For a complete list of participation requirements click here . All students must have full access to the Internet, not just an email account. Software required for computer conferencing is given to students enrolled in a course, free of charge. Once registered, you may log into the software as a guest to practice using it. Once you are a registered student, you will be given information on how to download the right software for your online classes.
Most professors establish the schedule of participation at the start of class.
Some classes will use chat or phone conferencing, which requires participating at a specific time and day. In some cases these sessions are mandatory, and in others they are not. It is generally recommended that you log in four to five times a week for an online course, but that can be done at times that are convenient for you. The methods used to submit papers, projects, and exams will vary from course to course. Each professor will decide which learning outcomes are necessary for a particular course and how those outcomes are assessed.