TCC Internet Classes Require: |
- Internet access
- A valid MyTCC email account
- Internet Explorer 6 or greater (available
free on the Microsoft site)
The browser MUST have 128
bit encryption.
- intermediate Internet skills
- intermediate word processing skills
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Recommended Hardware |
| Pentium III computer or higher |
Macintosh running OS X |
- 1 Ghz
- 512 mb RAM
- sound card/speakers
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- 512 mb RAM
- sound card/speakers
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Students may enroll in an
Internet course and use TCC’s on-campus computer labs to access
the course. Pending each campus lab’s hours of operation, computers
are available on a first-come, first-served basis
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| Internet
Access |
- Modem: 56 kps (minimal requirement - may encounter some
problems)
- Broadband recommended for online courses.
- Broadband required for courses with streaming video (DSL, Cable)
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Recommended Software |
- Windows 98/2000/XP/Vista or Mac OS X operating system
- Internet Explorer 6 or greater (Internet
Explorer available
free on the Microsoft site) The
browser MUST have 128 bit encryption.
- Microsoft Office (Microsoft Office XP, 2003,
2007)
- Free download for TCC students
- Login to Blackboard
- Go to Organization tab
- Search for: software
- Click Enroll button and follow on-screen instructions
- In general, Microsoft
WORKS, WordPerfect, Wordpad, and Notepad WILL NOT WORK for
submitting assignments. Please check your instructor's
requirements!!
- Antivirus software, such as Norton or McAffee
If you do not want to purchase antivirus software, you may download one
from a free web site.
- Java (available
free from Sun Microsystems)
NOTE: Tulsa Community College does not recommend, endorse,
or support any of
the above mentioned free software. The listings are merely provided for your convenience. |
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| Streaming
Video Requirements |
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Enrollment
Requirements |
- All students are required to complete the
Distance Learning Internet
Orientation.
- Costs for distance learning courses are the same as on-campus
courses.
- You must meet any course pre-requisites listed in the catalog.
Enroll via the Student
Web.
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| Class
Access |
- Classes are accessible via the Internet 24 hours a day/7days a week.
- You may take a class by accessing the Internet from home, work, or TCC
computer lab.
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| What's
Involved in Taking an Internet Class? |
- Students must complete the
Distance Learning Internet
Orientation.
prior to starting an Internet class. (Instructors may require
an additional course orientation.)
- Instruction is provided via the Web, CD-ROM (if applicable), and/or textbook
materials.
- Assignments are posted on the class web page.
- Students upload assignments to the class web 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).
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Characteristics of a TCC Internet Class |
- Study times that are convenient to you.
- Individual interaction with the instructor.
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You may also enroll on-campus or through TCC’s Telephone registration. Telephone
Registration numbers are:
