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Course Information
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What are the courses like?
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There
are instructor-led and instructor-facilitated. The instructor-led
courses are asynchronous (meaning you can talk to others whenever
you like), take 4 or 6 weeks to complete, start every quarter,
and contain approximately 8 to 9 lessons each or 1 or 2 lessons
a week. Each course provides high-quality, interactive content,
a course instructor, and quizzes. Timely revisions and updates
assure you up-to-the-minute course content. The courses use a
mix of communication tools to help you explore content and questions
with other students and the instructor, and generally, include
a discussion area and e-mail.
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How do I see a list of online courses?
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Return
to home page and click on the course category at top of screen,
click Teacher Education - Instructional Technology or click
on Teacher Education - Professional Development.
You'll see the courses listed. You can browse and select a course
outline to see more information or enroll. (There's no obligation
to enroll or pay for a course until you're ready to do so.)
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How long does it take to complete a course?
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Courses
are 4 and 6 weeks in length.
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When are courses offered?
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Each
course starts once a quarter. When you select a course, you can
choose from the upcoming available start dates.
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How much do courses cost?
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The
cost of a course varies. Return to the home page and choose the
course area you are interested in. Browse the catalog to find
out the cost and the CEU credits available for that class. (There
is no obligation to enroll or pay for a course until you are ready
to do so.)
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Can I earn credit for an online course?
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Please
see the individual course or courses that you're interested in
for details. You can do this by clicking on the Courses button
at the top of the home page, click Teacher Education - Instructional Technology, or click
on Teacher Education - Professional Development. Browse to the desired course to discover the
credits offered. (There's no obligation to enroll or pay for a
course until you're ready to do so.)
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Can I see a course demo?
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Yes.
When you click on course title in the course catalog page, you
will see a table of contents, descriptions. Some of the courses
contents contain live links to course samples. Return to the home
page and click on "Course Demo" at top of screen or
click here.
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Can I interact with my instructor and other
students?
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Yes.
You can communicate with your teacher and other students in the
discussion area, e-mail other students in the class and have two-way
conversations in chat areas.
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How do I gain access to my course?
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After
completing registration and payment, you'll receive a user name
and password by e-mail, with instructions on how to go to your
course.
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Are there tests, assignments and grades?
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There
are no quizzes or tests, but there are varying numbers of assignments
and an end-of-course project or report. The courses are graded
on a pass/fail basis. Though
there are no letter grades for noncredit courses, they are essential
to earn credit and CEU's.
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Is a textbook or other materials required?
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The
courses are complete, and no textbook is usually required. Some
courses have free downloadable learning guides.
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Computer Requirements
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What are the computer, web browser and software
requirements?
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Access
to a Computer - For Internet based courses, your computer
system can significantly affect the quality of the course. If
you have a faster system with more features, then you may enjoy
the experience more.
PC - Windows 95/98/NT/2000/ME/XP
Pentium 120 or better (Pentium II or better recommended)
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32 MB RAM (64 MB or more recommended)
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VGA monitor with 256-color display
• Sound Card
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56K Internet connection or better
• Version 4 web browser or better
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Power PC CPU or better
• 16MB RAM (64 recommended with 24 allocated to browser)
• Monitor with 256-color display
• MacIntosh System 7.61 or better
• 56K Internet Connection of better
• Any Version 4 web browser or better
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DOWNLOAD A WEB BROWSER:
To download Internet Explorer free, click here: Internet
Explorer
Netscape 4.x with Java enabled. To download Netscape free, click
here: Netscape
Note for AOL users: You'll need America Online Version 4.0 or higher
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Word Processor: Microsoft Word 97 or higher is recommended.
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Enrollment and Registration
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How do I see a list of online courses?
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Return
to home page and choose a course category at top of screen under
Course Areas, click Teacher Education - Instructional Technology or click
on Teacher Education - Professional Development.
You'll see the courses listed by course areas. You can browse
and select a course to see more information or to enroll. (There's
no obligation to enroll or pay for a course until you're ready.)
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When are courses offered?
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Each
course starts once a quarter. When you select a course, you can
choose from the upcoming available start dates.
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How much do courses cost?
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The
cost of a course varies. Return to the home page and choose a
course category at top of screen under Course
Areas, click Teacher Education - Instructional Technology, or click
on Teacher Education - Professional Development
here.
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Can I earn credit for an online course?
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Courses
can be for noncredit, or CEU's. Please see the individual course
or courses that you are interested in for details. You can do
this by returning to the home page, choosing a course category
at top of screen under Course Areas,
click Teacher Education - Instructional Technology or click
Teacher Education - Professional Development
here.
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How do I enroll in a course?
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Return
to the home page, choose a course category at top of screen under
Course Areas, click Teacher Education - Instructional Technology, or click
on Teacher Education - Professional Development
here. Then click on the "Enroll" button and follow
the instructions to register for a course.
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What are my payment options?
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To
learn more about your payment options, return to the home page
and click on "Contact" or click Contact.
You must register and pay before receiving access to your course.
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How can I learn about school policies?
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To
learn more about school policies, return to the home page and
click on "About Us" or click About
Us
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How do I gain access to my course?
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After
completing registration and payment, you'll receive a user name
and password by e-mail, with instructions on how to access your
course.
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What if I have more questions about taking
a course?
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If
you have questions or concerns about enrollment, registration,
about the CEU's received, or other questions, you can talk with your school contact person about them.
Return to the home page and click on "Contact Us"
at top of screen or click Contact Us
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Student Skills
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Is distance learning right for me?
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If
you would like to improve your job skills, change your life, prepare
for certification or re-certification, or simply learn more about
a subject and you find it hard to attend a traditional class,
work irregular hours, or have job or family commitments, then
online courses are for you. Distance learning allows for flexibility
-- you can work on your course any time of the day or night, without
traveling to class, work at your own pace, do your assignments
and participate in class discussions from anywhere. All you need
are good organizational and time management skills and a willingness
to learn in an exciting interactive environment!
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Getting Help
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How do I gain access to my course?
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After
completing registration and payment, you'll receive a user name
and password by e-mail, with instructions on how to access your
course.
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What if I have more questions about my coursework?
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You
can ask questions and receive answers from your instructor in
the discussion area of the course and you can talk with other
students in the class. If you have questions or concerns about
enrollment, registration, about the credit or CEU's granted, you
can talk with your school contact person
about them.
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If I take an online course, where can I
find help with technical problems?
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For
help with any technical problems, please send an e-mail to support@mail.magellan.edu.
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