• Fall Term 2008 Online Courses
• Online Course Exams and Proctor Form Information

What is an Online Course? 
An online course is a complete course that includes lectures, assignments, and discussions delivered via the Internet. Some online courses may have on-campus labs or exams or require viewing accompanying video programs. Interaction with the instructor and other students is provided through the use of discussion forums and email. Students don't have to be online at a certain time every day, but will be expected to log on to the course website regularly and respond to online discussions. Students are responsible for maintaining their own computers and software required for each class.

In order to participate in online courses, students must:

• have a current email address on file at Lane (in Expresslane) and be comfortable using email
• have access to a computer with Internet capabilities
• be able to operate an internet browser such as Firefox or Internet Explorer

Nearly all online courses offered at Lane use Moodle as the online course learning management system. If you enroll in more than one online course, the login procedures and course navigation may be different for each course depending on the learning management systems used by the instructors. For help specifically with Moodle, please see lanecc.edu/icl/moodleinfo.html

Is there an orientation?
Online courses don’t have orientation sessions--enrolled students just log in to the course website beginning on the first day of the term. Students must log in to the course website at the beginning of the first week of classes in order to avoid being dropped. Contact your instructor immediately if you have difficulty logging in. Occasionally, an online course instructor will offer an optional on-campus orientation. They will notify you directly by email and/or post the information on the course website if one is offered.

How do I access my online course and when can I log in?
All online credit courses can be accessed through the link at the top of this page and through the DL Quick Links box beginning on the first day of the term. Fall term begins September 29.

To begin an online course, click on the DL Quick Links box, and select “Log in to Online Courses.” Find your course in the list and verify the CRN. The website for the course is listed in the far right column. Follow any instructions that may be listed and click on the link to enter the course website. Courses will be available for access at 8 a.m. on the first day of the term. Students who do not participate in classes during the first week of the term may be dropped from their courses.

Where can I get help logging in?
The Student Help Desk (SHeD) in Building 4, Room 201, can assist distance learning students with log in difficulties. SHeD can also be reached at 463-3333 or SHeD@lanecc.edu

Can I take an online course if I don't have a computer?
Most online courses may be accessed in the Instructional Computing Lab on the main campus (Bldg. 4, Rm. 201) and at Lane's centers at Cottage Grove and Florence during their regular operating hours.

Laptop computers are available for 2-hour checkout, between 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Lane Library, and may be used anywhere inside the library.

Hardware/Software Requirements for Your Computer:

Recommended Hardware

• PC - Pentium III or compatible processor at 800 MHZ or faster with Windows 2000, or Windows XP (minimum), Pentium 4 recommended
• Macintosh PowerPC G4 (minimum), Mac OS X 10.4 and higher
• 256 MB RAM minimum, 512 MB or greater recommended
• Video resolution: millions of colors (24/32 Bit) at 1024 x 768 video resolution
• 1 GB of available disc space
• Speakers or Headphones (Optional if built-in speakers are adequate for listening to audio)
• 56K modem minimum, DSL or Cable modem recommended (56K modem connections will not support classes with streaming audio or video)
• Internet Service Provider with web and email access (Students: see http://www.lanecc.edu/icl/emailfaq.htm for information on email providers)

Recommended Software

• Windows: Firefox 2.0
• Macintosh OS X: Firefox 2.0
• Apple Safari and Microsoft Internet Explorer are supported but not recommended as problems have been noted especially with IE 7
• Microsoft Office 2000 or higher
• Anti-Virus Software
• Some courses have additional hardware/software requirements