What is an online class?
Online classes are General Education or Developmental classes that are just like the ones offered at your local college. The main differences are:
- you can learn about your assignments and do your coursework whenever you like at the time most convenient to you.
- you will access the course information by logging onto the Internet
- you will communicate with your instructor and classmates via email or a discussion bulletin board.
Who should take an online class?
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Are you self-motivated? |
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Do you like to figure things out on your own and work by yourself? |
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Do you like the challenge of working with new technology? |
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Are you good at remembering deadlines without being reminded? |
Then YOU should take a virtual class.
Take the Successful Online Skills Survey to determine whether or not you are the type of person who will probably be successful in an online class.
Does an online class transfer?
The information and assignments for an online class are the same as they are for the comparable on-campus class.
How much does an online class cost?
It costs the same amount as a regular on-campus course at your local college.
How do I sign up for an online class?
The same way you register for a class offered at your local college.
What computer skills do I need for an online class?
You don’t have to be a computer expert. You only need to know how to:
- Navigate the Internet.
- Use email, including how to attach a file to an email message.
- Download a program from the Internet and install it.
- Do a search on the web.
If you have trouble with any of the above, all of these skills are covered in this Survival guide. If you still have problems, you may consider taking an introductory computer class.
What type of computer do I need?
- Computer, either IBM compatible or a Macintosh
- Modem, 56K or faster
- A web browser software, preferably Netscape 7 or Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- An email program
- A word processing program
- Adobe Acrobat Reader Download the free reader
How can I connect to the Internet?
- You must provide your own dial-up access to the Internet unless you are using the computer labs available on your local campus or at a public library.
- When can I start my online class?
- You can begin on the first day of class.
- After I register for my online class, how do I begin?
- The most important first step is to complete an orientation for online classes. You can do this online at http://www.taftcollege.edu/dl/begin.htm
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