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Moraine Valley allows you to "attend"
class through the World Wide Web. Online classes are ideal
for students who need flexibility in setting their own time
for learning and studying. Students need a computer with
specific hardware and software requirements to interact with
their instructor and other students because many course
requirements are "online." Some online classes may require
that you come to campus, or another approved location, for
tests and library/classroom/lab activities.
Moraine Valley uses Blackboard as its
course management system. To participate in an online
course, you need an Blackboard ID from your instructor.
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Use the "Getting Started in Your Course"
look-up tool to find out more information about an online or
classroom/online course
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Students register for online classes
following the same procedures as registering for regular
Moraine Valley courses.
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A PC or Macintosh computer with:
Some courses may require additional hardware
or software.
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You should be able to type, use word
processing software, navigate the Internet, send and receive
email with attachments, post and read messages via
discussion forums, download and upload files and install
software. Visit our
computer
skills page for a complete listing.
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While computers with the appropriate
software are available in many parts of campus, you need to
remember that many of your assignments, readings, etc. will
be online. Many students find it optimal to be able to
access their class in the evening or on weekends, from their
homes. Click here for a list of
campus labs.
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While online courses are academically
equivalent to on-campus courses, they demand a lot from the
student. Students must recognize that they need good time
management skills in order to be successful online.
By using the Internet, you are able to
communicate with your instructor and other students in your
class. You can participate in online discussions and send
and receive your assignments using our online system.
There are two types of online class at
Moraine Valley. Fully "online" classes do not meet on
campus at all, although you may have to take your tests at
the Testing Center. "Classroom/online" classes meet
occasionally on campus. Whichever type you are in, however,
you should recognize that online courses do have established
assignment due dates throughout the semester, just as
traditional courses do.
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Online courses generally require
more time than a traditional face-to-face class.
Online students must be able to
invest the extra time and effort needed to keep up with
assigned reading, assigned projects, and other class
assignments. Students taking an online course worth three
credit hours should plan to spend at least 9 hours per week
completing course requirements.
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You may also order your
textbooks online and have them delivered to your home.
You may also purchase your textbooks at the Moraine Valley
Bookstore and Cyber Cafe, located in building D.
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Yes. You will be able to communicate with
your instructor via email. Instructors can also be reached
by telephone during office hours.
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Yes. You may contact an
academic advisor at Moraine Valley Community College, or
call 708/974-5721.
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Your instructor will provide details about
how you will submit assignments and tests. You may be
required to come to campus, or another approved location,
for tests or library/lab/classroom assignments.
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Online students should visit the
Help Resources section of this
site to review and link to Moraine Valley support services
available online.
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You may send email to the Moraine Valley
Community College
Help
Desk, or call 708-608-4355.
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Moraine Valley Community College has a
college-wide policy regarding course withdrawals and refund
of tuition. For more information, you may telephone the
Registration office at 708/974-2110. Guidelines and
deadlines regarding course withdrawal and refunds are
included in the current printed Moraine Valley Community
College schedule of classes.
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For questions regarding your specific
course, contact the course instructor.
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Moraine Valley Community College is a
member of the Illinois Virtual Campus (IVC). The IVC assists
students to locate and enroll in more than 2,600 courses
that are offered via distance learning from more than 60
Illinois colleges and universities.
Once you complete your coursework at
Moraine Valley, IVC can help you continue to complete
courses toward your baccalaureate or graduate degree through
a variety of distance learning formats, including the
Internet.
To find out what courses are available
through the IVC, visit the
IVC
Web site.
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