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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?
Are you self-motivated?
Do you like to figure things out on your own and work by yourself?
Do you like the challenge of working with new technology?
Are you good at remembering deadlines without being reminded?
Then YOU should take a virtual class.
Take the Successful Online Skills Survey on
page 5 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 an onsite class.
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:
1. Navigate the Internet.
2. Use email, including how to attach a file to an email message.
3. Download a program from the Internet and install it.
4. 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?
You need to have a computer with:
1. DSL, T1, Cable (28.8 recommended)
2. Sound card
3. 16 MB of RAM (32 or above recommended)
How can I connect
to the Internet?
You must provide your own dial-up or broadband 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://online.riohondo.edu/orientations/
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