winter classes begin January 4, 2010 - Olympic College
winter classes begin January 4, 2010 - Olympic College
winter classes begin January 4, 2010 - Olympic College
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Quick Reference Winter Classes<br />
quick reference <strong>winter</strong> <strong>classes</strong><br />
Quick Reference Classes<br />
The “Quick Reference” section is a summary of <strong>classes</strong>. Refer to the<br />
“Credit Classes” section for course descriptions, room numbers, and<br />
instructors. Courses are listed in alphabetical order. Class details:<br />
www.olympic.edu/distance<strong>classes</strong>.<br />
Distance Learning General Info.<br />
Online Courses<br />
What is an online course?<br />
An online course is a course that you can take using your computer and the<br />
internet.<br />
What materials and equipment will I need?<br />
• Computer with internet access: While dial-up services will allow you to<br />
access the internet, most courses are faster to access and more comfortable<br />
to take with a high-speed or broadband connection.<br />
• Textbook: Most instructors require a textbook. Textbooks are<br />
available at the OC bookstore on the Bremerton campus or online at<br />
http://ocbookstore.com.<br />
How do I access my online classroom?<br />
• Please see the www.olympic.edu/distance<strong>classes</strong> to know where to access your<br />
course as instructors use a variety of places.<br />
Where can I get technical support?<br />
• For ANGEL based courses, go to http://angel.olympic.edu<br />
• Distance Learning provides technical, access, and other support for<br />
ANGEL based online courses.<br />
• Technical support and assistance is also provided 24 hours a day, 7 days<br />
a week by Presidium at 1-866-425-8412 (Toll free).<br />
• For all other online courses, please contact your instructor. Instructors<br />
provide technical, access and other support for their non-ANGEL<br />
based online courses.<br />
Online Course Fee<br />
ANGEL online course fees are $8 per credit.<br />
Telecourses<br />
What is a telecourse?<br />
Telecourses are VHS-based courses that combine VHS tapes of lectures and<br />
information with materials from the instructor. These materials can include<br />
study guides, assignments, examinations, and handouts. Courses are designed<br />
to be taken at home over a specified period of time with little contact between<br />
instructor and student.<br />
• Telecourse tapes are also available on a 24-hour loan from the<br />
Haselwood Library on the Bremerton campus, or at the Johnson Library<br />
on the Shelton campus.<br />
• Telecourse videos are also viewable on the Public Access stations for<br />
Comcast Cable (channel 12) or Wave Cable (channel 3). These are<br />
generally broadcast in the early morning hours.<br />
• Textbook: Most instructors require a textbook. Textbooks are<br />
available at the OC bookstore on the Bremerton campus or online at<br />
http://ocbookstore.com.<br />
• Syllabus and Other Course Materials: Most instructors require at least<br />
one on-campus meeting with students. This is generally an orientation that<br />
takes place at the Bremerton campus. Additional materials that students<br />
need are passed out at these sessions. Orientation times can be found at<br />
www.olympic.edu/distance<strong>classes</strong>.<br />
Telecourse Fee<br />
Each telecourse has a licensing fee of $30 regardless of the way the videos<br />
are viewed. This fee is passed on to the video producers for the ability to<br />
use their material.<br />
USB-Drive Courses<br />
What is a USB-Drive course?<br />
USB-drive courses, which were until recently called portable courses or<br />
POCO, are self-contained courses delivered on returnable USB memory stick<br />
drives. The courses are designed to provide students with little or no internet<br />
access a more interactive experience than a telecourse, but not as interactive<br />
as an online course. These courses are designed to be taken from home over<br />
a specified period of time with little or no contact between instructor and<br />
student.<br />
What materials and equipment will I need?<br />
• USB Drive:<br />
• USB drives are available at the appropriate division offices on the<br />
Bremerton campus or through the instructor. Please see www.olympic.<br />
edu/distance<strong>classes</strong> for information on where to get your USB drive.<br />
• Access to a Windows-based computer with a USB 2.0 slot.<br />
• USB drive software is self-contained and does not require additional<br />
software to be loaded.<br />
• Textbook: Most instructors require a textbook. Textbooks are<br />
available at the OC bookstore on the Bremerton campus or online at<br />
http://ocbookstore.com.<br />
• Syllabus and Other Materials: The USB is self-contained. All<br />
additional materials are loaded on or provided with the USB drive.<br />
USB Drive Fee<br />
All USB drive courses have an $8 per credit fee. Additionally, some<br />
courses (Sociology and Psychology) have an additional $30 licensing fee.<br />
What materials and equipment will I need?<br />
• Videos<br />
• Telecourse tape rentals are available through the Distance Learning<br />
department located in the Haselwood Library at OC Bremerton. Tape<br />
rental is $35 for the entire quarter. You must first pay the fee at the<br />
Cashier’s Office then bring a receipt to pick up the videos.<br />
Distance Learning<br />
Haselwood Library – OC Bremerton<br />
360.475.7770 or 1.800.259.6718, Ext. 7770<br />
E-mail: distancelearning@olympic.edu<br />
www.olympic.edu/DistanceLearning<br />
HOURS: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (M-F)<br />
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Winter <strong>2010</strong> The View Class Schedule
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