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Congratulations!

You are taking a great first step towards being a successful eLearning student by completing this orientation.

GO YOU!

Whether you’re taking your very first eLearning class, you’re new to how eLearning works at Clark College, or you’re using Canvas for your web-enhanced course, every section of this orientation has valuable information that will help you proceed towards your educational goals.

By the end of this orientation you should:

Understand what eLearning is and how it's different than a traditional face-to-face class
Recognize traits and skills that will help you succeed as an eLearning student
Feel comfortable with frequently used features in Canvas
Have an awareness of the college's resources and how to find them

This orientation is broken up into three main sections:

Getting Started

In this section you'll learn about:

The different types of eLearning modalities and the expectations and time commitments of each
Characteristics and behaviors of exceptional students (spoiler alert – these are great skills to have no matter WHAT type of class you’re taking)
Netiquette – what is it and WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?
Steps towards a successful start in your eLearning class

Using Canvas

In this section you'll learn about:

Technical requirements
Logging into Canvas
The nuts and bolts of using canvas day to day
Popular features you may find in your class

Resources

In this section you'll learn about:

Who to contact for help
Where to find technical support
Other college resources for success

Ready to get started?

Let's dive into the Modules!

eLearning Student Orientation