Distance Learning at NHTI

NHTI recognizes that some students' schedules do not allow them to attend classes on a regular basis. The Institute offers two types of course formats to accommodate these students:

• Distance Learning Courses
• 100% On-Line Courses
• 24/7 Distance Learning Support

Is Distance Learning for You?

You must:

• be self motivated and disciplined;
• be able to communicate effectively through writing;
• be willing to commit enough time per week to meet the expectations and the outcomes of the course;
• be able to present and share your thoughts and ideas as thoroughly and completely as possible;
• be able to meet deadlines as set forth in the course;
• be able to learn on your own;
• be able to manage your time;
• have a computer with reliable internet and email (one source fora free emailaddress that you can check regularly from any computer with internet connection is http://mail.yahoo.com);
• have a solid working knowledge of computers, email, and the internet (see below).

Distance Learning Courses

• Distance learning courses require a fewer number of class meetings.
• Many distance learning courses use Blackboard™, a virtual classroom.
• Distance learning provides a flexible alternative to the traditional classroom. Successful students are self-directed and disciplined.
• Download and print a list of Summer 2008 Distance Learning Courses in PDF or have a copy mailed.
• Many courses require prerequisites; check our website or catalog for course descriptions and prerequisites.

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100% Online Courses

• Online courses do not have an on-campus meeting requirement.
• Students communicate with their professor and classmates by using Blackboard™ or Course Compass.
• Online courses are ideal for disciplined students that need a flexible class schedule.
• Students should be aware that their instructor may require student participation in the course chat room at specified times. All course material and requirements are available on the course’s website.
• To determine if on-line learning is for you take this on-line self evaluation created by the Illinois Online Network: http://www.ion.uillinois.edu/resources/tutorials/
      pedagogy/selfEval.asp.
• For a list of 100% Online Courses visit http://www.ccsnh.edu/distancelearning/index.htm.
• Please register with the campus listed for each online course that is being offered. An OnLine registration form can be downloaded at www.ccsnh.edu.
• Please note: The course credits you receive may be transferable from one CCSNH institution to another, but not the letter grade. It will be treated as a transfer credit, and must be a “C” or better.

Important Dates for Students of 100% Online Courses

June 2 Classes begin (after June 2nd students must have permission of the instructor to add a course)
June 9 Last day to withdraw with full refund
July 11 Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W”
August 8 Classes end

Blackboard™ Blackboard and CourseCompass

• BlackboardTM
  Used for most online and distance learning courses with the exception of math courses (see CourseCompass below).
  24/7 Online Support Center www.ccsnh.edu/distancelearning/index.htm.
  Log in to your Blackboard account 48 hours after registering.

  User name: First initial of your first name, last name and the last five (5) digits of your social security number or generated ID if you are not using your SSN (username = all lower case, no spaces, no commas). Example user name: jsmith56789 (John Smith, SSN 123-45-6789). Password: The last six (6) digits of your social security number or generated ID number if you are not using your SSN. Example password: 456789 (John Smith, SSN 123-45-6789)

• CourseCompass
  Used for all online math courses.
  Obtain log in information from your professor at the start of class.

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