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Student Overview

Student Overview. Questions Answered By This Orientation. What to expect when taking a course Online? What are the technology requirements? What basic computer skills are needed? How and when to log into my online course(s)? How to participate in my course and turn in work?

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Student Overview

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  1. Student Overview

  2. Questions Answered By This Orientation • What to expect when taking a course Online? • What are the technology requirements? • What basic computer skills are needed? • How and when to log into my online course(s)? • How to participate in my course and turn in work? • Where to purchase my textbooks? • What student support services are available? • Who to contact with questions?

  3. What should I expect when taking a course Online? • Course content & assignments are available on Brightspace • Certain level of independent learning is needed • Requires self-motivation, discipline and great time management skills • Feedback from instructor occurs within 24-48hrs • Frequent participation is key to success • Flexible and convenient to a degree

  4. Myths VS. Reality

  5. Time Commitment • Expect to spend approximately 3-4 hours per credit hour per week • Example: 3 credit hour course requires about 9-12hrs of work per week • Plan a weekly schedule to include your online course work KEEP CALM AND STUDY ON

  6. Academic Dishonesty/Plagiarism • Do your best to submit original work and paraphrase. Always document your sources. • Please refer to the CCC student policy Manual - Pg. 70, 8.17 for plagiarism information • Turn-it-In plagiarism software is used by instructors to support students in avoiding plagiarism

  7. Computer Technology Requirements • Access to a computer (personal, family-owned, library) • PC or MAC can be used* • Mobile devices* • Internet Access • Latest browser and plug-in software GOLDEN RULE: Always have a back up plan! • MAC computers may not be compatible with some Computer Science courses • All course work can NOTbe completed with a Mobile Device • Apps are available for Android and iOS devices

  8. Basic Computer Skills • Internet Browsing • Emailing • Word Processing • Uploading, Downloading, Saving and Retrieving Files • Installing Software

  9. Logging Into Your Online Course Two options • Option 1 Go to CCC Student Portal websiteusing your ccc username and password. For help with the student portal, refer to the portal help guides

  10. Logging Into Your Online Course • Option 2 Go directly to Brightspace, Learning Management System, using your ccc username and password

  11. When Do I Log Into My Course? • FIRST day of class. • You are required to complete week 1 assignments • You are encouraged to log in at least 3 times a week. • NSW(No Show Withdrawal) and dropped from the class. • Students registered in online classes will be issued a no-show withdrawal (NSW) if they do not pursue academic activities within the online environment of the course on at least two separate days prior to the statistical (STAT) reporting day of the class (see No-Show Withdrawals (NSW) & Refunds for information about the NSW refund policy). • Academic activities may include, but are not limited to, the completion of assignments, exams and quizzes or participation in online discussions. Academic activities do not include merely logging onto the course site (or learning management system – LMS, see Learning Management System), or acknowledging that you have read the syllabus. • Failure to show evidence of actively participating in coursework by midterm through discussion forums and turning in assignments, you may receive an ADW (Administrative Withdrawal) and you will be dropped from the class.

  12. How do I participate inmy Online Learning Course? As an online student you will participate in your course in a variety of ways. The most common are: • Brightspace (Student Learning Management System) • Discussion Boards • Assignments • Group Assignments • Turn-it- in Assignments • Collaborate Ultra (live online interactive sessions) • CCC student email account • Proctored and Non-Proctored ExamsProctored exams must be taken at one of the seven CCC testing centers and the number of exams are determined by instructor.

  13. How do I participate in my Online Learning Course?: Examinations • Online courses have two types of exams: • Non- Proctored (exams taken at home ) • Proctored(exams that have to be taken at one of 7 CCC campuses). • Only the selected courses below have proctored exams

  14. How do I participate in my Online Learning Course? : ProctoredExams • If your course has a proctored exam • Schedule an appointment using Timetrade • Access Time Trade from your my.ccc.edustudentportal home page • If you need help, support is available via email at timetradesupport@ccc.edu. Phone support not available

  15. Where Do I Purchase Textbooks? • Onlinethrough the Akademoswebsite • Students who wish to purchase their textbooks from a different bookstore should • firstvisit the Akademosweb site • IDENTIFY ALL of your course materials, and make sure the authors, editions and ISBN #s are the same. NOTE: Financial Aid can be used tobuy textbooks from Akademos.

  16. Who Do I Contact For Support? • Technical support Phone: 312.553.2600 -Technical Support Website • Assignments and course content questions: Contact your instructor via email and/or phone using the phone numbers in the course and syllabus • Instructor issue: • Instructor • Corresponding department at HWC Academic Online Coordinators (AOC)

  17. Who Do I Contact For Support? • Grade appeal • Instructor • Corresponding department at HWC • AOC or Department Chair • Associate Dean of Instruction at HWC • Dean of Instruction at HWC • Vice President at HWC

  18. What Student Support Servicesare available? • Online tutoring – Smarthinking • 24/7 availability • Drop ins, appointments and submissions • 90% tutors- Master/Doctorate degrees • Academic Advising • GradesFirst • Wellness Centers • Disability Access Centers • Libraries • Legal Clinic

  19. Test Your Knowledge • What should you expect when taking an online course? • What are the computer requirements? • How and when to log into my online course(s)? • How to participate in my course and turn in work? • Where to purchase my textbooks? • What student support services are available? • Who to contact with questions?

  20. Please complete orientation feedback form below: https://forms.gle/QnfFHzMypDPf9HYP8

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