Bucks Online…your virtual campus – Spring 2019 Online Credit Courses Offer Flexible Choices eLearning: Classes are taught completely online, proctored testing may be required. Hybrid: Some on-campus classroom sessions are replaced with online components. All courses follow the same master course outline, require the same work, fulfill the same program requirements, and receive the same credit. Online Student Services • Advising and Counseling • Library • Bookstore • Testing • Financial Aid* • Academic Success Center *Check the website for Financial Aid applications, eligibility, and requirements. Visit: bucks.edu/onlinesupport Benefits of Online Courses n “Attend” a course at anytime, from anywhere. n Access course material 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. n Learn 21st Century skills - critical to workers in today’s world - by learning, researching, and communicating using up-to-date technologies. n Earn a certificate or associates degree online. n Do In 2 – flexible scheduling helps you stay on track to finish your associates degree in two years. Things To Consider n Between 50-100% of your course work will be completed online. Do you have regular and convenient access to an Internet connected device? n The work required for successful completion of an online course is no less than that of a face-to-face course. Do you have 7-10 hours per week to spend on each 3 credit course you register for? Additional hours per week are required for condensed modular sessions. n All eLearning and Hybrid courses are instructor led just as face-to-face courses are. Still, are you able to handle college-level work and study independently? n Online courses offer convenience, not ease. Being comfortable with technology will ensure a positive learning experience. n Your learning style can help you determine if an online course is appropriate for you. The Bucks Online office has an online assessment tool that can help you determine your strengths and weaknesses as an online student. Just contact us. n Our eLearning and Hybrid courses have specific start and end dates. The schedule of coursework, assignments, and due dates are determined by each instructor. Are you self-motivated and self-disciplined? Are you able to keep yourself on-time and on-task? Application and Registration Procedures Application and registration procedures for eLearning or Hybrid courses are identical to that of on-campus courses. Detailed information is available online at bucks.edu/admissions/register. Hint: Be sure to read the Faculty Syllabus (bucks.edu/welcome) for the specific eLearning or Hybrid section you are considering. Getting Started Online Visit the Faculty Syllabus, www.bucks.edu/welcome, and make note of details regarding any orientations, mandatory meetings, textbook information, proctored testing, and other special information. Contact your instructor, using the Contact Information found on the Faculty Syllabus, with any questions or concerns about the specific course. Follow the information found in the Course Access section of the Faculty Syllabus. It will tell you which online course management system your course is using. If your course is using the Canvas system and you are unfamiliar with it, prior to the start of your course please visit the Canvas Basics course (no login required) at https://bucks.instructure.com/courses/36545 to learn about Canvas. You will have login access to Canvas approximately two weeks before classes begin. However, access to your online class will begin on the first day of classes and not before. Getting Support Depending on your needs, there are three support avenues available to you: Your Instructor is the best place to turn to when you have course specific questions such as assignments, course materials, tests, expectations, etc. Bucks Online staff answer general questions regarding online learning and can help with online course technologies. The Bucks Online website acts as a gateway to all of the student services available to online learners and provides a detailed listing of online course offerings. Phone: 215-968-8052 Email: [email protected]Web/Live Chat: bucks.edu/online The Help Desk and Service Centers provide help with student technology needs, including Canvas, Microsoft Office, logins and passwords. Assistance is available in-person and online. Their website (www.bucks.edu/helpdesk) provides many self-help interactive tutorials. Check their website for contact information, hours, and locations. Bucks County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284–5000. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Postsecondary Accreditation. Bucks County Community College does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, veteran status, union membership, or any other legally protected category. 18414 Bucks Online. . .your virtual campus Library 312 Newtown Campus 215-968-8052 • [email protected]Website & Live Chat: bucks.edu/online
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Bucks Online…your virtual campus – Spring 2019
Online Credit Courses Offer Flexible ChoiceseLearning: Classes are taught completely online, proctored testing may be required.
Hybrid: Some on-campus classroom sessions are replaced with online components.
All courses follow the same master course outline, require the same work, fulfill the same program requirements, and receive the same credit.
Online Student Services• Advising and Counseling • Library• Bookstore • Testing• Financial Aid* • Academic Success Center
*Check the website for Financial Aid applications, eligibility, and requirements. Visit: bucks.edu/onlinesupport
Benefits of Online Coursesn “Attend” a course at anytime, from anywhere.
n Access course material 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
n Learn 21st Century skills - critical to workers in today’s world - by learning, researching, and communicating using up-to-date technologies.
n Earn a certificate or associates degree online.
n Do In 2 – flexible scheduling helps you stay on track to finish your associates degree in two years.
Things To Considern Between 50-100% of your course work will be completed online. Do you
have regular and convenient access to an Internet connected device?
n The work required for successful completion of an online course is no less than that of a face-to-face course. Do you have 7-10 hours per week to spend on each 3 credit course you register for? Additional hours per week are required for condensed modular sessions.
n All eLearning and Hybrid courses are instructor led just as face-to-face courses are. Still, are you able to handle college-level work and study independently?
n Online courses offer convenience, not ease. Being comfortable with technology will ensure a positive learning experience.
n Your learning style can help you determine if an online course is appropriate for you. The Bucks Online office has an online assessment tool that can help you determine your strengths and weaknesses as an online student. Just contact us.
n Our eLearning and Hybrid courses have specific start and end dates. The schedule of coursework, assignments, and due dates are determined by each instructor. Are you self-motivated and self-disciplined? Are you able to keep yourself on-time and on-task?
Application and Registration ProceduresApplication and registration procedures for eLearning or Hybrid courses are identical to that of on-campus courses.
Detailed information is available online at bucks.edu/admissions/register.
Hint: Be sure to read the Faculty Syllabus (bucks.edu/welcome) for the specific eLearning or Hybrid section you are considering.
Getting Started OnlineVisit the Faculty Syllabus, www.bucks.edu/welcome, and make note of details regarding any orientations, mandatory meetings, textbook information, proctored testing, and other special information.
Contact your instructor, using the Contact Information found on the Faculty Syllabus, with any questions or concerns about the specific course.
Follow the information found in the Course Access section of the Faculty Syllabus. It will tell you which online course management system your course is using.
If your course is using the Canvas system and you are unfamiliar with it, prior to the start of your course please visit the Canvas Basics course (no login required) at https://bucks.instructure.com/courses/36545 to learn about Canvas. You will have login access to Canvas approximately two weeks before classes begin. However, access to your online class will begin on the first day of classes and not before.
Getting SupportDepending on your needs, there are three support avenues available to you:
Your Instructor is the best place to turn to when you have course specific questions such as assignments, course materials, tests, expectations, etc.
Bucks Online staff answer general questions regarding online learning and can help with online course technologies. The Bucks Online website acts as a gateway to all of the student services available to online learners and provides a detailed listing of online course offerings.
The Help Desk and Service Centers provide help with student technology needs, including Canvas, Microsoft Office, logins and passwords. Assistance is available in-person and online. Their website (www.bucks.edu/helpdesk) provides many self-help interactive tutorials. Check their website for contact information, hours, and locations.
Bucks County Community College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, (267) 284–5000. The Commission on Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Commission on Postsecondary Accreditation.
Bucks County Community College does not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices based on race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry, veteran status, union membership, or any other legally protected category.