Online - How it Works

Online courses have all of their content and meeting sessions online in a virtual environment. A student does not have to be on campus to participate in these courses.

1. Select:

   Select your online course(s) from the course catalog. It is strongly recommended that you take the E-Learning Assessment to see if online learning is a good fit for you. The data from this assessment provides you with wonderful strategies to help with your success.

2. Begin:

   Register and order your books and course materials. For your online course you will need to access your CVTC e-mail as well as Blackboard (our online course management system).

3. Blackboard:

   Once you are registered, you will be using course management software called Blackboard or Bb. Your instructor will use Bb to organize and structure your course materials, assignments, and to facilitate engaging discussions as well as group activities.

4. Attend:

   Attendance is critical! Your class will NOT meet face to face, but, participating in the course and following the instructors timeline is just important. While you don't have a synchronous time that you must be online, you do have to participate regularly. The online portion can be accessed anywhere, anytime! You must check in and participate regularly.

5. Participate:

   Participation is KEY! You will participate weekly as you would with any traditional class. Online participation looks many ways, reading, writing, reflecting, online discussion boards, to name a few. Participation in this virtual environment is a must and the KEY to your success!! If you commit to completing your course requirements and participating in the community that develops, you can be very successful and LEARN so much.

6. Finish Course:

   Successful completion comes from participation and a demonstration of your learning to the instructor. Students find success with these flexible options when they commit early and structure their time to commit to this learning method.