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Once you have registered for your courses<\/a>, follow these steps to help you prepare for online learning this term.<\/p>\n

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Your MC1 Account<\/strong><\/p>\n

Activate your My杏吧原创One (MC1) account<\/a> so that you can access your 杏吧原创 email and 杏吧原创\u2019s learning management system \u2014 Brightspace<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Types of Online Courses<\/strong><\/p>\n

Learn about the types of online courses<\/a> so you can best understand how to participate in yours.<\/p>\n

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Technical Specifications for Online Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Review the minimum technical specifications<\/a> for online learning, as well as Information Technology Services\u2019 getting started guides for all new students<\/a> and graduate students<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Web-Conferencing Tools and Guidelines<\/strong><\/p>\n

Familiarize yourself with the different web-conferencing tools \u2014 like Zoom<\/a> and Microsoft Teams<\/a> \u2014 that will be used to deliver synchronous activities in courses.<\/p>\n

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Start Practicing Online Learning<\/strong><\/p>\n

Practice online learning in a low-stakes environment like e杏吧原创<\/a>, Coursera<\/a>, edX<\/a>, FutureLearn<\/a>, and LinkedIn Learning<\/a>. Many are available for free!<\/p>\n

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Online Learning Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out our Online Learning Resources<\/a> page to find out more about overcoming common problems unique to online learning.<\/p>\n

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Netiquette<\/strong><\/p>\n

Educate yourself on netiquette<\/a> \u2014 the rules that guide behaviour in the virtual domain.<\/p>\n

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Student Rights and Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

Review the seven student rights and responsibilities<\/a>, which apply in both face-to-face and virtual settings.<\/p>\n

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The Online Learning Orientation Course<\/strong><\/p>\n

Complete the Online Learning Orientation<\/a> in Brightspace. Whether or not you have completed an online course before, consider completing this orientation to explore Brightspace.<\/p>\n

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Online Learners’ Network<\/strong><\/p>\n

Join the Online Learners’ Network<\/a>, a community discussion forum hosted in Brightspace, where you can post, read and reply to messages on different topics, and chat with friends and classmates.<\/p>\n

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