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Online Course Self-Assessment
To see if you are ready fo=
r an
Online Course!!!!!
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Do you have the right <=
b>Skills??
•<=
b>Since
online courses are internet and computer-based, students need to have excellent computer, readi=
ng,
and independent st=
udy
skills. Students should be a=
ble
to:
–Use word processing, spread sheets, and presentati=
on
programs such as Word or
PowerPoint.
–C=
ut and
paste text, save files, attach files, etc.
–Perform Internet searches and use email, chat, and
discussion boards.
–Read, comprehend, and write at the college level.<=
span
style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> Students should have successfully completed all developmental cour=
ses in
English, Reading, and Math=
prior
to enrollment in an online course.
–Study independently, be self-disciplined, and have=
good
study and time management
skills.
Do I Need To Have My Own Computer??
•<=
span
style=3D'font-size:71%'>It is recommended that you have your own computer. This will insure that you take ful=
l advantage of the main purpose of the online course, which is having access to your course at any time.
•You don't want to depend on others to be able to access your course. However, y=
ou can take advantage of public libraries that have computers, and offer internet access.
•Horry-Georgetown Technical college offers <=
/span>many computers for that purpose. Computer labs, and student multimedia labs on each <=
/span>campus have Internet capability.
<=
span
style=3D'font-size:71%;visibility:hidden'>•
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What are the minimum System Requirements?=
2. Mod=
em: You will need to have a modem for the Internet
connection. 28.8K or faster.
3. Int=
ernet
Access: You also need to have acc=
ess to
the Internet. Internet access is offered by companies often known as Internet Service
Providers. Look in your local area for Internet Service Providers (ISP). HTC is an example o=
f a
local Internet Service Provider. You can also get service through other providers like AOL, MCI,=
and
Net Zero.
<=
span
style=3D'mso-special-format:nobullet;display:none'>•4a. Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer: version 5.0 to 5.5 SP2 =
Version 5.5 Service Pack =
1 not supported
<=
span
style=3D'mso-special-format:nobullet;display:none'>•4b. Netscape Navigator: 4.5x, 4.6x, and all
versions of 4.7 except 4.78
Version 4.78 , 6.0, and 6.1 not supported
Version 4.78 , 6.0, and 6.1 not supported
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=
MAC
CPU:
Motorola 68040 (Power PC recommended)
Memory: 32 MB of R= AM or higher
Memory: 32 MB of R= AM or higher
CD-ROM Drive
PC
Platform: Windows = 98 or higher
CPU (Chip): Pentium II or higher
Memory: 32 MB of R= AM or higher
Platform: Windows = 98 or higher
CPU (Chip): Pentium II or higher
Memory: 32 MB of R= AM or higher
CD-ROM=
Drive
1.
Computer
What should I do if I'm using AOL to connect to=
the
Internet?
•<=
/span>If you have America On Line as your ISP, you will need to download Netscape or Microsoft Explorer from th=
e Internet. Once you do that, you should be ab=
le to
minimize AOL after you sig=
n on (don't sign off.)
You then open Netsca=
pe or
Microsoft Internet Explorer, and use it to access your course.
•Note
to Web TV users: Unfortunately you will not be able to access the course because of its
incompatibility with=
the
software that manages our online courses.
How much online courses cost ?
•<=
span
style=3D'font-size:86%'>The online courses are offered in the same rate as the regular courses. For more information about tuition and fees visit the Registration & Tuition at
•http:=
//www.hgtc.edu/students/registration/default.htm
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Will I receive a full credit for <=
span
style=3D'position:absolute;top:17.75%;left:19.28%;width:72.28%;height:8.5%=
'>online classes?
•Students will receive a full credit upon the completion of the course.
•<=
/span>However, it is important to keep up with the work, because it is very easy to fall <=
/span>behind.
Keep up with the assignments and other deadl= ines.
Keep up with the assignments and other deadl= ines.
•<=
/span>Stay in touch with your instructor through =
e-mail and discussion tools.
•<=
/span>Remember, self motivation is the key to success for these online courses.
•
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•<=
/span>· &=
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Go to www.hgtc.edu=
/distancelearning/et/websupport.htm to sign up for one of our WebCT workshop sessions.
•<=
/span>· &=
nbsp;
Get your user ID, and password by visiting www.hor.tec.sc.us/distancelearning/username.ht=
m
•<=
/span>· &=
nbsp;
Log on to the course, and e-mail your instructor.
•Note that You will not=
be
able to log on until the first day of classes.
Acces=
sing
your course
•<=
/span> Go to www.hgtc.edu
•<=
/span> Click the “HGTC WebCT
Login” link.
•<=
/span> Read the Online Attendance Policy=
.
•<=
/span> Click on the Login to WebCT link =
in the
top left.
•<=
/span> Enter your WebCT ID and Password.
<=
/span>
•<=
/span> Your user name =3D last name + la=
st 3
digits of your social security number.
•<=
/span> Your password =3D name + last 3 d=
igits of
your social security number.
•<=
/span> It is a case sensitive, so make s=
ure
you type in a lower case.
•<=
/span> Example
<=
/div>
Last
name =3D Smith SSN =3D 123-45-6789
User name =3D smith789 Password =3D smith789
User name =3D smith789 Password =3D smith789
•<=
/span> If you need help, please e-mail K=
yle
Prince at kyle.prince=
@hgtc.edu or 349-5311
What is WebCT?
= ;
= ;
• WebCT is an online course tools package
•<=
/span>Examples of=
these
tools:
Online syllabus, E-mail, discussion tool,=
Assignment
tool, and chat tool.
Online syllabus, E-mail, discussion tool,
•<=
/span>Through WebCT we can offer our online courses, =
and insure high quality service to both instructor=
s =
and students.
•<=
/span>WebCT uses user names, and passwords to protect the privacy of both students and instructors.
=
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