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Developing a Course-Specific Orientation

Many institutions offer an orientation to online learning, providing students a general overview of the learning management system and resources available to help them succeed. It's a nice start, but it doesn't go far enough, argues Anna Stirling, adjunct computer information systems instructor at Mount San Jacinto College and @ONE Online Teaching Certification Program Coordinator.

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  1. very interesting and useful suggestions about opening up the course three weeks prior to the actual start date of the course. However, what policies can be followed for late enrollments. Should we ask them to take this orientation first?

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