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What is Remote learning at PBSC?
What are the advantages of Remote classes?
- Classroom Engagement
If you’re the kind of learner that likes active discussion, immediate feedback, and a personal familiarity that you can only get through real-time interaction, you’re probably a candidate for a Remote classes experience. This is an especially important distinction if you’re just making the transition from the traditional classroom to an online setting. The personal contact that you get through live videoconferencing, lecture broadcasts or messenger chatting can make it a lot easier to make the transition. Essentially, you can have all the personal engagement of a classroom without getting all sketched out about germs during cold and flu season.
- Dynamic Learning
This experience comes with more than just engagement though. There’s a case to be made that synchronous online learning is simply a superior way to learn, that it allows for a more dynamic exploration of topics, ideas and concepts than is possible in a medium with time lag. Videoconferencing, for instance, makes it possible to ask questions and receive answers mid-lesson; to discourse and debate with classmates at a brisk and exciting pace; to collectively drive a conversation into unexpected new directions. There is a speed and immediacy to synchronous online learning that, at its best, evokes the same level of accountability and engagement as classroom attendance. If you thrive at a swift pace, surrounded by competing and complementary ideas, this is as close as you’ll come to the real thing.
- Instructional Depth
With synchronous online learning, you’ll interact regularly and frequently with your professors. You’ll actually get to know your instructors. This is not just a good way to confirm your instructor’s credibility. It also provides regular opportunity for face-to-face discussion, individual guidance, and perhaps even the chance to establish a mentorship. If you’re the type of student that does your best work with the help of accessible and supportive instruction, you’re probably a synchronous learner.
Acknowledgement
https://thebestschools.org/magazine/synchronous-vs-asynchronous-education/
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Spring 2020 Graduates Virtual CelebrationFall 2020 Registration is now open
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Need a Laptop? Loaner Laptops availableLaptops will be due back August 20, 2020.
Completion of this form does not guarantee that a laptop will be available.
Campus contact emails for questions:
Belle Glade & Lox Groves – westlibrarylrc@palmbeachstate.edu
Boca Raton & Lake Worth – licentral@palmbeachstate.edu
Palm Beach Gardens - penad@palmbeachstate.eduStruggling with Classes: Fully Online Tutoring available (SLC)Days & Times of Online Tutoring at the Student Learning Center (SLC)
Mon: 9 AM – 9 PM
Tues: 9 AM – 9 PM
Wed: 9 AM – 9 PM
Thurs: 9 AM – 9 PM
Fri: 9 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat/Sun: 12:00-9:00 PM
If you need additional help or have questions, please call 561-862-4485Meet your Florida International University (FIU) Bridge Connect4Success AdvisorYanella Gilbert - FAU transfer advisor
Discuss your major, prerequisites, and receive transition support on how to complete your Bachelor's degree at FIUHow to avoid disruptive Behavior in your online classesRemember the Student Code of Conduct applies to your Virtual Learning Environment!
Nelnet Tuition Payment PlanIs not available for the Summer 2020 term.
We encourage you to reach out to Financial Aid, Cashier's Office, and/or LiveChat if you have questions in reference to your summer tuition.”
Financial Aid Scholarships applicationThe application process is now open for these scholarship
2020-21 Foundation Scholarships
Deadline to apply is Midnight on June 30, 2020
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For Blackboard issues contact E-learning at:
- Email: elearningsuccess@palmbeachstate.edu
- Phone: 561-868-3303
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- Phone: 561-868-4000
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The libraries are currently closed.The Center for Student Accessibility ( CSA) will provide information and advising appointments to students via email, Skype conference call, or Skype online video meetings. Skype communication will be coordinated between students and advisors or managers.
When students are contacting CSA, they should have their student id number available and be prepared to verify their identity to continue to protect their privacy. Students are to make accommodation requests by email to their assigned advisors. New students may make accommodation requests by contacting the manager of the campus of their choice.
The remote/online hours for CSA will be Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Here is the contact information for each campus:
Contact information per campus is listed below.
Belle Glade & Loxahatchee Groves
- Richard Hunter, Advisor
Boca Raton
- Topeka Zigler, Manager
Lake Worth
- Jelecia Kirk, Manager
Palm Beach Gardens
- John Kiefer, Manager
Remote testing will be offered for certain types of testing.
If the test is for an online course, your instructor has made it available to take from home. If it's a "make up" or "missed test", you will need to make arrangements with your instructor because these tests are unavailable to be taken through a remote format. Please check with your instructor for questions regarding these types of tests.
If the test is for PBSC placement or other tests, remote access may be available through the Testing Center website, www.palmbeachstate.edu/testing
If you withdrew from your spring course(s) on or after March 9, 2020 for issues related to the COVID-19 outbreak, you will be eligible for a scholarship to cover the cost of your course(s) for a future semester within the next year ( Summer 2020, Fall 2020, Spring 2021).
To find the COVID-19 Scholarship Request Form and the guidelines for requesting the scholarship, visit the Forms on the Admissions webpage.
The College has extended the time allowed to complete an “incomplete” course taken during spring semester to 60 days after the start of Fall 2020 semester.It’s possible, depending on whether you withdraw from the entire semester or stay enrolled in one course or more. If you withdraw from ALL of your courses, you could have part, or all, of your federal funding returned creating a balance owed that you have to pay back. For additional questions, please feel free to email return2title4@palmbeachstate.edu.
If you withdraw from one or more of your courses, but stay enrolled in at least one course and you pass that course, your financial aid will not be affected. If you have additional questions, please email faocent@palmbeachstate.edu.
Please keep in mind that withdrawing from any or all of your classes could potentially impact your Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP). If you have SAP questions, please contact faocent@palmbeachstate.edu .PSAV/Clock Hour: Please reach out to the PSAV Financial Aid Team at clockhour@palmbeachstate.edu.
No, your Financial Aid will be ready for summer. For Pell recipients, your summer Pell should be reflected on your award around the second week in April. Watch your PBSC email for more information.Spring Semester disbursements will not be affected as long as your aid has been processed and you have submitted all required documents. If your funds have not disbursed for the spring term, please log into your PantherWeb account to see if you have any Red flags. If you have Red flags, then there may be documents you need to submit. You will be able to submit your forms using a secure DocuSign process.
To access the forms, log into your PantherWeb account and click on the Red Flag . Then click Details to get the link. Or you may access the 2019/20 forms. If you have additional questions please feel free to email faocent@palmbeachstate.edu.Currently, the College is still determining the likelihood of offering spring commencement. Alternative options are being discussed and the College will continue to actively monitor information and updates about the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) and other entities to determine whether or not to hold such an event.Summer 2020 registration is open. At this time, no changes have been made to the summer course schedule. You are encouraged to register for summer courses as soon as possible to ensure the best selection of classes. If summer semester is impacted by COVID-19 outbreak, you will receive information and instructions for how to proceed during summer semester.New Student Orientation is being delivered remotely for new summer students. Please visit www.palmbeachstate.edu/orientation to reserve a spot in New Student Orientation.Academic Advisors will be reaching out to their advisees soon regarding summer registration. If you need to speak to your advisor, you can contact him/her as you always have through the appointment system and email. We will keep you updated as information changes.U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Education’s Message to Beneficiaries and Schools:
“We have worked with Congress to preserve GI Bill benefits for those of you impacted by COVID-19 during this difficult time. The Senate and House passed S.3503 and the bill is headed to the President to sign, which will give VA the authority to continue GI Bill payments uninterrupted in the event of national emergencies.
The new law allows VA to pay education benefits regardless of the fact that your program has changed from resident training to online training. Also, you will continue to receive the same monthly housing allowance payments that you received for resident training until 12/21/20, or until the school resumes normal operations of resident training. We’re working to immediately implement the new changes.
In order to avoid confusion and the need to make multiple changes to enrollments, VA is asking all schools to temporarily refrain from making any adjustments to enrollment certifications if training has changed due to COVID 19.”
VA website: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill
Veterans Services Spring 2020 (current semester) COVID-19 Guidance:PBSC’s Veterans Success Center and Veterans Resource Centers are operating virtually and will continue to provide services to our student veterans remotely until further notice. You may call our main line at 561-868-3380 to leave a message for phone assistance. Be sure to leave your student ID, call back number and a detailed message so that we can better assist you. We will post guidance updates and communications from our department and VA Education at www.palmbeachstate.edu/VeteransServices. We await further guidance from VA Education to schools.
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: VA Education's Message to Beneficiaries and Schools
We have worked with Congress to preserve GI Bill benefits for those of you impacted by COVID-19 during this difficult time. The Senate and House passed S.3503 and the bill is headed to the President to sign, which will give VA the authority to continue GI Bill payments uninterrupted in the event of national emergencies.
The new law allows VA to pay education benefits regardless of the fact that your program has changed from resident training to online training. Also, you will continue to receive the same monthly housing allowance payments that you received for resident training until 12/21/20, or until the school resumes normal operations of resident training. We’re working to immediately implement the new changes.
In order to avoid confusion and the need to make multiple changes to enrollments, VA is asking all schools to temporarily refrain from making any adjustments to enrollment certifications if training has changed due to COVID 19.
VA website: www.benefits.va.gov/gibill and visit their Facebook page www.facebook.com/gibillEducation
Veterans Services Summer 2020 (next semester) Guidance:We encourage you to continue your education and register for summer courses.
We are testing a new VA certification request (VCR) form that does not require printing. The “remote VCR” will be a fillable PDF so that you can attach it in an email to your PBSC veterans academic advisor for signature and submission for processing. Please know that Adobe Acrobat Reader is free to download and is required to properly complete the remote VCR.
Our VA deferment and VA out-of-state fee waiver forms will also be updated in the same way for remote submission.
PBSC Veterans Academic Advisors:Lake Worth Campus| Christopher Shanks| shanksc@palmbeachstate.edu
Boca Raton Campus| Erica Weissman| weissmae@palmbeachstate.edu
Palm Beach Gardens Campus | Ashton Davis | davisa@palmbeachstate.edu
Loxahatchee Groves/Belle Glade Campuses | John Maloney | maloneyj@palmbeachstate.edu
If you lost your employment and cannot cover your living expenses, please contact Michelle Wilks at 561-868-4003 to request assistance.Currently, remote instruction is scheduled to continue through the Summer 2020 Semester.All students are encouraged to contact any Bachelor’s Advisors, they are available via email until further notice. You can contact them at the following:
- Academic & Student Services Manager, Laura Babooram
- Admissions
- Advisor, Mily Davila
- Advisor, Deslee Francis-Grant
- Advisor, Laderne Jeudy
- Admin Asst, Patricia Alvarez
PBSC continues to offer ways in which students can stay engaged with nutritional personal health and fitness resources, such as home workouts, wellness tips, nutritional information, and physical activity resources, which can be found at www.palmbeachstate.edu/wellnesscenter
Students can also stay connected with virtual student activities by clicking on https://palmbeachstate.campuslabs.com/engage and by visiting PBSC social media pages.Remote tutoring is available for most PBSC courses. Tutors are available online:
- Monday through Thursday 9am – 9pm
- Friday 9am – 6pm
- Saturday and Sunday 9am – 9pm.
You can sign up for an appointment and meet a tutor virtually at https://palmbeachstate.mywconline.com/
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) relaxed, two weeks ago, online education regulations for you as international (F-1) students amid the coronavirus threat. You can online enroll in classes full time either from within the U.S. or outside of the country and maintain your F-1 status.If you maintain your status by remaining in classes until the end of the Spring ’20 term, you will be eligible for the summer break and the five-month rule will not apply for you to come back in August.You may stay in the U.S. on an expired F-1 visa as long as you maintain your immigration status by being in possession of a valid I-20 and by meeting normal enrollment requirements. (Canadian citizens do not need a visa to enter the U.S.If you leave the U.S. and your visa will have expired by the date you wish to re-enter the U.S., then you will need to obtain a new visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate before you can re-enter the U.S. (Canadian citizens do not need a visa to enter the U.S.) The U.S. State Department announced on March 18th that routine U.S. visa issuance has been suspended indefinitely worldwide.You must be physically in the U.S. at the time you submit your Optional Practical Training (OPT) application. Our office will continue to process OPT applications as soon as we receive your submitted request.Yes, you will need to update your records immediately through Pantherweb
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