Can you take this course on-line?

There are typically two types of students who enroll in CSC 105. The first type is the true computer novice - someone who has very little, if any, experience with technology. The second type is a more experienced computer user who seeks to acquire a more formal and professional approach to computers. If you are in the first group, you may find that taking this course online will be significantly more challenging than taking it in the classroom.

Other considerations:

• You need access to a reliable computer with reliable internet connectivity. Computer/technical problems cannot be accepted as an excuse for submitting something late.
• Do you have the time for an online course? Taking a course online is neither easier nor less of a time commitment than taking a traditional class.
• Do you have the self-discipline and motivation to keep up? In an online course, there are not as many reminders about due dates and expectations as in a face-to-face class. That responsibility falls on the student. Be sure to check your e-mail daily for new announcements, assignments, etc. Also make sure that your e-mail box is not full, or messages will bounce.
• Be sure you are the type of student who can understand and follow written directions. Not everyone is good at this. Some people are auditory learners who learn best when they can both hear and see the material being presented. Not understanding the syllabus, not reading email from the instructor, or not following instructions do not qualify students to make up missed work.
• If you tend to procrastinate or lose track of deadlines, you should not take this course online.