FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
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How do I take classes online? What do I need?
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New technologies like the Internet are changing the way we learn.
Many colleges, including Mt. SAC, now offer some courses via the World
Wide Web. To get into Mt. SAC's Virtual Classroom, you'll need the
following:
 | Basic computer and Internet skills. Mt. SAC offers some excellent
introductory courses through our Computer Information Systems
department. |
| A personal computer capable of
connecting to the Internet via
modem, DSL or cable. |
| An Internet browser such as
Netscape or
Microsoft Internet Explorer. |
| An email address |
| What do all these terms mean? If you're new to the Net, see the
Internet Information page. |
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Who can benefit from online learning?
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- Busy People
- And who isn't? Most people are already juggling work, family and
leisure...but you can still go to college! With Web classes, you have
the advantage of being able to access course materials 24 hours, 7
days a week.
- Re-Entry Students
- Many people would like to take classes, but they've been out of
school for a while. The Virtual Classroom is a great way to re-adjust
to college.
- Almost Anyone...
- ...who has access to the Internet and wants to take college
classes to meet transfer requirements, upgrade their skills or for
personal enrichment.
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Isn't classroom instruction "better"?
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It depends on your learning style. If you learn best in a traditional
classroom environment, Web instruction is probably not for you. But
because Distance Learning programs are monitored so carefully, the
quality of instruction will be just as good as in our traditional
program.
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In a word, yes. Virtual Classroom courses are fully equivalent to the
traditional Mt. SAC course. A Web-based class will show on your
transcript no differently than any other course taken at Mt. SAC.
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What does it cost?
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The fee schedule for Web classes is exactly the same as for any other
Mt. SAC class ($15/unit as of Fall 1997). In fact, if you live a
considerable distance from the campus, you might actually save money by
taking a class on the Web.
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Where do I get the books?
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Textbooks and other materials for Web classes are available at the
SAC Book Rac.
In addition, several alternative textbook outlets exist in the area
around Mt. SAC and Cal Poly.
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Depending on the class, assignments will be submitted via email, fax or
a newsgroup posting visible only to members of the class. Some
assignments may be completed on the course's Web page.
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How do online students take tests?
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Some virtual campuses offer online testing. However, security is
still a major issue. Until testing in Webspace can be made secure,
online students at Mt. SAC will take tests on campus.
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OK, so how do I register?
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Registration for online courses is the same as for
any other Mt.
SAC class.
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And what if I have more questions?
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Please use this form
to ask us anything you like. You can return to this page with your
browser's Back button.
See the Virtual Classroom Home Page for more information about online
courses.
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