for Distance Learners

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Online Assessment Orientation

• for Distance Learners

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• The Assessment Orientation process is a vital
  part in making the distance learning experience
  successful.
• It will familiarize you with the Blackboard
  software environment and will give you
  instructions on how to enter your class.

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Minimum Requirements

• 256MB RAM minimum
• 640 x 480 color monitor
• 28.8k modem minimum (56k preferred) or higher
• Printer
• Windows 98 or higher
• Web browser Explorer 6.0 or higher

Computers and laptops are available for use in
the BCCC Library, Building 5, LRC.
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• Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher. Note AOL users
  may encounter problems.
• Word processing software, preferably Microsoft
  Word. (Some courses may require additional
  software.)
• Adobe Acrobat Reader (a free download is
  available at adobe.com)
• Internet access (Internet Service Provider)
• Active personal email address or student email
  address
• Completion of Online Assessment

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Competencies

• Be familiar with the Windows environment.
• Connect to the Internet or an online service.
• Identify and use icons, menus and
  directories/subdirectories
• Start an application and create and save a
  document
• Name, save, retrieve, revise a document, and
  attach a file

Before you enroll in an online class at BCCC you
should be comfortable demonstrating the
competencies listed
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• Use printing options
• Insert and eject floppy disks, thumb drives and
  CD-ROM
• Initialize name/rename files
• Copy documents from hard disk to media and vice
  versa
• Create and name folders and subdirectories
• Save, open, place documents inside folders or
  subdirectories
• Open and work with more than one application at a
  time
• Attach a file and send it to instructor or open
  an attached file.

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• Open and read PDF files with Adobe Acrobat
  Reader.
• Access and use resources on the Internet and the
  World Wide Web.
• Use electronic mail (compose, send, retrieve,
  read, respond, and forward messages, and attach
  files)
• Obtain/maintain account on the Internet or an
  on-line service that provides Internet access.
• Connect a computer to a modem and telephone line
  for dial-in access.

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Online Assessment
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• This assessment will test your computer skills on
  downloading and opening a file, inserting text to
  a file, saving a file to a directory or media,
  sending email, and attaching a file to that
  email. You must have Microsoft Word 2003 or
  higher to complete this assessment.

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Important

• All NEW online students are required to complete
  the Online Assessment and email it to
  brendar_at_beaufortccc.edu by the first day of
  class. (Requires Microsoft Word)
• The Online Assessment is located
  athttp//www.beaufort.cc.nc.us/LRC/Distance/orie
  nt.htm

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• Follow the directions carefully.
• You must have Microsoft Word 2003 or higher to
  open this file.
• Email addresses for online instructors are listed
  on the BCCC web site along with the online class
  listings.

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• If you are unable to complete this assessment
  consider taking a seated class at BCCC or at your
  local community college in one of the following
  areas
• CIS 110 - Introduction to Computers CIS 111 -
  Basic PC LiteracyCIS 113 - Computer
  BasicsIntroduction to Computers Class offered
  through Continuing Education (8 week
  certificate)

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Accessing Your Course
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• Open your Internet Browser
• Go to the BCCC web site
• Click on the Distance Learning link on the left
  hand column drop-down box.

http//www.beaufortccc.edu
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• Click on Blackboard Courses link.

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• Click on link (Click here to get instructions on
  how to enter Blackboard)

• Important information is located on this page.
  Please refer back to this page for additional
  information throughout your class.

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• You will be taken to the Blackboard login Screen.
• Single click on LOGIN button.

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Username last name first initial middle
initial 2-digit birth month 2-digit
day-of-birth. (lowercase only)  Example For
John Q. Public born 01/23/1991 the username would
be publicjq0123 Password last six digits of your
Social Security only. Single click on the Login
button to enter your Blackboard Homepage.
Example USERNAME publicjq0123PASSWORD 001234
You will not be able to access your class until
the first day of class. Those who registered late
need to wait at least 24 hours before access is
possible.
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• You will be taken to a screen called My
  Institution.
• All online, web-enhanced and tele-web courses
  that you are enrolled in and other valuable
  information will be listed on this page.
• Look under the column, My Courses, single click
  on the class that you would like to enter.

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Orientation to Blackboard Environment
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• Once you are in the course
• Read Announcement Page.
• Begin navigating through the course, clicking on
  the left-hand buttons to familiarize yourself
  with the course design.

Bookmark course URL in your Internet Browser. You
may also access the Blackboard server directly by
typing in this URL http//bb2.beaufort.cc.nc.us
in case the campus web site goes down.
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• Click on Tools, then Personal Information.

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Click on Edit Personal Information. Enter your
student email address. If you would like your
email address to show up in the class roster
click on Set Privacy Option and make sure email
address is selected.
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• Check your email address for accuracy. Change if
  not correct. It is important that your email
  address is correct. Scroll down to the bottom of
  the page and click on the submit button after you
  have made a change. You will need to change this
  information anytime you change email accounts.

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• Explore the course. Click on Course Information
  and read all the supplemental information
  provided to help you with your course.
• It is a good idea to print out your course and
  related materials.

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• Contact your instructor if you encounter any
  problems navigating the course or need
  clarification on assigned questions or class
  expectations.
• Communicating with your instructors is directly
  related to achieving success in your online
  course.
• DO NOT WAIT FOR THE INSTRUCTOR TO CONTACT YOU.

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Instructor/Campus Orientation
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Important

• Attend Campus Orientation if required by
  instructor.
• The Campus Orientation is held on campus and is
  a MANDATORY requirement by some instructors.
• Some instructors require an Online Orientation
  only.
• Check the BCCC web site for orientation times and
  dates.

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Conclusion
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• Please keep in mind that Internet courses are a
  commitment of time and hard work just like a
  traditional course. Students must set aside the
  appropriate amount of time to successfully
  complete all assignments and learn course
  competencies.
• DO NOT GET BEHIND.

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For More Information Contact

• Penny Sermons, Director of LRC Pennys_at_beaufortccc.
  edue252-940-6243
• Tricia Woolard, Coordinator of Educational
  Media/Graphic Services/ Blackboard
  Administratortriciaw_at_beaufortccc.edu252-940-6312

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• Student Email is available to all registered
  curriculum students.
• Go to http//www.beaufortccc.edu/Email/email.htm
  to learn how to access your account.