Getting Ready For Your Online Course
You need to have completed the following checklist before the first day of
classes. Each of these steps is necessary to successfully complete your course!
If you have any questions, call the e-Learning office at 781-477-2172.
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Complete the online component of your course
orientation.
Visit our orientation
page and choose your course from the list. Be sure to complete everything
on the page and to view all the modules. |
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Check to see if you need to attend an on-campus orientation.
Depending on the course, you may also need to attend an on-campus orientation.
Check the orientation schedule at the e-Learning
Campus Center for dates and times. |
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Get your books at the NSCC bookstore.
You need to pick up your books at the Lynn
or Danvers Bookstore. You can also arrange to have books shipped to
you by calling 978-762-4046. |
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Find out if you have the computer equipment and skills
you need.
To take an online course, you must have access to a computer with Internet
access and email. You will also need to know some basic computer skills.
Some courses also have additional software requirements. Please check
the details on our requirements
page to make sure you're prepared. |
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Make sure online learning is right for you.
Online courses are flexible and convenient, but they are not for everyone.
They require self-discipline, self-motivation, and some technical know-how.
If you enjoy working independently, you will probably succeed. Please
take our short quiz to help you decide if an online course
is a good choice for you. |
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If you have questions, please contact us.
You can contact us at 781-477-2172 or by email at elearning@northshore.edu. |
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Begin your course on the first day of classes.
You are responsible for beginning your class on time. Instructions for accessing your course can be found in the online orientation modules. Please note that most courses are NOT available to students until the first official day of classes. |
For more information, please contact the e-Learning Office at (781) 477-2172 or elearning@northshore.edu. |
