Sacramento City College

HCD 320: Skills for Online Student Success

Students must attend the following orientation:

January 23, 2008, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., LRC 141
 

 * The remainder of the course will be completed entirely online.

This course is designed to familiarize students with the skills required to succeed in an online course. Students will explore how to use various Internet tools to effectively learn in an online environment. Topics include online course equipment needs; using a word processor to support class assignments; sending email attachments; effective use of discussion groups, email, and synchronous chat sessions; researching on the Internet; evaluating Internet sources; working collaboratively online. 

As a result of taking this course, you will be able to:

• understand the basics of online courses and the online environment
• understand online course equipment needs
• utilize the features of an online course management system
• understand the concept of "netiquette" and communication in an online course
• effectively use web forms
• successfully send an email attachment
• demonstrate proficiency in the use of discussion groups
• apply Internet research techniques
• evaluate and cite Internet sources
• work collaboratively online

Last updated 9/10/07, JP