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ONLINE COURSES |
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Do online courses begin and end at different times than regular on-campus
courses? |
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No: Online courses start and end on the same dates as evening
courses. |
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Do online courses have final exams, just like regular on-campus courses? |
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Maybe: During the week of final exams, your online instructor
will let you know if you will be taking an exam online or submitting a final
paper. |
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Can I submit my work whenever I am ready? |
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No: Online courses have weekly schedules and due dates for
readings, postings, and tests. Your instructor will let you know what to do each
week and you will have to submit work on a regular, weekly basis, just like a
class on campus. |
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Do I have to be online at the same time as everyone else in class? |
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Maybe: Some online instructors use the live chat function of
WEBSTUDY® to hold office hours or conduct live chats online. Your instructor will
make you aware of any requirement to be online at a certain date and time. |
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Are online courses easier than on-campus courses? |
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No: The content of online courses is identical to that of
on-campus classes. In fact, they require more discipline and maybe even more
time, because students have to read the material by themselves and keep up with
the coursework and writing. |
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Does it take a certain type of student to do well in an online course? |
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Yes! Online learning is not for everyone. We know from
research that students who are independent learners, highly motivated,
disciplined, and good time managers perform well in an online course. |
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Do I need to have a computer background to take an online course? |
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No: Successful online students need to be able to perform the
following tasks comfortably:
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Send and receive e-mails:
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Send and open e-mail attachments (Word files)
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Use Microsoft Word
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Manage files in Word
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Function in online library databases
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Perform basic research on the Internet
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Be able to use a browser, such as Microsoft Internet
Explorer or Netscape Navigator
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Can I use a program other than Microsoft Office and Word to submit my work? |
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No. Students must have access to Microsoft Office and Word in
order to complete writing assignments for distance learning courses. They may
have access from their own home computers, through work, or by using a
university student computer lab. Instructors do not have to accept student work
that is not completed in Microsoft Word. |
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I am not sure if online learning is right for me. Is there a way for me to find
out? |
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Yes! There are several student self-assessment tests
available that are designed specifically to help students decide if the online
environment would suit them.You can take a quick
self-assessment (see link below for assessment) and decide if online courses are
right for you.
Self Assessment Link
After taking the assessment look at the commonly asked questions. |
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