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Online Orientation These pages are designed to provide an introduction
to students intending to take either ENG 114 or HIS 121 online. While these
pages will help familiarize you with these courses, it
is strongly suggested that students attend
orientation on campus at the beginning of the semester. Look
over the syllabus and course outline for the course you are interested
in and then read all the other pages. At the bottom of the page, fill out
the form verifying that you have read these pages.
Who Should Take an Online Course? Online courses enable you to adjust your learning since the courses are taught primarily via the Internet rather than in the classroom. Online courses are not easier than traditional courses. Since these courses are academically equivalent to face-to-face classes, they are designed to be just as challenging and academically rigorous. You should plan to spend at least as much time, and possibly more, to be successful. Generally, students should be prepared to connect to the course site at least 2-3 times a week. Some students may need to connect 4 or 5 times a week. Online courses differ from campus-based courses
because:
Distance Education does not mean that you work at your own pace. Online courses are NOT independent study courses. These courses are highly structured and involve frequent interactions with the instructor and with other students enrolled in the course. These courses have schedules that include weekly assignments due on specific days. Some assignments may have specific time deadlines. Students use the Internet for communicating with the instructor, accessing course materials, conducting research, and submitting assignments. Some assignments will require connecting to the course site and then accessing materials at other sites on the Internet. These courses contain interactive components that require students to participate in discussions with classmates. You should be:
Distance Education requires students to become
more responsible for their learning. Instructors create course materials,
develop assignments, and help answer questions. Since students do not meet
in a classroom, they must decide when and where to read the textbook and
to complete assignments. Students need to schedule time to complete assignments.
When there is some confusion, or when students need to ask questions, e-mail
the instructor. Since we do not meet in a classroom, I am not able to look
at you and determine if you have a question.
Take
the Self Evaluation Quiz - Are Online Courses
for Me?
ENG 114 Orientation (face-to-face)
The face-to-face orientation
will allow you to ask questions as they occur to you. You may e-mail me
with questions. It is strongly suggested that
students attend orientation on campus at the beginning of the semester.
You may also want to visit the CFCC Distance
Education page.
After reading either the syllabus and course outline for either ENG 114 or HIS 121, read all of the other pages, fill out the form below and submit. By submitting this form, you are stating that you have read and understood the information on these pages and are aware of your responsibilities and the course requirements. Whenever you see this blue symbol
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, it indicates a page of required readings. This will be information that
you will need to complete assignments.