JSCC offers a number of 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 which 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:
- are able to 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 course work
- do not procrastinate but complete assignments well before the deadline
- devote a minimum of 3-5 times per week to check email and online course for assignment completion and course participation
- have basic computer skills and feel confident using email, 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 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 personal computer
- troubleshoot technical problems on your own or seek assistance to resolve problems quickly
- create, save, and edit documents (such as in MS Word)
