- When do I log in for the first time?
- How do I log in?
- Where do I get my login information?
- How do I communicate with my classmates?
- What is a threaded discussion?
- What is "chat"?
- Is there a specific night each week that I have to log in?
- What if I have questions about the coursematerial? How long will it take to get an answer from my instructor?
- What happens if I miss a week and do not log in? Am I marked absent?
- How often do I have to log in?
- What other courses are being developed?
- How can I find out more about distance education?
- Is tuition for a distance education course at Coleman College different from a classroom-based course?
- Do you have a database system where I can search for books and articles?
1) When do I log in for the first time?
You will be able to log in to your course the first day of the academic quarter in which you are taking the course. When you log in, the course will give you further instructions.
Logging in is easy. Direct your Web browser to http://eclass.coleman.edu. Click the Login button in the left navigation bar. The log in page will display. Enter your user name and password and click the Login button.
3) Where do I get my login information?
Your instructor will e-mail you the URL to the Coleman College distance education site along with your user name, password and instructions.
4) How do I communicate with my classmates?
You will communicate with your classmates through e-mail, threaded discussion, and possibly online "chat" sessions.
5) What is a threaded discussion?
Threaded discussion refers to written messages that are posted to an online class discussion area over a period of time. The discussion starts with a statement or question posted by the instructor or a student. Other students may then comment on the posted message. Then, the instructor and other students may comment on their comments. A thread refers to the original post and all the comments made to it. The advantage of threaded discussion is that the time lag between postings and comments allows for reflective thought, which facilitates a deeper level of discussion and learning.
Chat refers to real-time written group discussion. Chat takes place in an online class chat area. Each participant can post written messages, which are immediately seen by all other participants. Chat is like a conference call. Chat sessions can be "officially" established by the instructor or informally established by students.
7) Is there a specific night each week that I have to log in?
At this time, Coleman College's distance education courses do not require students to log into chat or threaded discussion sessions at specific times. Therefore, you are not required to log in at a specific time or day of the week to participate in the courses.
8) What if I have questions about the course material? How long will it take to get an answer from my instructor?
Coleman College instructors facilitating the online courses will spend time online each business day. Therefore, it is our expectation that, in most cases, you will receive an answer to your question within one or two business days.
9) What happens if I miss a week and do not log in? Am I marked absent?
In a distance education course, your attendance will be measured by your participation in the weekly assignments. Failure to participate (not completing scheduled assignments) will result in the recording of an absence. Coleman College attendance policies, therefore, remain unchanged for online courses.
10) How often do I have to log in?
Every day! You must log in often enough to participate adequately in your class discussions and in any assigned group projects, and to read important messages your instructor may post. The number of times you log in each week may vary with each course and may vary within a course. Some of your logins may be brief, in which you simply check for instructor messages. Others may be longer ones in which you ponder and respond to threaded discussion messages or work in an assigned group area. Your instructor will evaluate your participation, so it is STRONGLY recommended that you log in each day!
11) What other courses are being developed?
Coleman College plans to develop additional courses for Web-based delivery. Click here for information about upcoming courses.
12) How can I find out more about distance education?
Contact the Distance Education Department at de@coleman.edu to enroll in our introductory course, DIS 101.
13) Is tuition for a distance education course at Coleman College different from a classroom-based course?
No. Unlike many colleges, Coleman College does not charge an additional fee for distance education courses, despite the fact that they are more expensive to deliver than traditional courses.
14) Do you have a database system where I can search for books and articles?
Yes. The Library has the Athena web server as well as links to web databases.