NHTI, Concord's Community College - Continuing Education - Distance and Online Learning @ NHTI

Distance and Online Learning @ NHTI

Important Dates for Students of Online Courses
August 30	Classes begin (after August 30 student must have permission of the instructor to add a course)
September 7	Last day to withdraw with full refund
November 4	Last day to withdraw with a grade of “W”
December 16	Classes end
Where to Go For Help General questions can be answered by the Continuing Education staff at (603) 271-7122. Academic advisors are available to answer advising questions. Contact Linda Schmidt at (603) 271-7124 or Alison Richardson at (603) 271-7125. Most Blackboard™ questions can be answered by visiting the 24/7 Online Support Center

Distance Learning courses require fewer on-campus meetings than traditional courses.
Students complete coursework in class and using a software platform called Blackboard™.
Distance Learning courses are perfect for self-disciplined students who require flexible class meetings.
Check out a list of Fall 2010 Offerings

Online courses do not have an on-campus meeting requirement.
Students are required to have internet access and a working email address.
Online learning is ideal for self-motivated students who cannot attend regular class meetings.
Check out a list of Fall 2010 Offerings
Read the Online Student Letter for important information.

Blackboard^TM is a software package used by most online and distance learning courses.
To view a sample Blackboard course visit http://ccsnh.blackboard.com/. Use guest1 as your username and password.
Students can log in to their Blackboard™ account 48 hours after registering.
Access directions for logging into Blackboard™
Blackboard™ students can also access a 24/7 Blackboard™ Online Support Center. The support center contains helpful information and the answers to most Blackboard™ questions.

Online math courses use CourseCompass, an interactive online learning environment.
CourseCompass software can be purchased with your textbook through the Campus Bookstore or separately at an additional price.
Students receive their CourseCompass access codes from their professor.

Revised: 16 Aug 2010