Welcome to Psychology

Online Courses

Taught Fall Term 2009

	Psy 1012 - General Psychology - Reference Number ___ - Session ___ Orientation, coursework and testing online. Access this course in Blackboard at bb7.fccj.edu or through Artemis. Please see the Distance Learning Web site at http://www.distancelearning.org for additional information and resources.
	Fall Term 2009 - INP1390 Human Relations in Business and Industry - Reference Number 307956 - Session A12 [31 August 2009 - 22 November 2009] Orientation, coursework and testing online. Access this course in Blackboard at bb7.fccj.edu or through Artemis. Please see the Distance Learning Web site at http://www.distancelearning.org for additional information and resources.
	Fall Term 2009 - DEP2004 Human Growth and Development - Reference Number 307182 - Session B12 [28 September 2009 - 18 December 2009] Orientation, coursework and testing online. Access this course in Blackboard at bb7.fccj.edu or through Artemis. Please see the Distance Learning Web site at http://www.distancelearning.org for additional information and resources.
Register for these or other online classes just as you would any FCCJ class.  Registration instructions can be found in the current term course schedule, available at any FCCJ campus Registration office or online at Distance Learning.  You may request a current schedule via US mail or general college information at FCCJ's college wide information number, 904-646-2300
You can log in to your course beginning on the first day of class from Artemis or through the direct link listed below. Every student will have an FCCJ e-mail account and will need to use this account for all course correspondence in Blackboard. You may also be required to use the internal e-mail feature within the program. If you do not have a FCCJ e-mail account, go to https://artemis.fccj.edu/ and log on with your social security number and pin. Then click on the button that says "Get a Student User ID". If you have your username and password, you can go directly to Blackboard(c) at http://bb7.fccj.org and follow the on screen instructions.

Is an online course right for me?
Would an online psychology class fill your needs?  Will it fit into your present circumstances? There is an assessment test at http://www.distancelearning.org/so/gs_ready.htm from the Distance Learning Office that will help you answser these and other questions about taking distance learning courses.

We have also assembled some questions that may help you decide If an Online course is right for you . The questions cover both technical as well as learning/motivational considerations. Be sure to take a look at them. 

Introduction to Online Learning
Are you new to Online Learning? Take a tour of the new Introduction to Online Learning orientation to help you get started! Filled with valuable information and tutorials, this can help you find the information you need to access your course and navigate your way through the course platforms. There is even a Sample Online Course that you can log on to so you can experience online learning before you register. Even if you are currently enrolled in an online course or have experienced online learning in the past, this wonderful resource can help you be successful in your courses!

The Distance Learning Office has information available concerning a variety of topics.  Check them out.

• Online Distance Learning Classes at FCCJ at http://www.distancelearning.org/online.html
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) at http://www.distancelearning.org/faqonline.html
• Tips and Resources at http://www.distancelearning.org/tipsresources.html
  • Registration and Online Course Information
  • Hardware and Software Requirements
  • Other Software Requirements and Plug-Ins
  • Online Course Student Study Skills
  • Online Course Student Technical Skills - What do you need to know?
• Glossary of Online Learning Terms at http://www.distancelearning.org/glossary.html
• FCCJ Distance Learning Student Handbook at http://www.distancelearning.org/dlhandbook.html

Requirements

It is Important to remember that Successful Distance Learning Students are:

	Self-motivated
	Able to work independently
	Are able to follow directions
	Have good time-management skills
	Have some experience using a computer

To take an  on-line class you should have:
 

	Your own computer running Windows 2000 or higher or Mac os 9 or higher.
	Access to the Internet.  You may use a commercial provider such as AOL, BellSouth or Comcast.  You may also use FCCJ as your Internet Service Provider.  For more information go to FCCJ Internet Dialup Service.
	An E-mail address and the ability to send and receive E-mail.  FCCJ provides Student Accounts Some courses require the ability to send and receive attachments.
	A Web browser software at least Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 4.7
	A virus checking program on your personal computer.
	Windows 2000 or higher operating system or Mac OS 9 or higher.
	Plug-ins including Adobe Acrobat reader and Flash Player.
	CD-ROM drive

On-Line Class Attendance

Attendance in an on-line class is accomplished by visiting the class Web site, reading the materials found on the class Web site, reading email, received from the instructor and other class members, sending email to the instructor and other class members, participating in class discussions and turning in assignments on time.  You are expected to participate in the above activities on a regular basis, just as you would in an on campus class.

     FCCJ requires that the "FN" grade will be administratively assigned when instructors report students who have not attended class by the second week of the term.  You must check in with me via email during the first week of class to receive an ID and Password to enter the class Blackboard site.   Otherwise a grade of "FN" will be assigned.

Threaded Discussion Forum 

This is an important part of the course and one of the major differences between this course and traditional courses or telecourses. This is where your responses to class discussion questions will be posted. Posted here will also be your response to exercises that may appear on the topic pages.

These online discussions will take the place of discussions would typically have in the classroom. You should think about the material and submit replies that are intelligent and clear. Spend some time thinking about the topics and how they might relate to your own life before you formulate your replies.

You may also want to check out:

The Florida Electronic Library (http://www.flelibrary.org/) is the library component of the emerging distance education programs in higher education in Florida. It is a cooperative effort of Florida?s public state universities and community colleges, as well as public libraries through the State Library of Florida.

The Learning Community of General Psychology and General Biology course - Life After Fertilization Learning Community Course -  is not offered this term.

You may email me at
     jwisner@fccj.edu

For school related information, I will respond to your email within 2 business days.

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