What is this course all about? What will I learn in this course?
I have very little computer experience. Will this course help me?
I am not now, nor do I plan to become a classroom teacher. Will this course still be relevant to me?
Will I ever need to physically visit a campus or College Center?
What hardware/software do I need?
Are Internet courses easier than traditional classroom courses?
Do I have to be online at a certain time on a certain day?
Can I complete my assignments on my work computer?
How long is the course? When does it begin and end?
How much time should I expect to spend working on this course?
Is there a textbook that I need to buy?
Can I earn Act 48 credits by taking this course?
What is this course all about? What will I learn in this course?
I like to call it a “Technology for Teachers” course. I will show you how to use some of the more advanced features of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint to create tools you can use in your current or future educational pursuits. We will also design basic websites.
I already know how to
use Microsoft Word and PowerPoint. Will there
be anything for me to learn from this course?
Absolutely. This class is not a “how-to” for Word or PowerPoint. In fact, prior knowledge of and experience with those programs is preferred. Everything is set in the context of teaching, so we will design documents and presentations that are useful for educators.
I have very little
computer experience. Will this course
help me?
No. Students should possess basic computer, Internet, word processing, and PowerPoint skills before taking this course. Students with very little or no computer experience should consider first taking CIT-100, Introduction to Computers.
I am not now, nor do
I plan to become a classroom teacher.
Will this course still be relevant to me?
Yes. Although most assignments are in the context of classroom education, they can all be adapted to professional or corporate training environments if necessary.
Are there tests?
No. This course is project-based, meaning you show what you learn, rather than tell what you’ve learned.
Will I ever need to
physically visit a campus or
No. All work for this course will be conducted online.
What
hardware/software do I need?
At the very least, students must have Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint. Click here for hardware and other technical requirements for all CCAC Distance Learning courses.
Are Internet courses
easier than traditional classroom courses?
Not necessarily. In fact, many students have commented that they felt their Internet courses were actually harder than their traditional classroom courses and that they put a great deal more time into their Internet course work. You must have excellent time-management skills in order to succeed in this class. The advantage to taking this course online is that you can read and complete the assignments when it’s convenient for you.
Do I have to be
online at a certain time on a certain day?
No. I may occasionally schedule an online chat that would take place on a certain day at a certain time, but they will always be optional. I realize that the primary reason you may choose to take this course as an Internet course is because you can not often commit to being in a certain place at a certain time due to work or family responsibilities.
Can I complete my
assignments on my work computer?
As long as your employer doesn’t mind, neither do I! ;-) Just be aware of when assignments are due and turn them in on time. Also, be sure your work computer has all the necessary technical requirements.
How long is the
course? When does it begin and end?
All Distance Learning courses
follow a semester schedule that coincides with the
View the Distance Learning Academic Calendar
How much time should
I expect to spend working on this course?
The general rule of thumb for all college courses is that you should expect to devote 1.5 hours per week per credit hour of each course to studying for that course. So, it would not be unreasonable to expect to spend at least 4.5 hours per week studying for this 3-credit course. Completing assignments may require additional time.
Is there a textbook
that I need to buy?
No. All materials will be available to download and/or print in the Blackboard course site.
Can I earn Act 48
credits by taking this course?
Yes. When you register, make sure you specify that you’re taking the course for Act 48 credits.
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