JSCC offers several distance learning courses for students who need a flexible schedule. Students may choose from fully online courses or hybrid courses, which meet both in the seated classroom and online. Online courses do not require regular face-to-face time, however, there may be requirements for proctored exams that require students to come to the JSCC campus or an instructor-approved location for testing.
While online learning provides schedule flexibility, they are equivalent to traditional courses in student requirements and academic rigor. Students choosing online learning should be self-motivated, have good time management skills, and self-discipline as well as be proficient using computers.
Successful Online Students:
- Can work independently with little direction
- Communicate effectively with the instructor to address questions and concerns
- Have good reading and writing skills
- Are self-motivated and self-disciplined to stay on task and not get behind in coursework
- Do not procrastinate but complete assignments well before the deadline
- Devote a minimum of 3-5 times per week to checking email and online course for assignment completion and course participation
- Have basic computer skills and feel confident using email, the internet, and a word processor
- Have access to a computer with reliable Internet access
Expectations of Online Students:
Students should be able to perform basic computer operations such as:
- Send, receive, reply to, and forward email
- Send an email with an attachment
- Use a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge, Safari, etc.) to search and navigate the internet
- Open and view files provided by the instructor
- Download and install plugins on a personal computer
- Troubleshoot technical problems on your own or seek assistance to resolve problems quickly
- Create, save, and edit documents in a word processor