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1. How is online learning different?
2. Can anyone sign up for an online course at Foothill Global Access? The online courses offered through Foothill Global Access are open to anyone. Individual courses may have unique requirements, prerequisites, or required meetings. Review the course descriptions closely before you enroll. Be sure to complete the online orientation to ensure that online learning is appropriate for you. 3. Are there required meetings for your online classes? Although there are no scheduled class meetings for most online classes (see individual course descriptions; links are available from our home page), you must log on to the course a few times a week. Your instructors expect you to log on to the course site weekly, participate in discussions, turn in assignments, and take exams. 4. What kind of internet connection is needed? You must have regular, reliable internet access if you are to succeed in your course. A 56K modem is the minimum acceptable speed, and cable or DSL are strongly recommended for all courses and required for some, particularly those making extensive use of multimedia like video and PowerPoint files. Satellite Internet connections often experience problems with ETUDES NG courses and are not recommended. Current, detailed system requirements for ETUDES NG courses can be obtained through the System Requirements link on the ETUDES NG gateway/portal page. Make sure you have a back-up plan (use of a campus, library, work, or a friend's system) in case you experience problems with your own computer or your Internet Service Provider. 5. Are the online courses self-paced? No. Our online courses have set schedules, weekly deadlines, and beginning and ending dates. They are instructor-led. You will not be left alone. If you have special needs and must follow a slower (or faster) pace, please discuss your situation with the course instructor. He/She may be able to alter course deadlines to accommodate your needs. Our online instructors are dedicated professionals who are very interested in your success. They are the heart of our online courses. 6. Are online courses transferable? Yes.
Many of our online classes are transferable. Check with your
academic
advisor for details.
7. Can I complete a course earlier or later than the specified time? No. Our online courses are not self-paced. Due dates for coursework and assignments are set by each instructor. Some instructors may allow students to complete and submit work earlier. Please contact your instructor for more information on schedule variations. 8.
What if I need to have adaptive software or equipment to access the Internet? Students
with disabilities often require adaptive software and hardware to access the
Internet or to use with word processing programs. If you have special needs, you
are welcome to use the computers in the Computer
Access Center, as needed to complete assignments for your online courses.
Getting access to adaptive tools OUTSIDE the Foothill Campus is the
responsibility of each student. Your local agency may be able to assist you in
identifying and/or acquiring such tools. Note: For accommodations due to a disability, please inform your online instructor within the first week of the quarter so that he/she can work out any special arrangements needed. 9. What if I start a class and decide it is just not appropriate for me? Please feel free to drop an online class if you feel it is not appropriate for you. As a courtesy to the instructor, notify him/her via email that you will drop his/her course. For more information, please refer to How to Drop a Course. 10. Do I need to apply to the college before I can register for an online class? Yes. To
Apply & Register, follow the steps outlined by Foothill
College Admissions & Records. If you plan on taking an English or Math class, you will need to
make arrangements to take the assessment test (at Foothill College or another
institution) prior to registering. All this information is explained at
11. Do I need to buy a textbook for my online class? Most of our classes (online or traditional) require textbooks. Please refer to the course descriptions for information on materials and textbooks for your course. You may purchase the textbooks on campus or online from the Foothill College Bookstore. 12. How do I know if I am the "right" type for this mode of learning? People learn in different ways and at different rates. Some students enjoy listening to lectures, others draw concepts in their notebooks, yet others enjoy working in small groups. Visual learners tend to do best in online courses. Others learn to adapt. Find out about your learning preference by taking the following questionnaire.
Be sure to also review the information provided under Getting Started. 13. How about fees and residency requirements? Are fees the same as in-class courses? Are CA residency requirements (for fee purposes) same as with regular classes? There is no difference between the tuition and fees for online and traditional classes. These are mandated by the State. For information on tuition and fees, please see the page set up by Admissions: http://www.foothill.edu/reg/fees.html. For other Admissions & Records or registration questions, please see: http://www.foothill.edu/reg/.
Information adapted from Maricopa Center for Learning & Instruction, Illinois Online Network, Rio Hondo CC, and the California Community College Distance Learning Consortium.
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