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Login for online class registration
Anytime, anywhere, education is online at Los Angeles
Harbor College! Earn college credit in a variety of courses
that provide flexibility in scheduling and the ability to
study when it is convenient for you. Online classes
feature the same content and most offer the same transferability
as on-campus classes.
Online courses can help you reach your educational goals more
quickly:
- If your job hours vary and have kept you from attending
class in the past or caused you to drop out. You can work at hours that are
convenient for you.
- If you have missed class because you have trouble
getting reliable transportation to and from school.
- If you have children and are unable to find child care
so you can come to school.
Success in an online class requires some special
preparation by you, the student.
Technology Requirements
You need to have a connection to the Internet.
You also need to
have an email account that you check regularly for communications from your
instructor. Harbor College provides an email address for all students or you can
sign up for a free email account with a site like Hotmail.
An online student needs to be comfortable using a
computer, locating information on the Internet, and sending and receiving email.
You don't need to be a computer expert but it won't work if you're a novice.
If you do not have access to a computer at home or at
work, you may do your computer work at the campus computer labs. Printing from
the labs requires the payment of a $5.00 lab fee to the bookstore.
Personality Requirements
Since you will not have a scheduled set of class meetings
to attend, you must be a self-motivated individual. It's easy to forget to check
into the class site or email and ignore the whole thing. The instructor will not
be standing in front of you reminding you of what you need to do to pass the
class. It works best to set up a schedule for yourself to do the class work on
specific days and times. Taking a class that you really have to have to get your
degree makes it easier.
You also need to be able to work on your own. The
instructor and other students will be available by email, discussion group, and
phone so you're not entirely on your own, but sometimes there can be a delay in
getting an answer. You will be reading materials and figuring things out
independently. Some people prefer to work this way. If you need the immediate
feedback of your fellow students and instructor, an online class is not for you.
Take an honest look at yourself before enrolling in an
online class. Some students thrive in online classes and others hate it. Ask
yourself the following questions. If most of your answers are "Yes" you are a
good candidate for online courses. If you answer "No", you may want to stick
with face-to-face classes.
- Is the online course a course I need to take
immediately for a specific goal?
- Do I prefer to learn at my own pace?
- Do I prefer to learn on my own?
- Do I have strong reading skills - can I read and
understand college-level textbooks?
- Do I have reliable access to an Internet-connected
computer and basic computer skills?
- Can I read and follow directions accurately?
- Are you interested in learning more about how to use
the Internet?
- Are you a self-starter?
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