Distance Learning Orientations
New internet students must complete either the online student orientation or attend an on-site session.Online Orientation
To begin the Online Orientation (Click Here).
The orientation will help you to determine if you have the technical skills needed to succeed in an online course. Internet courses will be more difficult than comparable traditional courses taught on campus if you do not have the skills needed to succeed.
To be successful in your online class, you must be able to:
- Access the Internet daily
- Use a User ID and a Password
- Send and receive e-mail
- Use a web browser
- Use a word processor such as Microsoft Word
- Click here for more criteria.
On-site Orientation Schedule
Spring 2009 On-site Internet Student Orientation Schedule
All Sessions will be held in, REDDRICK 227
- Jan 5 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
- Jan 6 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.
- Jan 7 10:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m.
- Jan 14 6:00 p.m.
Note: This orientation is optional, but it is highly recommended for students who are taking an online course for the first time.
There is no need to sign up or register for this 1 hour session. Just show up on-time prepared to take notes.
Contact Distance Learning if you have any questions.
email: krouse@email.pittcc.edu
phone: 252-493-7256
