Online Orientation to Distance Learning
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Welcome and Discussion
Introduction to the "Learn" website and support services provided to online students. 8minutes, 30seconds
Question and Answer Session
Students discuss their experiences as online learners and outline what new students should know. 22minutes, 47seconds
Blackboard Orientation
An introduction to the online course software BlackBoard. Most UMS online courses use this program for class discussions and to post assignments and course materials. 22minutes, 50seconds
WebCT Class Orientation
WebCT is another web-based course program used primarily by the University of Maine. 38minutes, 47seconds