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About eLearning<\/a><\/p>\n Delivery Methods<\/a><\/p>\n Am I ready for online classes?<\/a><\/p>\n FAQs about Online Learning<\/a><\/p>\n Online Programs<\/a><\/p>\n Student Support Resources<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Blackboard Support” open_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” open_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” closed_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” icon_color=”#ffffff” open_icon_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”Blackboard Support” _builder_version=”4.27.0″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ body_text_color=”#ffffff” body_font_size=”13″ body_line_height=”1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_module=”1794″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Blackboard<\/a><\/p>\n Blackboard Login<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”State Authorization, Complaints and Disclosures” open_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” open_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” closed_toggle_text_color=”#ffffff” closed_toggle_background_color=”#002f6d” icon_color=”#ffffff” open_icon_color=”#ffffff” admin_label=”State Authorization and Consumer Complaints” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font=”|on|||” title_font_size=”14″ body_text_color=”#ffffff” body_font_size=”13″ body_line_height=”1em” background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” use_border_color=”off” border_color=”#ffffff” border_style=”solid” global_module=”1798″ saved_tabs=”all” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n State Authorization<\/a><\/p>\n Student Complaints and Grievances<\/a><\/p>\n Professional Licensure Disclosure<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” module_alignment=”left” use_border_color=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Here is a list of common questions online learners have. Do you have questions not listed? Email elearning@rccc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Are online classes right for me?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: Are online classes right for me?” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Online (or Internet) classes have certain advantages over traditional face-to-face courses. However, fully online classes require students to be more self-motivated, technologically savvy and the ability to adjust to different learning and teaching styles. So, are online classes for you? These questions will help guide your decision.<\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What is Blackboard?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: What is Bb” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Blackboard is a user-friendly web application that allows you to navigate through course materials, send e-mails, use discussion forums, submit assignments and take tests. All classes at Rowan-Cabarrus have a Blackboard class site and classes become available to students early in the morning on the class start date.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What if I have questions about using Blackboard?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: Blackboard Help” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Each Blackboard class site has\u00a0a Start Here<\/strong> area containing a How to Work in this Course<\/strong> module, which contains information on navigating a Blackboard class site and short videos describing how to use many Blackboard features, such as discussion boards, submitting assignments and more!<\/p>\n If you still have questions or want to practice using Blackboard? Log into Blackboard and check out Blackboard Resources for Students, which are<\/strong> available under My Courses<\/strong>.<\/p>\n If you have trouble finding the site or have additional Blackboard-related questions, email elearning@rccc.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n Note<\/strong>: Course-specific questions (such as those about assignments, tests, grades and course content) should be directed to the faculty teaching the class.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How do I get assistance with technical issues?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: Technical Assistance” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For general questions you can review the information provided on the IS Help Desk webpage<\/a>. If your questions aren’t answered on the Help Desk webpage, contact the Help Desk by submitting a ticket<\/a>.<\/p>\n Note:<\/strong> Technical issues should also be reported to faculty as soon as they occur so that additional arrangements can be made, should they be necessary.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How can I prevent or prepare for technical problems?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: prevent technical issues” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How do I get Internet access?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: Internet” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n You will be responsible for obtaining your own Internet access from an Internet service provider, such as Spectrum, AT&T, Windstream or a variety of other options depending on your location. Internet access is an additional cost; it is not included in the cost of the class.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”When does my online course begin and end?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: Online course start\/end” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n All online courses begin on the class start date and end on the class end date. Check Self-Service<\/a> for class-specific start and end dates. Faculty will provide a specific schedule for their class, and you will have to meet the assignment and testing deadlines set by each faculty member.<\/p>\n Blackboard class sites are available early in the morning on the day classes begin and will turn off 7 days after class ends. The class will be available on Blackboard after the class ends, allowing students time to review grades. Work may not be submitted after the class ends unless specific arrangements have been made with the faculty.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”What if I have questions about the course, textbooks, grading or testing?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: Course Questions” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Course Questions:<\/strong> All course-related questions should first be sent to the faculty teaching the course.<\/p>\n Textbooks:<\/strong> Textbook information for each class is available in the online bookstore<\/a> and in the class syllabus. There are a variety of publishers and textbook types, and the faculty teaching the class will have the most current information. Rowan-Cabarrus also provides additional information on textbook support on the online bookstore<\/a> website.<\/p>\n Grading and Testing:<\/strong> Each faculty determines the grading structure and testing practices for their course, including where testing for their course takes place (online or in a campus testing center – or similarly proctored environment). Review the class syllabus carefully and contact your instructor with any questions.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Will I ever have to come on campus for an online course?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: Come on campus” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Internet classes have no scheduled meetings on campus, although faculty reserve the right to require online meetings and proctored test-taking in the Testing Center or at an alternate proctoring center. Check your class syllabus for details.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”How much time will I need to spend studying and doing coursework?” open_toggle_text_color=”#002F6D” icon_color=”#002F6D” open_icon_color=”#002F6D” admin_label=”Toggle: how much time for studying\/coursework” module_class=”et_pb_toggle_page” _builder_version=”4.23.4″ _module_preset=”default” title_text_color=”#002F6D” title_level=”h2″ title_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Students are expected to spend an average of two hours of study each week for each semester hour credit. Please note that this is an average, and in actual practice, the amount of time depends on the student’s comfort level with the content and technology. Some courses may require many more hours of study. 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