Distance Learning Course Information Checklist
The Distance Learning Department recommends that students print a copy of this sheet for each Distance Learning course they take. Check the boxes as you review each course for relevant information.
You will be able to access online course content using your
User Name (firstname_lastname) i.e.
“george_washington” and
Password (OCC student ID number) i.e. “0123456”
on the first day of the applicable term but not before that date. If you try to log in prior to that, you may get an error message.
You should know the information listed below within three days after the starting date of class.
q Contact Information.
q Instructor’s name.
q Instructor’s email address.
q Instructor’s office number (if applicable).
q Instructor’s office hours
q Course Access Information.
q I know how to locate the course from any internet-accessible computer.
q If applicable, I know how to access this course using an id and password.
q Course content and materials that I must obtain on my own: materials that are NOT included in the course website (if applicable).
q I know the textbook title(s), editions, and how to acquire them.
q I know what the other course materials are (such as CD-Rom(s), software, etc…) and how to acquire them.
q Methods of communication — how will I be communicating with the instructor and other students in the course? (check those that apply)
q Email – all course email communication must be done through the course email accounts.
q Discussion board postings.
q Scheduled “live” chat sessions.
q Other Communication tool ___________________________
q Instructor’s communication policy.
q I know approximately how long it will take for the instructor to respond to general questions about the course.
q I know approximately how long it will take for the instructor to grade and return my work.
q I know the course assignments and how much they are worth (check those that apply).
q Written assignments.
q Online quizzes.
q Online exams.
q In-person exams.
q Course projects.
q Other __________________________
q I know how assignments are to be submitted (check those that apply).
q Regular email.
q Email attachment.
q WebCT “Dropbox.”
q Discussion Board attachment.
q Other __________________________
q Technical requirements and computer literacy requirements (check those that apply).
q This course has specific computer hardware requirements—I understand them and can adhere to them.
q This course requires specific software programs, and I know how to acquire them.
q This course requires that I have specific computer skills—I understand them and can perform them.
q Important course dates (check those that apply).
q I know the start date of class.
q I know the due dates for all the assignments.
q I know where to find the due dates for all assignments.
q I know the end date of class.
q I know whether or not I have to be on campus for this course for an exam, optional or mandatory meeting(s) or orientation.
q I understand the instructor’s “drop” policy for withdrawing from the course (if applicable—your instructor may not have one).
Be sure to check your course email account regularly for messages from your instructor.
If, after reviewing the course website and reading introductory emails from your instructor, you are unsure about any of the course requirements and policies, you must email your instructor as soon as possible for clarification. If you do not hear back from your instructor in a timely manner, please consult the Distance Learning department