On-line courses offer many opportunities for Monroe County Community College students: less restrictive scheduling, special course offerings, and intensive self study. Taking an on-line course includes interaction with faculty and other students through email and other on-line methods. As a student, you will cover the same learning objectives as you would in the on-campus course.
Two types of on-line courses are offered at MCCC: the totally on-line course and the blended course. Carefully read the following course descriptions to determine if you must be on campus for testing, special meetings and orientations, group presentations, and so on. Contact faculty before you register if you have any questions about specific requirements for a course, or if you cannot meet a mandatory time commitment listed.
Carefully read the previous course descriptions to determine if you must be on campus for testing, special meetings and orientations, group presentations, etc. Contact faculty before you register if you have any questions about specific requirements for a course or if you cannot meet a mandatory time commitment listed.
If you are an independent learner, highly self-motivated, possess good time management and study skills, on-line education may be appropriate for you. Taking an on-line course is not easier in any way; it is not a slower pace, or less time commitment than taking a face-to-face course. While much of the course work can be completed at any time of the day or night, there are some mandatory time commitments in some of the courses.
If you cannot set and maintain a schedule which allows you to keep up with assignments, it is likely that you will fall behind. In that case, on-line course work may not be a good option for you. Before taking an on-line course you should have basic computer skills, such as computer file management and attaching documents to email. Also carefully note specific course requirements for additional skills needed to be successful in a specific on-line course.
Hardware and Software
All on-line students will need access to a computer, modem and printer. See the course descriptions off of the on-line course index pages for the minimum hardware and software requirements for each on-line class.
Internet Service Provider and Email Address
While it may be possible for students with access to campus to use one of the computers in the open computer lab, it is recommended that students have their own computer at home. To participate in a web-based (Internet) course, as well as the portions of any telecourses which utilize the Internet, you will need a connection to the World Wide Web with an email address. |
