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Distance Learning Off-line is a mode of delivery that does
not require Internet access. You do not have to come to campus.
Instead, you will follow the directions given in the course syllabus,
complete and submit your assignment and take your exams by the deadlines
given in the class calendar, and contact the instructor if you have any
questions, comments, or concerns. You can usually submit your
assignments through email, postal mail, or in person. Tests can be
taken in the College LRC. If you cannot come to Campus, you will need to set
up an approved proctor. The proctor identification procedures are available online or by calling the
Distance Learning Help Desk at (661) 763-7812.
Here is a brief description of off-line course processes:
- Assignments:
For each week of the term, you may be asked to
complete readings assignments, writing assignments, projects, and other
activities. You can work on your own time, but you must submit the
assignments when they are due. To see what is due and when, please refer
to the course calendar/schedule on the syllabus.
- Submitting homework:
You may be asked to submit your
homework via email, postal mail, or in person. Be sure to refer to the
course syllabus for instructions on how to submit your work.
- Questions:
In an off-line course, you can't raise your hand
to ask a question. However, you can ask your questions by sending a
message to your instructor through email, postal mail, or fax. You may
also contact the instructor by telephone. Your instructor will respond
to your question in a timely manner.
- Testing:
At different times during the term, your
instructor may test your understanding of the material. The instructor
reserves the right to schedule a proctored exam. The course
orientation page will list whether the course requires proctored exams.
Directions on how to get your proctor approved are available in the
campus resource center.
- Grading:
You will be assessed and graded on a combination
of factors. For grading policies and grading criteria, please refer to
the course syllabus.
How to start your offline courses
Step 1: Verify how
the class will be delivered (ETUDES, ETUDES-NG, or offline). You can do this
by looking at the current distance learning course schedule and comparing
the course number with your course schedule.
Step 2: Go to the
college web page,
www.taftcollege.edu
Step 3: Click on the
Schedule of Classes link at the bottom of the main web page
Step
4: Click on the current semester link
below the title Distance Learning Course Schedule
Step
5: Scroll to the course your are
taking and click on the course title (it is ready or linked when it is
underlined)
Step 6: Read the
course orientation page carefully. This page contains vital information
about the class and how to contact your instructor. We advise you print this
page for future use.
Step 7: Course
syllabus and further instructions are provided through the link at the
bottom of the instructor's course orientation page. If the link is not
activated, the instructor has not provided this information yet. Come back a
little closer to the start of the semester. When it is available, print this
information and follow the instructions given. Contact your instructor is
you have any questions or concerns.
Step 8: Set up a proctor immediately if required.
You can access the proctor identification form by going to this link:
http://web.taftcollege.edu/academic/distance%20learning/proctor_procedures.shtml.
Step 9: Contact your instructor or the Help Desk
if you have any other questions.
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