| Internet classes offer the student the flexibility to take a
class anytime day or night – 7 days a week. |
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| What is
involved in taking an online (Internet) class? |
- The class is accessed through the Internet from home,
work, or TCC computer lab.
- The course web site is called Blackboard.
- Instruction is provided via the Web, CD-ROM (if applicable), and
textbook materials.
- Assignments are posted on the Blackboard course site.
- Students submit assignments to the Blackboard course site, or e-mail the
assignments electronically.
- Students communicate with instructors/classmates via e-mail,
group-threaded discussion or live chat..
- Exams are taken on campus, at an approved testing site, or over
the Internet (depending upon the course you are enrolled in).
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| What do
students need in order to take an online class? |
- Internet access (from home, work, or TCC computer lab)
- a valid email address
- hardware and software that meets the
minimum
requirements
(specific courses may have additional requirements)
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| Students must take an
Internet Orientation to
the class prior to beginning their Internet class. Please see the
course
schedule for specific class availability and dates. |
