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Virtual Classroom Additional Information
- Elluminate Training
- Online Learner Tips
- Course & Book Information
- System Requirements
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Accessing your class:
Your instructor will send you a link to access your classes via your student issued email:
Your Student Issued Email…
Upon activation as a student, the system issues you a ‘college preferred email account’ that you will have for life, even when you leave CNCC. You should have received documentation telling you what it is. However, the address is also available to you on My Community Ed (Banner) – log in, then click on the ‘Personal Information’ tab at the top and then click on My Profile.
Note—some names will have numbers after them, so it is important to write down what your email address is. It generally is the first initial of your first name, the first initial of your middle name, and then your full last name, i.e. Jane Leigh Notebook would be jlnotebook@student.cccs.edu If there is more than one person with this name, it would be jlnotebook2…
CALL ME TO SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT IF NEEDED
Kellie Dippel
970 365-3175 Home
623-824-4774 Cell
970 824-1147 Craig office
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Like the facilitator, the online student possesses unique qualities. The online students of today consist primarily of working people who are trying to better their opportunities. This however is changing, as more and more young and older people become aware of the online model. The traditional school will never go away, but the virtual classroom is a significant player in today’s educational community. Corporations are using the online model to train technical professionals while private and public universities redefine the world as their markets. The market for students is expanding rapidly. In general, the online student should possess the following qualities:
- Be open minded about sharing life, work, and educational experiences as part of the learning process.
Introverts as well as extroverts find that the online process requires them to utilize their experiences. This forum for communication eliminates the visual barriers that hinder some individuals in expressing themselves. In addition, the student is given time to reflect on the information before responding. The online environment should be open and friendly.
- Be able to communicate through writing.
In the Virtual Classroom, nearly all communication is written, so it is critical that students feel comfortable in expressing themselves in writing. Many students have limited writing abilities, which should be addressed before or as part of the online experience. This may require remedial efforts on the part of the student.
- Be Self-motivated and self-disciplined.
With the freedom and flexibility of the online environment comes responsibility. The online process takes a real commitment and discipline to keep up with the flow of the process.
- Be willing to "speak up" if problems arise.
Many of the non-verbal communication mechanisms that instructors use in determining whether students are having problems (confusion, frustration, boredom, absence, etc.) are not possible in the online paradigm. If a student is experiencing difficulty on any level (either with the technology or with the course content), he or she must communicate this immediately. Otherwise the instructor will never know what is wrong.
- Be willing and able to commit to 4 to 15 hours per week per course.
Online is not easier than the traditional educational process. In fact, many students will say it requires much more time and commitment.
- Be able to meet the minimum requirements for the program.
The requirements for online are no less than that of any other quality educational program. The successful student will view online as a convenient way to receive their education – not an easier way.
- Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of the learning process.
The learning process requires the student to make decisions based on facts as well as experience. Assimilating information and executing the right decisions requires critical thought; case analysis does this very effectively.
- Have practically unlimited access to a computer and Internet Service.
The course content and interaction are engaged by computer through the Internet. Some content and activities may be accessible by "dial-up" or mobile services but most online learning will be best accomplished with broadband service. The student must have access to the necessary equipment.
- Be able to think ideas through before responding.
Meaningful and quality input into the virtual classroom is an essential part of the learning process. Time is given in the process to allow for the careful consideration of responses. The testing and challenging of ideas is encouraged; you will not always be right, just be prepared to accept a challenge.
- Feel that high quality learning can take place without going to a traditional classroom.
If the student feels that a traditional classroom is a prerequisite to learning, they may be more comfortable in the traditional classroom. Online is not for everybody. A student that wants to be on a traditional campus attending a traditional classroom is probably not going to be happy online. While the level of social interaction can be very high in the virtual classroom given that many barriers come down in the online format, it is not the same as living in a dorm on a campus. This should be made known. An online student is expected to:
- Participate in the virtual classroom 5-7 days a week
- Be able to work with others in completing projects
- Be able to use the technology properly
- Be able to meet the minimum standards as set forth by the institution
- Be able to complete assignments on time
- Enjoy communicating in writing.
The online learning process is normally accelerated and requires commitment on the student’s part. Staying up with the class and completing all work on time is vital. Once a student gets behind, it is almost impossible to catch up. Basically, the student needs to want to be there, and needs to want the experience. The instructor may have to contact students personally to offer assistance and remind the student of the need to keep up.
Just as many excellent instructors may not be effective online facilitators, not all students possess the necessary qualities to perform well online. In your online course, you may want to include reference links to resources and tips for your students to use to help them be more successful online learners. Clearly outline your expectations and the necessary characteristics of a successful online student so your students can understand if the online environment will be a productive learning environment for them. Provide a questionnaire for prospective students to fill out to assess whether they are good candidates for online learning.
We would like to thank Illinois Online Network for providing this excellent information.
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We STRONGLY recommend that you pre-configure your computer and test your connectivity to our Elluminate Live servers in the location you will be using prior to the session.
First, ensure that the computer you will use satisfies the minimum system requirements. Make sure you have your microphone, USB speakerphone or headset working properly with your computer to take full advantage of the audio capabilities during the session. This may be optional for some so please check with the organization or instructor moderating the session you will attend. You must have are administrator rights to your computer so you can install the required software. If you are unsure, please contact your system administrator or technical coordinator.
If you are having trouble connecting contact your system administrator for assistance. You may be experiencing a firewall or proxy issue. Your computers personal Firewall may need to be set to allow an Elluminate session (or be turned off).
Elluminate version 9.6 is designed to support all functions within a session on the following systems:
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Headset:
This is the recommendation from our computer technician regarding headsets:
In order to maximize the enjoyment and utility of your distance learning experience, we recommend the use of a USB headset if you plan to access your online courses from a desktop personal computer. Most laptop PCs come with integrated microphones and therefore do not require a headset. However, for your comfort, you may still choose to invest in a headset for use with a laptop PC. Logitech offers several affordable, dependable headsets as does the Microsoft corporation in addition to several smaller vendors. These headsets are available for purchase through any electronics store. These headsets come in a variety of styles and price ranges. Please remember to balance price with utility according to your own comfort level. There is no need to pay a premium price in order to get the maximum benefit from your online educational experience.
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Windows:
- Supported OS’s and recommended versions of Java
- Windows XP (32 bit), Vista (32 or 64 bit) or Windows 7 (32 bit)
- Pentium III 1 GHz processor
- Sun Java 1.5.0_17 or Sun Java 1.6.0_12 and greater is what is recommended
- Supported Browsers
- Internet Explorer 7, Internet Explorer 8, or Firefox 3.5
Macintosh:
- Supported OS’s and recommended versions of Java
- Mac OS X 10.5 or Mac OS X 10.6
- G4, G5 or Intel processor
- Apple Java 1.5.0_16 (J2SE5 - 32 bit), Apple Java 1.6.0_07 (J2SE6 - 64 bit)
- Click here for important information about the differences between these versions of Java and
which one you should use.
- Supported Browsers
Linux
- Supported OS’s and recommended versions of Java
- openSUSE 11 (64 bit) or Ubuntu 8.10 (64 bit)
- Pentium III 1 GHz processor
- Sun Java 1.5.0_17 or Sun Java 1.6.0_12 and greater is what is recommended
- Supported Browsers
In addition, all clients require:
- 256 MB of free RAM
- 20 MB free disk space
- 28.8 kbps Internet connection
- Speaker and Microphone, headsets are preferred
The following Operating Systems are no longer supported by Elluminate and likely will not work with Elluminate Live! V9.6:
- Windows 2000
- Solaris 10 x86
The following Browsers are no longer supported by Elluminate and likely will not work with Elluminate Live! V9.6:
- Safari 3 – Mac
- Firefox 3.0 - Windows, Mac, Linux and Solaris
The following Operating Systems may work with Elluminate Live! V9.6; however have not been tested and therefore not supported by Elluminate. Some functions may not operate expectedly:
- Mac OS X 10.4
- RedHat Enterprise Linux 5
- Novell SUSE 10
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