What You Need to Succeed
Online courses allow you to learn whenever, wherever, and however works best for you, making it easier to earn your degree or certificate while balancing work and family commitments. When you don't have to attend classes in person, online learning lets you access programs and courses that might have otherwise been inaccessible or highly inconvenient.
Online classes can present unique challenges, however, if you’re not prepared. If you develop skills for effective online learning, you’ll find the courses can be an excellent alternative to a traditional classroom setting.
Do you have the technology you need for online learning?
California Community Colleges students are eligible for a mobile hotspot service powered by Sprint, which offers nationwide 4G LTE connectivity and allows users to connect up to 10 WiFi enabled devices for up to 10 hours on a single charge for only $19.99 a month.
Do you know how to use Canvas?
The California Community Colleges (CCC) have adopted Canvas as the system’s Common Course Management System (CCMS). This means that even if you take a class at more than one CCC, you will use the same platform to access your classes. If this is your first time taking an online class, you may want to watch some of these short videos to get started.
Additional Resources and Support
- The OWL, online essay writing support
- Through the The Online Writing Lab (OWL) at Purdue University students will find information to assist with many writing projects. The OWL houses writing resources and instructional material, as well as writing support video workshops. They are provided as a free service.
- Adobe Distance Learning Tools
- Now, through May 31, 2020, Adobe is giving all higher education and K-12 customers who use Creative Cloud apps in schools logins for students who will be working at home.
- Studyblue, online test preparation tool
- Helps college students prepare for tests with handy online flashcards, excellent resources for organizing class notes, and more.
- eFollet, online book rentals for college students
- Buy or rent required books for your classes with no hassle (not all CCCs participate).
- PDF document Converter
- Allows students to convert any file to PDF in seconds.
- Wolfram Alpha -Online source of and info for class assignments
- A site that allows students to do calculations of all kinds, including math, science, and more. Wolfram Alpha has a seemingly endless source of facts, data, and information to help get you through your class assignments.
- Quizlet, online study help
- Helps college students study for literally any class you may be taking by offering simple, free learning tools like flashcards, games, and more.
- Google Drive
- Google Drive is a free service that allows you to create, store, and access files from anywhere in the world where you have an internet connection. You can also create files that can be edited by multiple people, so it’s a must-have for group projects.
- Carnegie Learning iCulture, online language immersion tool
- A cultural immersion resource for Spanish, French and German language learners, is available free through the end of the school year.