*Frequently

Asked

Questions

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Hello, I'm Lora Benson-Pezzell, faculty

member at Carrington College

California. I am very excited to be

here and share my knowledge and

expertise with you! This presentation

will answer some questions you may

have about taking an online class.

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Research shows that most

successful online students are:

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• Self-motivated and self-starters

• Have good organizational skills

• Have good time-management

skills

• Are familiar with computers and

the Internet

• Are resourceful and actively seek

answers and solutions to

questions and problems.

Do You Know Online Etiquette?

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• Identify yourself by name in each

email or postings.

• Be supportive and constructive in

your comments to each other.

• Everyone will benefit from a

positive online learning

environment.

• Here is a helpful link on the core

rules of netiquette:

• http://www.albion.com/netiquette/

corerules.html

Be sure to get the following course

information from your Syllabus:

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Go to Course Home, then click on

Syllabus:

Course objectives and Assignments

How to submit assignments

How to label files

Discussion Board Guidelines

Grading Policies

Late Assignment Policy

Attendance Policy

Grading Rubrics

Student Learning Outcomes

Course Schedule

Due Dates for Assignments and Exams

Student Resources: Where Can I find

them?

• What is the hub? It is a student

resource centrally located source for all

of our interactive course materials. In

THE HUB, you will find a technology

enhanced experience specifically

designed for this course.

• It’s the one spot where you can quickly

navigate between all of the resources

that will assist you throughout our

course. As you navigate around THE

HUB, you’ll see that it contains several

different ports, such as the Library.

• Please take some time to familiarize

yourself with what is available in THE

HUB for this course.

• If you have questions about any of this

material or THE HUB itself, please post a

note for me in the Q&A Forum or send

me an e-mail.

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Use Doc Sharing and Webliography

To get more help with computer training and microsoft

office, internet help, APA format and more, go to:

At Course Home, see the tabs on the upper right hand

side:

Click on Doc Sharing:

Doc Sharing contains short, condensed versions of

your chapters,

Powerpoint presentations on Computer Hardware and

The Internet, and some PDF files on APA format.

Click on Webliography:

Here you will find a variety of links on Computer

Training, Internet Help, Microsoft Office, and a link to

our weekly Adobe Live Training meetings.

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What if I need a Tutor?

• Tutor.com, 24/7 online tutoring that connects

you with a one-to-one subject expert tutor.

• It is accessible from any internet-enabled

computer or mobile browser through your

course under Home, then select Student

Resources.

• Tutoring is available in the following subject

areas:

• Math – Science – Business – English and

History

• Additionally, the program offers resources

such as study tools, lessons, test prep

materials, and instructional videos.

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What if I cannot access my e-

book? • For this class, we will be using an

eBook through VitalSource.

• Please make sure you can access

your book and review the

VitalSource materials and

references on our syllabus.

• VitalSource allows you to view your

book three different ways; Online,

Desktop, Mobile App for iPhone,

iPod Touch, or iPad! Sweet!

• If you have trouble with accessing

VitalSource, please contact the

HelpDesk at (866) 933-8661.

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Academic Honesty:

You must not:

•Take others’ thoughts or words without appropriate acknowledgment.

•Submit work that has been written or revised in part or in whole by another person.

•Submit work that you have submitted for another class.

•Follow the guidelines for APA format: Before logging onto your class, scroll down to APA tutorial.

•There is also a campus APA guide in Doc Sharing.

•Do some research on the website: http://plagiarism.org/

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It is a violation of college policy to plagiarize or to

recycle work.

• Usually homework, other activities, and

online class participation must be

completed by deadline.

• Many Instructors set the deadline for

midnight on Saturday to assist those who

work Monday-Friday.

• Use a calendar for deadlines.

• Set aside time each week to login.

Answer: NO

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Question: Is an online class the same

as a self-paced class?

Question: How much time do I have to

spend online?

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• You should plan to spend at least the

same amount of time you would spend

on a face-to-face class, at least 7 to 8

hours per week to complete reading and

writing assignments and take your

quizzes or exams.

Question: Do you have to log on at any

particular time?

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• In online classes, attendance and

participation are not the same. Please

note that attendance is tracked by

Online Administration, whereas

participation is graded by your instructor.

• Attendance is monitored daily and is

reviewed weekly. Remember that the

online week begins on Monday and

ends on Sunday. To be in attendance

during a week, you must log in to your

online class and post at least one

message on at least one day during

each week. Deadlines for attendance

are based on mountain time (MT).

Online Attendance: How is it recorded?

Attendance is not a graded activity,

unlike participation.

Any message you post in any course

will count toward the attendance

requirement, regardless of its content

or quality.

Meeting the attendance requirements

does not ensure a good participation

grade.

Missing a total of 2 weeks of

attendance in any online course will

result in automatic withdrawal from

the course, and you will not be

eligible to earn a grade.

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Question: How will we communicate?

Answer: In many ways.

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• We'll communicate with each other using

web-based discussion boards, Q & A tab

and email at lpezzell@carrington.edu.

• My office hours are also available by

appointment Monday to Thursday 9 to 1

pm at 916-684-9605 PST.

Question: Is taking an online class

easier than a “regular” class?

Answer: No

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• Some students think an online class is

even more demanding than a face-to-

face class.

• You have to stay motivated and stay

on top of your work for the class. Be

sure not to procrastinate.

• The workload in an online class is

usually identical to an on-site class on

the same topic.

Question: Do I have to have a computer

at home?

Answer: Yes

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• Access to a computer at home makes it

easier and helps you complete

assignments on time.

• Have a back up plan in case your

computer breaks or your internet access

is down.

• Students can access computers on the

campus in the Learning Resource

Center.

• Some students complete online classes

from work (with permission from their

employer, of course).

• Have a friend or relative in mind that will

let you use your computer in case yours

is down for a day or two.

Question: What Internet skills would be

helpful in an online class?

Answer:

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• Know how to use a web browser.

• Know how to use an email program.

• Know how to make and organize bookmarks in your

browser software.

• Some familiarity with web-based interactions bulletin

boards, chat and mailing lists will also be useful.

• Some familiarity with word processing.

• Experience in successful Internet searches using a

variety of search engines.

Question: What is expected of students?

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• As in a regular face-to-face class, your

instructor expects that you will adhere to

standards of:

Courtesy

Professionalism

Academic honesty

• Participate with appropriate consideration for

each other and for the instructor.

• Your emails and web postings should:

On the topic at hand

Be appropriate

Should reflect a professional demeanor

Getting Started Online

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Enjoy the Learning!