Transcript WELCOME TO DISTANCE EDUCATION

WELCOME TO
DISTANCE
EDUCATION
AT CASPER COLLEGE!
Spring, 2008
http:/www.caspercollege.edu/
Lois Davis
Dean of Educational Resources
268-2703; AD298
1-800-442-2963 ext 2703
[email protected]
Distance Education Learning May be
Right for You If:
• You have young children and are homebound.
• You need the freedom of a flexible schedule.
• You are a self-starter and motivated to learn
through a new delivery style.
• You want to upgrade your current skill levels or
make yourself more employable.
• You want to complete your Casper College
degree but have had to relocate away from the
community.
What do you need to be a successful
“Distance Education Learner
• A computer and the ability to use the computer.
• Internet access and in some cases, transportation to and
from campus on a limited basis.
• The course prerequisites if required or the ability to meet
the prerequisites required.
• Text books and/or other materials required.
• The ability to communicate effectively with your
instructors either through written or oral exchange.
Characteristics of a Successful
Online Student
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Be able to communicate through writing.
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Be self-motivated and self-disciplined.
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Be willing to "speak up" if problems arise.
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Be willing and able to commit to 8 to 9 hours per week per course.
Online is not easier than the traditional educational process. In fact, many students will say it requires much more time
and commitment.
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Be able to meet the minimum requirements for the course.
The requirements for online are no less than that of any other college writing course. An online course is a convenient
way to receive your education, not an easier way.
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Accept critical thinking and decision making as part of the learning process.
The learning process requires you to make decisions based on facts as well as experience. Assimilating information
and executing the right decisions requires critical thought.
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Have access to a computer and a modem.
The communication medium is a computer, phone line, and modem; the student must have access to the necessary
equipment. Many students prefer to work from home; however, students may access the computers in the High Tech
Centers on campus seven days a week.
Online Student Types:
Behaviors
Achievers
• Will work ahead
• Will ask questions about items in the
future
• Will hold themselves and their instructor to
the highest standard
Online Student Types:
Behaviors
Taskers
• Will work to meet the due dates/deadlines
• Will ask questions about items that are
due RIGHT NOW
Online Student Types:
Behaviors
Ball-Droppers
• Will work hard after the due date passes
• Will ask questions about items whose due
date has passed
• Will make excuses and ask for extensions
Online Student Types:
Behaviors
Ghosts
• Will NOT work hard either before or after
the due date
• Will make excuses and ask for extensions,
but then not return in time to follow up on
extensions even if they are granted
Delivery Technologies
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Internet courses
Compressed video courses
Telecourses
Hybrid courses
Delivery Styles:
• Internet or Online Delivery – These courses (usually identified as N1, N2,
etc.) are offered online over the internet. Courses follow a schedule and are
NOT self paced.
• Telecourse Delivery – These courses (usually identified as T1, T2, etc.) are
offered through television broadcast over the Public Broadcasting System
(PBS) or by video rental arrangements made through your instructor. There
is a $22 course fee attached to this delivery method. All telecourses also
have an internet component.
• Compressed Video Delivery – These courses (usually identified as C1, C2,
etc.) are offered to remote sites through live video classroom presentation
over the Wyoming Equality Network (WEN) network serving the state of
Wyoming. This method enables the instructor to communicate with students
at all sites simultaneously with students in the campus classroom.
• Hybrid Course Delivery – These courses (usually identified as H1, H2, D1,
D2, etc.) are offered through a variety of methods. They may consist of an
internet component that replaces part of a lecture course that is offered on
campus; they may contain an on campus lab component within the
requirements of an online delivered course.
SP08 Compressed Video/Telecourses
COMPRESSED VIDEO COURSES
APRO*1050*C1
Activities Professionals II
CRMJ*2120*C1
Intro to Criminal Justice
GERM*1010*C1 Cancelled
First Year German I Cancelled
GERM*1020*C1
First Year German II
POLS*1000*C1
U.S. and Wyoming Government
PORT*1010*C1
First Year Portuguese I
TELECOURSES
ANTH*1200*T1
Intro Cultural Anthropology
ART*1010*T1
Introduction to Art
MUSC*1000*T1
Introduction to Music
GOAL:
Our goal is to provide you with accessible, quality, and accredited
educational opportunities.
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THE ROAD TO SUCCESS
It is critically important that your
instructor always has up-to-date
contact information. Contact your
instructor if you change your
1) Name
2) current email address
3) your current address
Meet the basic equipment requirements:
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Computer (or access to one)
email account (available to students)
an internet service provider (or access)
web browser software.
Access to broadcasts or tapes.
• ARE YOU PREPARED?
• Obtain all required materials.
• Be realistic in your expectations!
Know what you are getting into, what
the requirements are for each class
and each instructor.
•Budget Your Time
•Plan on spending at least 9 to 12
hours per week on a 3 credit class.
Distance delivery allows you to set
your own schedule, but there is a
danger here! Make sure you set a
study/viewing schedule and stick to it!
Resources
• Tutoring Center: CE Lower Level.
• Online Writing Lab
• Casper College Library –
WebCT
http://vcr.caspercollege.edu
Courses listed
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Casper College Resources
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Peer Tutor Program
Carmen Springer-Davis, CE 141, 268-2515
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Math Learning Center
Deanna Schaff, PS 104A, 268-2865
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Writing Center
Ginger Cooper, CE 140, 268-2610
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English Lab
Karen Moenkhaus, CE 139, 268-3850
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Testing/Proctoring Center
Carolyn Buff, BU 123, 268-3850
Library Information
• For more information contact:
Circulation Desk
307.268.2269
• Interlibrary Loan Desk
307.268.2408
• Periodicals Desk
307.268.2408
• Reference Desk
307.268.2275
Bookstore Information
• Spring Extended Hours: January 14-26, 2008:
• Mo-TH 7:30am -6:00 pm, and Sat. 7:30am – 4:30
pm.
• Bookstore Store Manager is Tina Morrell
Phone:(307) 268-2202Fax:(307) 234-8929
Email:[email protected]
• Address:
College Center
325 College Drive
Casper, WY 82601-4616
Testing Center/Proctoring Center
Information
• Contact Carolyn Buff
BU 123
307-268-3850 or
800-442-2963, ext. 3850
[email protected]
• Testing/Proctoring Center Hours
– 8 AM-8:30 PM Monday – Thursday
– 8 AM – 5 Pm Fridays
– 9 AM-2 PM First Saturday each Month
• 24 hour notice required
Memory Data Storage Devices
(Replaces Floppy Disks)
• USB port flash drives
-Search by capacity: 256MB, 512MB, 1GB, 2GB, 4GB
• Jump Drives
• Costs- Anywhere from $10-$40
The Study Guides and Strategies
• http://www.studygs.net/
Concluding Remarks…
• Distance Education is not for everyone, but, it
works and it works well
• Distance Education is not a panacea, but, it
resolves problems
• Distance Education is not all things to all
people, but, it provides access to those who
otherwise would be denied
• Technology should be the “slave” not the
“master”