27 Frederick Community College • Fall 2023 Credit Schedule • frederick edu • 301 846 2400 ONLINE, STRUCTURED REMOTE, WEB ENHANCED & HYBRID COURSES Please read the following requirements before registering for an online, structured remote, or hybrid course. Frederick Community College offers three types of courses over the Internet: online, structured remote, and hybrid remote courses Hybrid courses require the student to attend some class sessions on campus; online and structured remote courses do not Online courses may require a proctored assessment Online, structured remote, web enhanced, and hybrid courses are taught on Blackboard™ and require that students: • Have Internet access through broadband connection or Wi-Fi (wireless) • Have access to a Windows, Mac, or Linux computer • Have Windows 7 or higher, Mac OS X, or Linux with Ubuntu 14 or higher • Have Internet or Google Chrome, plus a webcamera and microphone • Establish a myFCC e-mail account; • Have basic computer skills in word processing, e-mail procedures, web-browsing, and handling features such as pop-up blockers; • Are responsible for maintaining appropriate security and virus protection when using the student’s own personal computer(s) Students should expect to spend as much time on an Internet course as they would on a traditional on-campus course Students should be self-motivated to handle the independent nature of learning that occurs in online courses Access to Blackboard: http://frederick.blackboard.com User name Wxxxxxxx (where xxxxxxx is the seven digit student ID number); Password is the same as the PeopleSoft and e-mail password Blackboard Course Requirements All course sections require access to Blackboard at frederick blackboard com Students are expected to be able to access Blackboard via the internet using personal, public, or appropriate college-available computers Blackboard access is also required to complete course evaluations Textbooks Purchase textbooks from the FCC Bookstore at bookstore.frederick.edu. Make sure you select books for the correct section of the course as they may differ by section Some instructors require the corresponding access code for web resources Email Advising: [email protected] Email Advising is available to all current FCC students using their http://myFCC frederick edu email accounts Please provide your full name and Student ID number Typical response time is 24-48 hours depending on the information requested In-Person The course will meet on campus in an in-person environment Students are expected to attend all class sessions in person Online Courses (ONL) The course is conducted entirely online There are no required real-time virtual sessions Online courses are not self-paced, and students should be prepared to meet the deadlines as listed in the syllabus and the course Structured Remote Courses (SR) The course is conducted entirely online The class will have real-time virtual sessions that meet at the scheduled class times a minimum of once per week Scheduled real-time virtual session dates will be designated on the syllabus Students are expected to attend real-time virtual sessions, however, the sessions will be recorded and made available for students unable to attend The student will be unable to enroll in multiple courses with overlapping meeting times Students should be prepared to meet the deadlines as listed in the syllabus and the course When signing up for a mixture of structured remote and hybrid classes, be sure to leave sufficient time between classes to move between campus and an appropriate workspace for your structured remote session. It is generally not advised to schedule structured remote and on campus (in person or hybrid) classes back-to-back. Hybrid Courses (HYB) The course is primarily conducted online and there will be periodic on-campus requirements during the scheduled class times All on-campus requirements follow current FCC physical distancing protocols The class may also have real-time virtual sessions that meet at the scheduled class times Scheduled face to face and real-time virtual session meeting dates will be designated on the syllabus Students are expected to attend realtime virtual sessions, however, these sessions will be recorded and made available for students unable to attend The student will be unable to enroll in multiple courses with overlapping meeting times Students should be prepared to meet the deadlines as listed in the syllabus and the course When signing up for a mixture of structured remote and hybrid classes, be sure to leave sufficient time between classes to move between campus and an appropriate workspace for your structured remote session. It is generally not advised to schedule structured remote and on campus (in person or hybrid) classes back-to-back. Web Enhanced Courses (WE) The course will meet on campus in an in-person environment, typically during a 13-week session There will be additional mandatory online activities DEFINITIONS OF LEARNING FORMATS FCC Support Staff is available for assistance If you are struggling to figure out how to get the support you need or have questions, contact: [email protected] • 301.846.2469
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