Internet Courses
The Center for Distance Learning provides access to a wide range of Internet courses for academic credit and continuing education. Computers and the Internet are the main communication methods utilized for Internet course instruction.
Blackboard and LogiCampus are the Learning Management Systems (LMS) used to deploy Internet courses at Tarrant County College.
Note: As of Summer 2012, Blackboard Learn will be the only LMS used to deliver Internet courses at TCC.
Students will enter their virtual classroom to:
- Access the course syllabus, instructor notes, assignments and testing information.
- Participate in discussion forums, chat rooms or complete assignments using external Internet websites.
- Contact their instructors.
Recommendations
Before enrolling in a Web course, students should:- Have the ability to navigate the Internet using a modern browser, such as Internet Explorer or Firefox.
- Be familiar with sending and receiving email.
- Have experience using the Microsoft Office suite, especially Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
- Have a basic working knowledge and understanding of running software updates such as Microsoft patches for Windows and Office and browser plug-ins like Java and Flash.
- Be familiar with standard computer tasks like copying/pasting and adjusting virus scanners.
Updated April 13, 2012