The document outlines the expectations and requirements for online students at Stanbridge College. It details that students must have a computer meeting minimum requirements, access to software like Word and internet, and a dedicated study space. Students are expected to spend 10-12 hours per week on coursework, check the online site daily, participate in discussions, complete weekly readings, assignments, and quizzes. The document provides contact information for technical or academic support.

1. S T A N B R I D G E C O L L E G E
O R I E N T A T I O N T O O N L I N E L E A R N I N G
Week 1: What’s Expected of an
Online Student

2. Prerequisites
 In order to begin any online course, students must
meet certain prerequisites:
 Dedicated, distraction-free study space
 Computer with sufficient resources
 Software (Word, PowerPoint, Adobe Reader, Adobe Flash)
 Internet Access

3. Computer and Internet Requirements
 Student must have access to a computer with the
required hardware and software requirements
 Windows XP, 7 or Vista
 Mac OS X 10.4 (Tiger)+
 The online student must have access to the Internet
 Internet Explorer Version 8.0+
 Safari 5.0+
 Google Chrome 13.0+
 Firefox 5.0+
 Viewing compatibility requirements
 Latest version of Adobe Reader, Flash Player must be installed.

4. Software
 Microsoft Word is required.
 Students will be asked to do assignments using Word.
 Microsoft PowerPoint is required.
 Students may be asked to do PowerPoint slides.

5. Personal Study Space
 The student must have a relatively quiet, dedicated
study space.
 Space should be distraction-free.
 Online access should also be available in this
dedicated study space.

6. Responsibilities of Student
 The student should have the textbook prior to the
start of course.
 Student should print out syllabus at start of course.
 Know the due dates of assignments, exams, and forum
postings.
 Know the course outcomes
 Know how many forum postings per week
 Know the key topics of the course

7. Time Requirements of Course
 Students are responsible for committing to the time
requirements of each course.
 A 4 unit course will require 10 -12 hours per week.
 A 5 unit course will require 12-13 hours per week.

8. Check Email and Website
 Online students should check the course website and
email at least once every 48 hours.
 Once per day is preferred (if possible).
 Check course announcements, Discussion Forum
postings

9. Discussion Forums and Attendance
 Student attendance is based on Discussion Forum
postings each week.
 A minimum of 2-6 postings per week is required (based on
course)
 Postings must consist of answers to questions and response to
posting of another student.
 Postings must demonstrate critical thinking and substance.
 Postings cannot be mere social chatter or acknowledgements.
 Additional instructions, including post length, is included on
the Discussion page.

10. Attendance Week
 An attendance week is defined from Sunday, 12:01
AM to Monday, 11:59 PM.
 Students who do not make the minimum number of
postings are considered absent and will be contacted
by either the instructor or Director of Online
Learning.
 No postings over 14 consecutive days may result in
reprimand from the Dean of Instruction and possible
dismissal from the program.

11. Weekly Reading
 Students are required to read materials every week.
 Read assigned pages from text or articles.
 Read Instructor Guidance notes on the website.
 Watch the Powerpoints and Videos (if any) on the website.

12. Weekly Assignments
 Students are required to complete a weekly
assignment.
 Assignments may be problem-solving (such as mathematics),
essay, short-answer, projects, or research-oriented papers (as
found in graduate courses).

13. Quizzes
 Students are required to complete a weekly quiz.
 The quizzes (if required by the instructor) are usually
multiple-choice, true-false, or fill in the blank.

14. Term Paper
 A term paper may be required by some instructors.
 The student is responsible for writing his or her own
term paper, usually in the manuscript format
established by the APA (American Psychological
Association).
 See the Writing Center page in the Online Library for
more information.

15. Student Should Know Who to Contact for Help
 Students must know who to contact for help.
 Technical Problems with Edverum: edverum-
support@stanbridge.edu
 Contact Instructor for questions or problems on material
 Contact Assistant Director of Online Learning for help with Edverum
 Jered Madrid: jmadrid@stanbridge.edu X5215
 Contact Librarian for help on writing, APA, references
 Scott Johnson: sjohnson@stanbridge.edu X5123
 Contact Academic Success Coordinator for study help
 Amanda Peterson: apeterson@stanbridge.edu X5207
 Contact Dean of Student Services for attendance problems:
 Susan Dunn: sdunn@stanbridge.edu X5256
 Contact Student Services for attendance problems:
 Cynthia Griffin: cgriffin@stanbridge.edu X5158

16. Summary of Student Responsibilities
 What is expected from an online student:
 Access to the Internet in distraction-free space
 Meets hardware/software requirements
 Can spend 10-12 hours per week on the course
 Check email, course site every 48 hours.
 Fulfill weekly reading requirements
 Make weekly Discussion Forum postings
 Complete weekly assignments
 Complete weekly quizzes
 Complete term paper (if required)
 Know who to contact if there are study problems.

17. What Can a Student
Expect from an Instructor?
 An instructor must respond to student queries (from
email or discussion forums) within 48 hours.
 An instructor must grade and provide adequate
feedback on an assignment within 5 days of the
submission date.
 An instructor must be available for two hours per
week for office hours.
 In general: Instructor should be accessible to
students and respond to assignments in a timely
manner.

18. What Can a Student Expect from an
Instructor? (cont’d)
 An instructor is not required to serve as private tutor
when student requires extra help.
 Students falling behind should contact the Director of Online
Learning for a private tutor.
 An instructor may serve as an individual tutor on a voluntarily
basis only.