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Fall 2008 Online Students: "Please be aware that 25% of the individual course content for the upcoming Fall 2008 online classes must be completed prior to Friday, October 10. You will be administratively dropped if 25% of the course content is not completed by this date." Introduction to Your Online Course (Instructional video, external link to YouTube) |
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Online CoursesDistance learning can offer many rewards for students; however, challenges exist in making the experience successful. The information in this section is designed to maximize your chances for having a successful experience with online courses at Coffeyville Community College. Are Online Classes right for me?
If you are able to answer "yes" to all of the above questions, then Coffeyville Community College's online course offerings may be right for you. The online class experience does offer the student the flexibility of accessing the course and course subject matter at convenient times and locations. However, this convenience does come at the price of daily face to face communication, explanations, reminders, etc. that you would receive in the classical classroom setting. CCC's online classes are not for everybody, only those individuals with the combination of strong study skills and a motivation to succeed will be successful. How to EnrollFor instructions on the current enrollment process for online courses, click this link. How are online courses offered at CCC?Online courses at CCC are offered using the WebCT online course platform. Access into the WebCT platform is accessible from our main college website through the Online Classes link. Introduction to Your Online Course (Instructional video, external link to YouTube) Advising Information for Online Students (Introduction to academic advising services available to Coffeyville Community College students, external link to YouTube) Online Course GuidelinesStudents in Online classes will gain access into their online classes beginning the first scheduled day of class. Please refer to RavenNet Information for log-in instructions. Equipment and SoftwareWhile a brand-new PC is not required to take online courses, a reliable PC less than five years old is recommended. For some courses, a CD-ROM drive with sound card and speakers may be required. An Internet connection of at least 56k (modem) will be needed. High speed service such as provided via cable or DSL is recommended. Also, a personal email account (not a shared family account) is preferred. Web BrowsersThe web browser is the most important link between you and online courses on the WebCT platform. WebCT is online course delivery service and technology utilized by CCC to offer courses. Current recommendations by WebCT are to use Internet Explorer versions 5.5 or later or Netscape versions 6.0 or later. If you use AOL or Wal-Mart Connect as your ISP, you will need to minimize the AOL or Wal-Mart browser after you connect to your ISP and use either Internet Explorer or Netscape as the browser for your online course. Other browsers such as Mozilla and Opera may work properly with WebCT, but are not currently recommended by WebCT. Computer Literacy SkillsYou must be able to use a web browser. You must be able to use email. You must be able to use a word processing program such as Microsoft Word. If you do not possess these skills, online courses are not recommended. Graham Library Distance Ed ResourcesA growing variety of resources are being made available for distance learning students. Hit the link to see current resources. Examination Proctor Agreement FormIf you are a teacher, librarian, educational administration, or a military education officer, you can proctor exams for students enrolled in CCC online courses. Fill out the Examination Proctor Agreement Form to gain approval from the Director of Distance Education. |
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