Why take an online course? | How does it work? | What are the technology requirements? | How do I find a listing of currently offered online courses?

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Why take an online course?

Try an online course if you are unable to come to campus for a class that you need. Distance education is perfect for the adult learner; learning occurs at your own pace, place, and time.

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How does it work?

Courses are accessed through the internet using Blackboard online learning course software. Each course has a designated start and end date. Lessons are posted weekly by the course instructor, and students select and work on the assignments. Whole-class and small-group discussions are conducted through an internet-based discussion tool. Students are required to contribute to each discussion two to three times per week and may log on anytime day or night. Students must spend adequate study time on the course (12-16 hours per week for a 4 semester credit course.)

Try out the online course environment.  You will need to log in using the username and password:  gsedemostudent.  After logging in you will see a course, GSE Student Demo. Give it a try! Click here to get to the Blackboard login page.

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What are the technology requirements?

Hamline uses Blackboard online course software, accessible with an Internet connection. Students should be successful if they have basic computer skills including proficiency within the Windows (98 or above) or Macintosh (OS 9 or above) environment, access to and familiarity with: internet (minimum 56K modem), email, and a word processing program.

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How do I find a listing of currently offered online courses?

Click Search Courses and then search by COURSE LOCATION, specifying "On-line."  Clicking any course title will lead to specific course schedules, descriptions, and a mail-in registration form.

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