Students taking online classes have a greater responsibility for their own success than students in traditional classroom settings. A successful online learner is one who…
- Is self-motivated to log in regularly, find details about assignments, and seek out help when needed.
- Is self-disciplined and able to work on a flexible schedule without getting behind.
- Can dedicate enough time to each course. Online classes require at least as much time as traditional classes, and often more. A typical 3-credit online course can easily require 9-12 hours per week.
- Is good at reading and writing. Online classes require more reading and writing than traditional, on-campus classes.
- Has good computer skills. You must be comfortable sending and receiving e-mail, navigating web pages, and using computer software, such as word processors.
- Has convenient, dependable access to a computer that meets the technical requirements listed below.
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| What computer hardware and software do I need to take an online course? |
Successful online students have the following:
In addition to the above, the following online courses require special software: |
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| To take this class online… |
You must have access to this exact software… |
| CIS 110 |
Microsoft Office 2010 Professional (including Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010 and Access 2010) |
| CIS 113 |
Microsoft Office 2010 Professional (including Word 2010, Excel 2010, PowerPoint 2010 and Access 2010) |
| DBA 110 |
Microsoft Access 2010 |
| OST 136 or OST 236 |
Microsoft Word 2010 |
