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Are you prepared for eLearning?Before You Enroll
1. Assess your learning style by completing the Personal Empowerment Through Type (P.E.T.) assessment. 2. Complete the eLearning Self-Assessment. This test will give students important feedback that will let them know whether they are “prepared” to take an eLearning class. 3. Determine if the computer that you are using meets the minimum hardware and software system requirements. Plus, you must assess your computer competency:
4. Have both reliable access to the Internet and an email address that will be maintained for the duration of the course. While not required, a high-speed connection (cable or DSL) is recommended. E-mail accounts must be able to accommodate file attachments. Use of the MCC email account is recommended. 5. Have a back-up plan for technical emergencies. (Examples: hard drive crashes, loss of Internet connectivity, other computer malfunctions). 6. E-mail the instructor prior to the first date of classes. 7. Attend all required orientations and/or scheduled on-campus meetings. 8. Access and become familiar with the course web site prior to the first date of classes. 9. Keep in contact with the instructor. 10. Complete and submit all course work by the scheduled deadlines. 11. Adhere to statements regarding student misconduct outlined in official Manatee Community College publications including the Catalog and the Student handbook. 12. Regularly check course web site for updates and messages. 13. Keep the college and instructor apprised of all changes (name, address, e-mail, etc.). 14. Arrange personal schedules to accommodate on-site experiences. 15. Contact the MCC Disability Resource Center to determine any needed accomodations if they have a disability.
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