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Virtual Campus Student OrientationWelcome to Virtual Campus
Spring 2015
The Online Student Experience
No Formal Class MeetingsYou schedule class time
Self Directed Learning ExperienceNo Instructor in the room
Virtual Office HoursAsk the InstructorEmail and Course Messages
No students in the roomDiscussion ForumsCollaborate Sessions
The Online Student Experience
Online courses are equivalent to their face to face versions
Student Success Rates are lowest at 73% compared to 78% face to face
SB 1720 (opted out of Dev. Ed.)
Tips for Success
• Familiarize yourself with your learning styles – BE Assessment
• Allocate enough time – average 3 hours per credit hour (8 to 10 hours per week)
• Complete Smarter Measure Assessment• Virtual Campus Administrator:
Kendall St [email protected]
Tips for Success
• Participate in orientation• Have a PC backup plan• Have more than one
internet browser • Know how to clear cache
and cookies• Save your work in multiple
locations• Ask for help when needed
@ Blackboard Student Help Desk
• Familiarize yourself with the learning environment
• Keep a calendar that includes important dates and scheduled study time
• Avoid doing anything at the last minute – work ahead whenever possible
• Create a dedicated study space with no distractions
• Build a support system
Blackboard Login Page
• All online courses (fully online, hybrid, and web-assisted) are taught using Blackboard, IRSC’s learning management system.
https://blackboard.irsc.edu
Login Username & Password
• Username: IRSC Student ID Number• Password: Same as MyIRSC PIN• Default: MMYY of birth• Example: May 1, 1986 = 0586
Password Resets
• Online: Security question/answer must be setup in MyIRSC (Profile menu)• https://esweb.irsc.edu/Mariner/security/repin1.jsp
• Automatic sync with Blackboard within 30 minutes
• On Campus: Visit any IRSC campus• By Phone: Call Center (772) 462-IRSC
Password Resets
Blackboard Student Help Desk
• 24/7 Support• Knowledge Base• Frequently Asked Questions• Live Chat• Trouble Ticket Request• Phone Support
Blackboard Student Help Desk
• 24/7 Support
Course Access
• When will you have access?• Online Courses: First day of the semester
Wednesday, January 7th at 12:00 a.m.• F2F Courses: First day of class• Example: M/W class is unavailable until
Wednesday of that week.
Course Access
• You must log into the course early:• Read syllabus for understanding• Make note of due dates, test dates, etc.
• Complete attendance requirement• If not, your financial aid may be reduced• May be different for each course
(email, discussion post, etc.)
• Daily course login is recommended
Blackboard Help Site
The Official Blackboard Help Sitehttps://help.blackboard.com/
Blackboard Control Panel
Blackboard Discussion Boards
How to Use Blackboard Discussions
Messages vs. Email Tools
• Your instructor will determine if, how, and where these communication tools will be used in your course.
• How to Use Message Tool
• How to Use Email Tool
Blackboard On-Demand Videos
Blackboard Collaborate
• Online collaboration and web conferencing platform
• Instructors may use this tool for:• virtual office hours• interactive class sessions• tutoring
• Accessed through links in Blackboard or a link provided by instructor
Supported Internet Browsers
• Internet Explorer • Google Chrome• Safari• Firefox
Browser Essentials
• Clearing cache and cookies• Slightly different in each browser• Resolves many issues in Blackboard• Google or contact Blackboard Student
Help Desk for assistance
Browser Security Issues
Browser Security Issues
SmarterMeasure
• Online learning readiness assessment• Learn more about your strengths and
weaknesses• Considerations:• How well can you use a computer?• How motivated, organized, and self-directed
are you?• How do you prefer to learn new
information?
http://irsc.smartermeasure.com/
SmarterMeasure
• Username: “associates” or “bachelor”• Password: “online”
Questions or Comments?
