Text Box: Below are the steps to access your online course:      Go to http://www.ptc.edu/dl and click the “Access your online courses here!”      For your online courses we prefer that you login directly through WebCT.      Your WebCT ID is your P# and your password is your birth date as follows: mmddyy.      If you do not know your P#, go to: https://itsrv.ptc.edu/PTCID/lookupSecure.php and follow the steps to obtain your P#.    Always remember to use a capital P when entering your WebCT ID.       How do I get Technical Support?  Go to http://www.ptc.edu/dl/Help for help resources and to submit a helpdesk ticket.  Also, use the “help” icon on the WebCt toolbar if you are experiencing a problem.  To reach the Helpdesk by phone call:  (864) 941-8627.       What are some of the commonly reported problems?                        · Can’t login?  Please check the “Help Bear” or call the DL Helpdesk (864) 941-8627                        · “Page not found” is usually caused by “Spyware.” Check the “Help Bear” for free spyware removers or go to www.microsoft.com/spyware and download the free “Windows Defender” software.                        · System stops or page will not open – a popup blocker could be active and blocking Windows from opening – deactivate popup blockers when using WebCT, to do this open Internet Explorer and go to tools , then to pop-up blocker  and select turn off pop up blocker.  If you are still having problems, there could be more than one blocker on your system ,  please check the “Help Bear” or call the DL Helpdesk (864) 941-8627.  

 

Text Box:   What is required for this online course?       This is a teacher guided interactive course with constant participation required.    You must enter class the first week and complete assignments every week by the due dates.    Check the Web site at :  http://www.ptc.edu/dl/C ourse_Offerings/Online.htm for textbooks and e-pack code needs.    You must have regular access to a computer on the Internet, preferably with broadband access.    A few courses are marked  TeleWeb courses; they have streaming video components usable only with broadband  access to the Internet (otherwise, you must lease the CD, DVD or videotape components)   Text Box: Welcome to Piedmont’s online classes !  Fall online classes begin September 2, 2008.                                                    

 

Text Box: Important Term Dates September 2, 2008 Online Classes Begin September 8, 2008 Drop/Add Period Ends September 9,  2008 Drops for non-payment September 30, 2008 L-Term classes begin November 26-29, 2008 Thanksgiving Break December 12,2008 Classes End     Text Box: CPT 117 Introduction to Online Learning  This is a 4 week, 1 credit hour course that will familiarize students with the online learning environment.  Topics will include using course management tools, conducting online research effectively and troubleshooting technical problems     Text Box: For additional assistance please contact the DL Administrative Assistant/TechOnline Coordinator: Jennifer Stroud Phone:  (864) 941-8644 Email:  stroud.j@ptc.edu