Online Learning


 

Online Learning Information


Do you have limited time to attend class? Have you completed to Online Learning Readiness Inventory to assess your chances of success online? If you feel online learning is right for you then the distance learning courses at Asnuntuck Community College offer you an excellent opportunity to complete a course within the comforts of your home. Online courses at Asnuntuck are presented using a powerful internet based course management system, Blackboard Vista.  All courses are fully accredited by state, regional, and national organizations.

Students need to have access to the Internet and a web browser. Students may use a personal
internet service provider or the college computer labs during posted lab hours. Online students
have access to all college support services, including academic tutoring and help using Blackboard
Vista.

 


Is Online Learning For Your ?


Are YOU ready for Distance Learning? Download the Online Learning Readiness Inventory.


Is your computer ready? Read about the technical requirements.

Do a bandwidth check and make sure you have a compatible web browser. A connection of 300kbps or higher is recommneded by Blackboard.

Check online course availability.


Getting to your online course


Click the Students link on the left for info on configuring your browser, logging into your online course, and finding an orientations session to help you use Blackboard.

 

Summer 2008 - Getting to Your Online Course

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Do You Need Software?


Does your course require software such as Microsoft Office 2007? Through agreements with Microsoft and other vendors, such as Adobe, we are able to offer several products at substantial discounts to students, faculty, and staff. For example, you can purchase Microsoft Office Pro 2007 for only $84.98.
To see available products or to place an order, go to www.JourneyEd.com/Select or call
1-800.874.9001.

 



WebCT/Blackboard Vista Announcements:

OUTAGE on July 12th and 13th, 2008

CTDLC will shutdown its data center on July 12 and 13th for its semi-annual maintenance.  This maintenance window is used to upgrade major infrastructure components of the data center.  Additionally, CTDLC uses this window to test disaster recovery systems.  During this time WebCT Vista will be intermittently up and down.  



Reminder: Every Thursday from 6:00 a.m.  to 10:00 a.m. WebCT Vista is reserved for server maintenance and may be unavilable.

WebCT technical assistance is available seven days a week at:  www.ctdlc.org/help/ or call:
860.832.3887
866.462.8352 (toll free outside of Hartford)


Help Desk Hours of Operation:

    • Mon-Thurs: 8AM-10PM
    • Fri: 8AM-8PM
    • Sat: 8AM-5PM
    • Sun: 10AM-8PM

 

 

For more information, please contact Katie O'Connell, Director of Educational Technology, at 860.253.3109 or koconnell@acc.commnet.edu.

 
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