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Do you need any special software for online courses?
May 3, 2021 | Cowley College
Online courses in general do not require special software. Many simply use an Internet browser (Google Chrome recommended); however, some courses may have special requirements. Go to Class Schedules and select the correct semester. From the drop down menu under “By Learning Mode”, select “Online”. Under the title of the course in bright red you will see software requirements for each course.
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Do you need to have a computer and know how to use it?
May 3, 2021 | Cowley College
You must have access to a personal computer and have some basic knowledge of how to use it. You must have an active Cowley e-mail account and reliable connection to the Internet for successful completion of online courses.
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Can you start your online course before the first day of class?
May 3, 2021 | Cowley College
Unless otherwise notified, an online course is not available in Blackboard until the first day of class for that semester.
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What if you need help with an online course?
May 3, 2021 | Cowley College
Contact your instructor first. Then, if he/she can’t help you, contact the Cowley Help Desk for any technical problems you may have.
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Do you have to go somewhere to take tests?
May 3, 2021 | Cowley College
Each online course is different and some instructors may have you go to a convenient location to take some tests. See your course syllabus or contact your instructor for information about testing requirements.
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Are online courses self-paced?
May 3, 2021 | Cowley College
Cowley College Online classes are not self-paced. You will need to be diligent in meeting scheduled dates for projects and assessments that must be completed during specific time periods throughout the semester.
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Is attendance taken in online courses?
May 3, 2021 | Cowley College
Cowley instructors record your online attendance each week for your online course(s). In order to be counted present in your course, you must log in and complete your instructor’s attendance requirements for the week. Individual instructors may have additional requirements before attendance requirements are satisfied. The week for attendance usually runs from 12:00 A.M. Sunday through 11:59 P.M. Saturday. Please check the individual course syllabus carefully for these requirements or check with your instructor. If these requirements are not satisfied,
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Do you have to be online at a certain time each week?
April 30, 2021 | Cowley College
Most online courses do not require you to be online at a certain time. If the instructor requires you to be online at a certain time, it will be noted in the course syllabus.
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When do I take the mandatory Blackboard Orientation?
April 30, 2021 | Cowley College
Cowley students are required to complete the Blackboard Orientation course before having access to online and hybrid courses in Blackboard. The Blackboard Orientation is designed for quick completion—usually in less than an hour. Students who have completed the orientation once will not have to take it again for three years
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Is there an instructor and how do I communicate with him/her?
April 30, 2021 | Cowley College
Each online course has a specific instructor. You will communicate with the instructor through Cowley College Online interface with Blackboard. Click on the menu link labeled Cowley Email.