The following is a checklist of some of the essentials for online learning at Chabot College.*
Getting Started with your Online or Hybrid Course
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Verify the course start date and any requirements (such as on-campus meetings).
Browser: Mozilla Firefox /Google Chrome (Internet Explorer is not recommended)
Login to Blackboard and Change Your Password
Update your Email address for Blackboard (in CLASS-Web)
Locate your course Syllabus
Email your instructor from Blackboard
Course Materials/Weekly Modules/Assignments
Using Blackboard (Please note: Not all instructors/courses use the same tools)
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Use The Discussion Board
Submit an Assignment
Send an Email using "Send Email" in Blackboard
Send Email using the "Messages" tool in Blackboard
Taking Assessments (quizzes/tests/exams)
What to do if you get “locked out” of a quiz/test/exam
How to View Your Grades
Succeeding in an Online Course
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Myths and Facts about Online Courses
Time Management skills for the Online Learner
Study Skills for Online Learners
Netiquette (online etiquette)
*An online version of this Orientation to Online Learning, including steps and videos, can be found at:
http://www.chabotcollege.edu/online/orientations/
For further assistance with Online Learning or Blackboard support needs, please visit the Online
Learning Student Support website:
http://www.chabotcollege.edu/online/