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How does this online class work?
There are no on-campus classroom sessions scheduled for Survey of Western Art 1B Online. Therefore, there is no face-to-face contact with other students or the instructor. All instruction happens online.
What you will need:
1. First, be sure you are registered for the course through West Valley College.
2. A Computer
You will need a computer with an internet browser. If you do not own a computer, you may use one at the West Valley College Technology Center for the whole semester for a $5 fee. You must use Internet Explorer. See Browser Problems below below.
3. E-Mail
All required communication between the instructor and students in this class is via e-mail within WebCT.
4. Internet Access
Most topics you will be learning about have links to sites on the Internet. A basic knowledge of how to use Internet explorer is required to link to the sites. If you do not have access to the Internet, you can search the web using one of the computers in the Technology Center at West Valley College.
5. Browser Problems?
If you have problems with your Internet browser or java etc. when accessing the course materials, please check the following link for possible solutions.
Click here to learn about browser preferences and troubleshooting.
6. Log on to WebCT
Survey of Western Art 1B online uses the WebCT course management system.
You will not have access to the server until the first day of class.
- send email to the instructor.
- receive email from the instructor.
- find the weekly homework assignments.
- take the weekly quizzes.
- track your grades.
- follow the course calendar.
- read about the course conditions.
On the first day of the semester, go to the WebCT log in page and get started:
For WebCT orientations, use:
Click here to register for this course
Click here to access the "How to Succeed in an Online Course" web page.
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