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Guide to Online Learning

at Crown College

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What is Online Learning?

Your computer becomes your classroom.

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How does that happen?

Students enter their courses, receive course

material, and communicate with the professor 

and other students through Crown¶s Angel

Learning ManagementS

ystem.There are two ways to access the Angel login

page.

 ± Find the Angel link on http://my.crown.edu

page on the Crown website ± Type the following URL:

http://crown.angellearning.com/

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Flexible and Convenient

Where your computer goes your 

classroom goes.

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Not easier than a regular classroom, just different!

Online learning requires: Time (at least 10 ± 15 hours per week)

 A lot of reading and writing

Self-motivation and self-discipline

Computer and Internet access

Computer skills

FIRM deadlines

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How can I succeed inonline courses?

Manage your time

Identify a set time to access your computer 

every day

Set aside specific times each week to complete

course readings and assignments

Balance personal obligations

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How can I succeed inonline courses?

Manage Stress

Know deadlines and due dates

Plan ahead/Don¶t procrastinate!

Ask for help

Always save a copy of your work

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How can I succeed inonline courses?

Participate

Share your ideas

Consider your classmates¶ points of view

Discuss differing opinions

Be polite and respectful in online conversations

Communicate with your instructor 

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How else can I succeed inonline courses?

Establish a specific study area/workspace

Embrace the course syllabus

Understand course requirements

Textbooks, assignments, due dates

Learn instructor expectations

 Apply what you learn

Stay motivated

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What are the technologyrequirements?

Minimum system requirements for compatibility

with Crown College are as follows:

Processor: 1 GHZ or higher  RAM (Memory): 512 MB or higher 

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Operating System: Windows XP (with Service Pack

2) or higher  Hard Disk: at least 2GB of available space is required

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What degrees are offeredonline at Crown College?

Christian Ministry (A.S.)

General Studies (A.A.)

Degree Completion Programs:

Business Administration (B.S.)

Christian Ministry (B.S.)

Nursing (BSN Completion)

Strategic Communication (B.A.)

Undergraduate Certificates:

Bible Certificate

ACSI Certification Prep

Graduate Degrees Graduate Certificates:

ChristianS

tudies (M.A.) Transformational Leadership Instructional Leadership (M.A.) International Educator 

International Leadership Studies (M.A.)

Ministry Leadership (M.A.)

Organizational Leadership (M.A.)

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What if I have onlineproblems?

The Crown College help desk is able to help

the student troubleshoot many issues.

Call Crown¶s IT department at (952) 446-HELP or email [email protected].

Technicians are available:

Mon. ± Fri. 7:30AM ± Midnight

Sat. 8:00AM ± Midnight

Sun. 3:00PM ± Midnight

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Resources:

 Your Guide to Success in Online Learning

http://www.iu.edu/~iuonline/pdf/guide_for_success.pdf 

Tips for Success in Online Courses:

10 ways to be a successful online student

What to do in your first week of an online class

http://www.csmd.edu/OnlineLearning/web-based/Online%20Student%20Survival%20Guide_sls.rev.pdf