Online Orientation for WebCT Courses

Celeste Fenton, Ph.D.Hillsborough Community College

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Welcome!Hello, I am Dr. Fenton, your instructor for the online course you have registered for. Since this is an online course, we are going to do an online orientation. First, let me tell you how to log into your online course.

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Step OneAccess the HCC Website at www.hccfl.edu

Click on Online@hcc

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Step TwoThe distance learning at HCC welcome page opens.

Click on the hcconline.blackboard.com link

A Security Alert window opens, click OK

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Step ThreeThe log in page opens.

Prior to logging in, it is advisable that you

a)Take note of information concerning online help, tutorials, and log in instructions

b)Perform a Browser Check

c)Read the information on Pop-up Blockers

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Step Foura) User Name = the first initial of

your first name, the first initial of your last name followed by your seven digit student ID number *(Type in lower case with no spaces or dashes)

b) Password = the first initial of your first name, the first initial of your last name followed by your seven digit student ID number* (Type in lower case with no spaces or dashes). You will be prompted to change your password the first time you log in. Write the password down so you will remember it.

a) Click OK

* You can find your student ID on your registration form

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Example: If your name is Chris Smith, and your seven digit student ID is 1234567, then yourUser Name = cs1234567Password = cs1234567

Step FiveClick on the course title of the course you are registered for

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Congratulations!

You have successfully logged into your course.You will continue the Orientation inside your course to become familiar with the location of important information.

Once you have logged into your course, continue your orientation by clicking on

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