WELCOME TO BROOKLINE COLLEGE

1. WELCOME TO BROOKLINE COLLEGE

3. AGENDA • Welcome to Brookline College • Introduction • Why Online • What to Expect • Ensure That You Are Set Up for Success • What Our Online Classroom “Feels Like and Looks Like” • The Expectations • Resources • How To Get to Graduation

4. WHO’S WHO AT BROOKLINE COLLEGE? • Janet Melton – Chief Academic Officer • Brent Passey – Campus Director Online Operations • Dr. Liliya Tishchenko – Online Director of Education • Wendy Davidson – Director of Admissions • Lynette Marmolejo – Online Student Services Advisor We are here to help!

5. BROOKLINE COLLEGE MISSION STATEMENT • Brookline College is an independent, accredited institution dedicated to meeting the educational needs of a developingmulticultural society. The institution is committed to preparing students academically and professionally to meet the constantlychanging employment requirements of business, industry, public service organizations, and medical support agenciesfunctioning in a highly advanced and expanding technological community

6. YOU ARE NOW PROFESSIONALS IN TRAINING • The Definition of a Professional is….. • (1): characterized by or conforming to the technical or ethical standards of a profession (2): exhibiting a courteous, conscientious, and generally businesslike manner in the workplace • The professional that employers will be looking for??? • YOU!

7. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IN THE ONLINE LEARNING WORLD AT BROOKLINE? • Computer Requirements • Login Credentials • Password Resets • Textbook Access • VitalSource

8. Online Computer Requirements • Students must have regular daily access to a computer that meets the following minimum requirements: • A functioning e-mail account • Access to Microsoft 2010 or Microsoft Office 365 • Intel13 Processor or higher • A monitor capable of displaying 1024x768 at 16 bit color • Minimum 4 GB of RAM • High-speed internet access on LAN connection (DSL or faster) • While dial-up or blue tooth (hotspot) may work, it may not be suitable for many applications • A supported web browser • Mozilla Firefox, version 37 or greater • Adobe Flash, version 10 or greater • Safari, version 6 or greater • Many of the applications for learning require students to only use a desktop or laptop computer for maximum performance. • MindTap – Cengage Unlimited • Many Learning exercises will not work on a tablet or cell phone • Connect - McGraw Hill • Many Learning exercises will not work on a tablet or cell phone

9. Online Computer Requirements • Sound card and computer speakers to listen to audio presentations • Adobe Flash, version 17 or higher • Adobe Reader, version DC • Java, version 8 or greater • Note: Best practice is to allow application software (QuickTime, Adobe Reader, etc..) to update as new versions are released. Students will need to allow Popups from Brookline College Learning Management System; (LMS), Cengage Unlimited MindTap and McGraw Hill Connect to maximize learning capabilities. • Operating Systems for PC Users: • Windows 7 – 32 or 64 bit • Windows 8 – 32 or 64 bit • Windows 10 – 32 or 64 bit • Operating Systems for Mac Users: • OSX 10- version 10.8 or newer • Apple QuickTime • ** Safari may not work with some of the MindTap or Connect activities, students should download Mozilla Firefox and enter their course directly through Cengage Unlimited or McGraw Hill connect** • Additional requirements for the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program: • 6 GB free hard disk space • Additional requirements for tablet users: • Window PC or access to Windows PC in order to attach and upload documents • MindTap activities and Connect activities may not work on a tablet

10. Log in Credentials • What are my log in credentials? • How do I reset my password? • How do I reach tech support?

11. Your course with Cengage MindTap • Computer Requirements • Login Credentials • Password Resets • Textbook Access • VitalSource • Read the resources that are provided from Cengage • Brookline Start Strong MT • Cengage Unlimited Student Walkthrough Moodle Each of these links will give you the student helpful information on setting up your Brookline Cengage Unlimited Account (there is no cost to you) https://online.brooklinecollege.edu/course/view.php?id=13985

12. Opening Your Cengage MindTap assignments • Just click on a course MindTap assignment, it will prompt you to register (you only have to do this once) • Once you are registered, your assignment will pop up and your work will be recorded within Cengage MindTap gradebook, your instructor will port your grades over to Moodle.

13. Cengage e-book • Click on the: Click Here for your Cengage Unlimited Subscription • When it opens: type in the ISBN: number provided in red • Or on your syllabus, type in the name of your text book, and add it to your Unlimited Account. • https://online.brooklinecollege.edu/course/view.php?id=1576

14. Vital Source e-book • Just click on the e-book link and it will open up into VitalSource. If you do not have an account set up, it will prompt you to set one up.

15. KEYS TO SUCCESS • What are your Expectations? • You should expect both highs and lows. • What do you Believe? • Believe in yourself, believe you can succeed, believe you can overcome a setback. • Monitor your Attitude – Stay Positive. • It’s easy to slip into negative thinking, check yourself regularly. • Create Habits for Success. • Success or failure is the culmination of your daily habits. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND

16. KEYS TO SUCCESS • What you BELIEVE to be true about your educational experience will… • …Dictate your ATTITUDE when you face good and bad times… • …and the HABITS you develop while in your program… • …Should be the thing that determines your EXPECTATIONS when it comes to success. • This is about “GRIT” – grit is the key factor in student success and it has nothing to do with how smart you are. • https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=ted+talk+on+student+grit&&view=detail&mid=769832B140864DA33C9B769832B140864DA33C9B&&FORM=VDRVRV

17. KEYS TO SUCCESS • These may seem simple, but you’d be surprised how many of our students do not… • Go to class – Login frequently, set a personal schedule, make time. • Put in the work – in the classroom, in the library, at home – commit to the process. • Engage others – Of all the people you meet, you never know who might save you or who you might save. • Ask for help – This isn’t always easy and if you’ve done the first three things don’t be afraid to ask Brookline or a friend for help during a rough patch. • Never, ever QUIT – Persistence is key to graduation. Quitting is never an option. If you’ve done the first four steps, then there’s usually a much better option than just walking away. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

18. WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT IN THE ONLINE LEARNING WORLD AT BROOKLINE? • Faculty that engage in the classroom on a regular and frequent basis. • Weekly requirements that must be met • Weekly assignments • Access to faculty • Access to staff • https://online.brooklinecollege.edu/

19. RESOURCES FOR ONLINE STUDENTS • Career Services • Natasa.peric@brooklinecollege.edu • Tutoring Services • Lynettemarmolejo@brooklinecollege.edu • Financial Aid • Contact your financial aid advisor that your were assigned during the enrollment process

20. GRADUATION • Before you know it, you will be GRADUATING • To get there it will take • Hard Work • Dedication • Positive Attitude • Excellent Attendance • NO EXCUSES • We will be there every step of the way WITH you!

21. QUESTIONS?