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After taking the self-assessment quiz: Is Distance Learning Right for You ? and reviewing some additional Success Tips , y ou have determined this is an area where you KNOW you can be successful and need to know how to get started.
Already a student at Palm Beach State: you will register for online classes just like any other classes.
Have you activated your Palm Beach State e-mail account?
The College uses e-mail as an official means of communication with students. Students must check their e-mail address frequently in order to ensure they obtain critical information and assignments.
Need help?
I am now registered for online classes. How do I begin? Here are some easy steps:
- Verify your basic computer competencies
- Verify your computer is ready for Blackboard by using our online Browser Check tool.
- Read your professor's course syllabus - Just enter your professor's name.
- Purchase your textbooks and any other required materials.
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Go to class:
- Access Dates - first day of class is the start date for all paid registrations.
- Logon to the class site as soon as access is available to review materials.
- Understand the course requirements/ expectations prior to the first day of class.
- Complete the online orientation/ other requirements by professor's deadline.
- Become involved in the virtual classroom and stay engaged.
- What resources are available to me as an online student?
- Contact Student Services as often as necessary!
- Library services are available providing many valuable materials for all students.
- Tutoring for all DL students: Look for the online link to Smarthinking on your course web sites. On-campus tutoring is also available when time permits travel to the campus locations.
- Turnitin plagiarism detection software is available to online students as an important resource. Look for the link within your course web sites.
- Need more information about the college: Student Handbook
- Ask for help when needed.
Who to call for help when students have questions or need assistance?
- For general questions, email Distance Learning
- For Blackboard questions,
- Email the Blackboard Administrator
- For logon issues, email the Student Helpdesk or call 561-868-4000
- For course curriculum questions:
- Students will contact their individual instructor for course content issues.
