A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
A+B. Intro_SJ.1 - University of Maryland University College
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Online Study<br />
Computer and Internet Access<br />
UMUC is committed to ensuring that students acquire the<br />
level <strong>of</strong> technological fluency needed for active participation<br />
in contemporary society and access to up-to-date resources.<br />
All UMUC students must be prepared to participate in asynchronous,<br />
computer-based class discussions, study groups,<br />
online database searches, course evaluations, and other online<br />
activities. This policy applies to students in both classroombased<br />
and online courses.<br />
All UMUC students must therefore ensure that they have<br />
some type <strong>of</strong> Internet access. This access may be through use<br />
<strong>of</strong> a UMUC computer lab, university or public library, or other<br />
readily available source if the student does not have home access.<br />
However, it should be regularly available and the student should<br />
have a current e-mail address.<br />
WebTycho-Enhanced Section Classes<br />
All Graduate School on-site classes use the university’s online<br />
course delivery system WebTycho as an enhancement. WebTychoenhanced<br />
classes provide on-site students with online educational<br />
opportunities. Faculty members may elect to use some or all <strong>of</strong><br />
WebTycho’s online features in conjunction with classroom-based<br />
activity.<br />
Online Classes<br />
The Graduate School’s online courses maintain the same academic<br />
standards as on-site courses. Course content, texts,<br />
requirements, assignments, and class participation are comparable<br />
for online and on-site courses; for example, students need to<br />
adhere to a course schedule for assignment deadlines and exam<br />
times. Before registering for an online course, students may<br />
want to consider the following:<br />
1. Online students need to be prepared to write extensively,<br />
because nearly all communication is written. Online students<br />
need strong English reading and writing skills.<br />
2. Online students need to be competent in the use <strong>of</strong> computers<br />
and commonly used s<strong>of</strong>tware programs.<br />
3. Since WebTycho is asynchronous and students are expected<br />
to be active participants online, students are encouraged to<br />
log in frequently to check what has transpired in their<br />
online classroom (in lieu <strong>of</strong> classroom meetings).<br />
4. Online students need disciplined work habits, effective time<br />
management skills, and the ability to work both alone and<br />
collaboratively.<br />
Technical Requirements<br />
Note: Minimum technical requirements are subject to change.<br />
Current information about technical requirements is available at<br />
tychousa.umuc.edu/help.nsf. htm/media/technical_requirements.html.<br />
Students are responsible for their own phone line and Internet<br />
access costs.<br />
Basic Technical Requirements<br />
Technical requirements for using WebTycho for graduate courses<br />
include<br />
■ A computer running a compatible Web browser<br />
■ A connection to the Internet<br />
■ An e-mail account<br />
■ A sound card with speakers or headphones<br />
■ Sun Java VM<br />
■ Virus protection s<strong>of</strong>tware (updated regularly)<br />
Students should refer to their individual program <strong>of</strong> study for<br />
any additional technical requirements that are particular to the<br />
specific program.<br />
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