Some classes are self-paced, some are not. For those that are not self-paced, there are definite beginning and ending times as well as specific dates that assignments and tests are due. You may also contact your instructor by telephone and regular mail. Online courses are designed with flexibility and availability in mind. Refer to Student Help Basics for more help with getting started with getting connected.
Some courses contain multimedia components like sound or video clips.
For these courses you may need a sound card with speakers and a software application that will allow you to view video clips. For more detailed information on what you will need, see Web Course Requirements . Plan on using at least Netscape Navigator 3.x or Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.x. Both Web browsers can be obtained free by online downloads at each company's site. Below are the links for free downloads if you need them.