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ATTENTION DISTANCE LEARNING STUDENTS
Please Complete Your Orientation

You Are a Distance Learning Student if You Are Taking Any of the Following:
Internet Course:  Any Course with Sections 95 - 99
Hybrid Course (Combination Internet & Campus):  Sections 87 or 88

There are 2 Different Orientations - Follow instructions Below

#1 - On-campus Orientation
If you are taking one of the courses listed below
you
MUST attend the on-campus orientation as shown

Course
SATURDAY
May 20, 2006
E-113
MAT 060.87
9:00A
MAT 070.87
9:45A
#2 - On-line Orientation
If your Distance Learning course is not listed in #1,
then you
MUST complete this orientation.
 
Username:
bbonline
 
Password:
bbonline
On the right side of the screen under "My Courses", click on "Blackboard Orientation" and follow instructions for completing this on-line orientation.
Step #5 is a mandatory assignment due in to your instructor no later than May 23rd.

What kind of computer do I need to take an internet class?

You will need a computer that has a reliable connection to the Internet (modem, DSL, cable), up-to-date anti-virus software, printer, and a personal email address, which you can get from your Internet Service Provider (ISP), or obtain one at yahoo or hotmail.

For more computer details visit the WPCC Distance Learning F.A.Q.'s page at: http://www.wpcc.edu/acadiv/dl/dlfaq_minreq.htm
Some courses have higher system requirements. Contact the instructor of the course for more details.

NOTICE: ISP/Browsers such as AOL, Prodigy, CompuServe, and MSN, are NOT recommended for online courses utilizing Blackboard.

 

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