is dependent on dice, two regular-sized pairs of standard dice marked with numbers 1 to 6 and a dice cup to use in rolling dice are required. Frequently asked questions during backgammon games usually involve pot size or the winnings. Well, to determine this, a big doubling cube is needed to hold the pot and to indicate the player who doubled.

We welcome volunteers with all skill levels. Training will occur on-site for all of the tasks. If you have special construction skills, email Melissa with your skills and we will direct you to the project that could most use your skills.

All the information you need to learn about taking online courses at Marshall University is at this website: While Marshall University will not purchase this special equipment for you, the Marshall University Disabled Students Services program has a limited equipment inventory available to loan to students on a semester basis. Equipment currently on hand includes manual wheelchairs, electric scooter, tape recorders and players, and a laptop computer.

Some familiarity with web-based interactions - email, bulletin boards, listservs, mailing lists, and chat rooms

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.

Online courses are designed for renewal only. Your Provider Card must be current for that disciple in order to take the online course. You will be asked to show your CURRENT card to the instructor. Provider Cards are good for the entire month in which they expire. Call the office to see what is available, we have very limited seats available during the BLS-R classes held at the SFPA on Mission Street. This is the only location we offer the skills only.

Online web design classes are generally considered advanced software applications or programming courses. Students enrolled in these courses need (at a minimum) strong Windows skills and strong Internet skills, including

Some familiarity with web-based interactions--email, bulletin boards, listservs, mailing lists, and chat rooms will also be useful.

Community convening entails eliciting the various perspectives of participants and working with the group to create an effective response to a situation. Aside from leadership skills for drawing the group together and motivating participation, conveners need to be active listeners, able to understand varying, even conflicting, opinions. This means that conveners must learn to balance the needs of many to accommodate differences and make room for all participants to have a voice.

It takes artistic talent, knowledge of 3 dimensional form, creativity, the ability to work with others, salesmanship, a lot of hard work, and a bit of luck of course.

No, all equipment is provided by the camp, including protective helmets. Be sure to bring jeans or long pants, and shoes with heels are preferred. No sandals or flip-flops are allowed while riding horses. However, if you do have riding helmets, clothing, or shoes, feel free to bring your own gear.

Depending on the floor covering, no special equipment may be needed. Participants may prefer to bring a yoga or exercise mat, blanket or towel to place on the floor beneath them. We often recommend that participants bring a blanket or firm cushion to make sitting on the floor more comfortable for the lower back.

Please keep in mind that the US has a 120 volt electricity system. If any of your equipment is programmed to function with a different system, please bring your own converters and adapters.