Online Learning Orientation

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Online Learning Orientation

• Scott Johnson
• John Wood Community College

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Major aspects of Online Learning

• The technology requirements
• Your technology skills
• Subject matter requirements
• Study skills
• Support contacts and services.

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Major aspects 1. Technology requirements

• Browser IE5.5 Win 4.5 Mac
• SystemWin98, OS8 62MB RAM
• ISP -somewhere
• Email account You dont exist without it!
• Other platforms (WebCT Bb) vary but will be
  similar to this

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Major aspects 2 Technology skills

• Computer
• Browser
• Email
• Word processing/keyboarding
• AU course tools
• OASISwww.ilcco.net/oasis

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Major aspects 3 Academic Discipline requirements

• Prerequisites- previous courses or ?
• Skills Math Writing Reading
• COMPASS assessment SOAP Student Orientation
  Assessmentwww.jwcc.edu/students/admissions/SOAP_i
  nfo.htm

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Major aspects 4 Study Skills

• Academic Success Performance depends on
• Time - Online lets you choose when and how often,
  not whether you will invest it
• Effort - Would anyone pay you to work this hard?
• Direction Study Strategieswww.jwcc.edu/instruct
  /OLC/SJSTRATS2.htm

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Major aspects 5 Support

• On campus
• Scott Johnson Online learning 641-4536,
  257-3198
• Illinois Virtual Campus www.ivc.illinois.edu
• Online Academic Assistance www.IVCtutor.info
• Illinois Community Colleges OnlineOasis
  www.ILCCO.net/oasis

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Support means

• Assessment and PlacementMark McNett
  mcnett_at_jwcc.edu Director of AdmissionsStudent
  Services217-641-4339 Phone
• Test ProctoringBecky Will will_at_jwcc.eduOpen
  Learning Manager217-641-4527 Phone
• BookstoreAlan Bracy abracy_at_jwcc.edu Bookstore
  Manager217-641-4231 Phone

• General Information, Primary Contact and
  Technical SupportScott Johnson
  johnsons_at_jwcc.edu, connected_at_jwcc.edu
  Coordinator of Online Learning 217-641-4536
  Phone
• AdvisingSuzanne Woodward swoodard_at_jwcc.edu
  CounselorCareer Services / Student
  Services217-641-4359 Phone
• Library ServicesPat Woodworth woodworth_at_jwcc.edu
  Director of Library Services217-641-4535