在线教育 FAQ

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  1. Why an online class? 

    Online 课程 were developed to increase access to Lamar State 大学 Port Arthur 课程 for students who cannot attend campus-based classes because of work, family responsibilities, or distance from campus.

  2. Can anyone enroll in online classes? 

    Lamar State 大学 Port Arthur students can enroll in an online course after consulting 和他们的顾问. 学生s new to Lamar State 大学 must first apply for admission 去大学. 登记 for online 课程 is conducted at the same time as campus-based 课程. 

  3. How much does it cost to take an online class? 

    The cost of online classes is the same as in the traditional classroom. 有一个 extra fee that covers each of your online 课程 for that term. 经济援助是 available for online 课程 for qualifying students.

  4. How are online classes conducted? 

    Online classes are conducted using a learning management system called Blackboard 学习. When students log in to My.LamarPA.edu, a link to each online course they are enrolled in will be visible under the My 课程s tab. The link takes the student to their virtual classroom. There, the student can read class announcements, check for homework assignments, view the course syllabus, and communicate with the instructor and other students through various tools such as e-mail, messaging, discussion boards, 维基，或者博客. 

  5. What do I need to take an online class? 

    A student taking online 课程 should have ready access to a personal computer with a broadband internet connection. The following hardware is the minimum specifications required to work Blackboard 学习 PC or Macintosh with Windows 7 or 8 or Mac OS X or later, and 1 GB of free disk space is recommended. The current version of Microsoft Office is required for office technology 课程. Check your system's compatibility here.

  6. Is there an orientation? 

    Each instructor offers a face-to-face orientation for every online class at the beginning 每一项的. The instructors review the syllabus, the student's expectations, and the course structure. The orientations are generally about an hour long and are held the first week of class. The orientations are optional for the students but are a good way to meet the instructor and other students in the class and ask questions they might not realize they have.

  7. What are the time requirements for online classes? 

    To complete online classroom participation, reading assignments, research projects, homework, presentations, and various reports, the typical student will usually devote around 10 hours per online course per week. For students taking online 课程 in the 8-week format, this figure will need to be adjusted to 12 – 15 hours per week per course due to the compressed nature of those 课程.

  8. What is an 8-week session? 

    Eight-week sessions were developed for students who wish to take 课程 over a shorter, more intensive period instead of a longer traditional semester. The shorter term allows students to finish classes sooner and complete their degree plans faster. 或使 up a class they had to drop in the long semester. 

  9. How to register for an online class 

    If you have any questions about how to enroll in an online course, please contact 我们电话409-984-6186