Canvas Network

Introduction to Online Learning (Canvas net)

Offered by Spokane Falls Community College - SFCC,

This course provides an introduction to elearning expectations; elearning basic skills and strategies; and elearning resources which support student success. This course is designed for students interested in taking online college courses and/or becoming more successful online college students. There are no prerequisites for this course.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Understand the basic features of the online classroom

Recognize the skills needed for learning in an online classroom
Demonstrate the usefulness of online learning tools in supporting student success
Recognize online campus student support services that support academic success
Evaluate their own online readiness skills using at least one digital literacy tool

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