About Online Instruction

ONLINE COURSE SUCCESS

• General Information
• Are Online Courses Right for You?
• Being Successful Online
• Online Success Survey
• Explanation of Online Success Factors
• The Importance of Communication
• Getting Comfortable With Online Learning

USING BLACKBOARD

• Using the Course Software
• Using the Course Tools

REFERENCES

• Code of Conduct
• Appendix A - Net Etiquette
• Appendix B - Terminology
• Appendix C - Common File Extensions

Being Successful Online

1. Complete all work weekly.
2. Participate actively.
3. Contact your instructor weekly (e-mail or phone) and let him/her know what you are doing and how it is going.
4. Log on at least once a week to check for announcements.
5. Ask for help if you have problems or become frustrated.

With multiple sections and many general education courses available, online instruction at Golden West College could be the right option for you!

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