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What do I need to do to take a distance education course? |
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Register as you would for any other course offered through NRCC. You must be registered to pick up or access any materials. |
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Do DE classes require tests or assignments? |
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Yes |
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Do I need to come to campus for any of my DE courses? |
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Some DE courses (print and web-based) may require trips to campus, refer to the class schedule or course syllabus for details. |
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Are all courses online? |
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No, in addition to internet-based courses there are print-based courses available. |
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Do I need books for DE courses? If so, where can I purchase them? |
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Yes, you will most likely need books. Refer to your course plan for textbook information. Books may be purchased through the NRCC bookstore, visit the "Virtual Bookstore" link (http://www.nrbookstore.com)
to purchase online. |
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When can I access my materials and start the course? |
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On or after the first day of classes visit Blackboard (http://learn.vccs.edu) to access course materials. Courses and course materials are not available until classes have started. |
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Who is my instructor and how do I contact them? |
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Refer to your course syllabus |
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Where do I submit assignments and take tests? |
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Refer to your course syllabus for assignment submission and testing guidelines. Printed assignments can be turned in at either of our two testing centers; Martin Hall on the main campus or NRCC's NRV Mall site. Online courses may require electronic or hand-delivery for some submissions, refer to syllabus for details.
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When will the instructor grade my work? |
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Varies for each instructor, contact instructor for grading timelines. |
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How do I get my grades? |
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See individual instructors for assignment/test grades. Final grades are accessable online through the SIS system. |
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If I received media for my course, where do I return it at the end of the semester? |
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Media should be returned to the circulation desk in the Library of Martin hall. |
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How do I get help with Blackboard? |
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Visit http://de.nr.edu/help |
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Where do I find my Blackboard account information? |
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Access http://my.vccs.edu to lookup your username. |
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What if my Blackboard account isn't accessible or doesn't work? |
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Contact the NRCC helpdesk at nr4help@nr.edu, 540-674-3600 ext. 4400 |
