General On-line Requirements

On-line courses offer many opportunities for Monroe County Community College students: less restrictive scheduling and intensive self study. If you are an independent learner, highly self-motivated and possess good time management and study skills, on-line courses 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 the traditional face-to-face course. The same learning objectives are delivered on-line as the traditional on-campus course.

Taking an on-line course includes interaction with the instructor and other students through the Internet and email. While much of the coursework can be completed at any time of the day or night, assignments, postings, and other course requirements are due on specific dates.

Carefully review the on-line course information (above) and course outlines available on the web, making note of any special software needed or on-campus course meetings for tests, orientations, group presentations, etc. Contact the instructor before you register if you have any questions about the specific requirements for a course, or if you cannot meet a mandatory time commitment noted in the course information.

Hardware and Software Requirements

Students enrolling in on-line courses should have substantial general experience working with computers and the Internet. All on-line students are personally responsible for maintaining their own personal computer system, having a reliable Internet connection and a valid personal email address. Students must be familiar with emailing attachements. Other course-specific software may be required and is noted on the on-line course information (above), and on the Distance Learning Website.

A Blackboard student orientation module is available from the Distance Learning website, www.monroeccc.edu/distancelearning/ which provides more information on time management skills, study skills, computer requirements and other information that will be beneficial for on-line students.