This is where you begin as an online student. Here you can find out information on getting into your class, and sample what an online class is all about. This is also the place where you can practice some of the technical skills every online student needs.

Webboard

WebBoard gives you a way to exchange messages with others in a recorded format. WebBoard makes it easy for you to communicate with others in your class with its online conferencing system. Each course has a unique Webboard. Use the links on your course's Web site to access the proper Webboard.

The tutorial will walk you through all the steps you need to get started with the WebBoard.

E-Mail

E-mail will be one of the many ways you can communicate with your instructor. It is a valuable tool because you can send electronic documents, called attachments, along with messages. This allows you to submit research papers via the internet. You are encouraged to use E-mail frequently and to famaliarize yourself with the E-mail system you intend to use. Your Internet service providor may provide you with technical support and tips for using E-mail, below are links to some E-mail support pages.