In an online or hybrid class most of your readings and assignments will be in PCC’s Learning Management System (LMS), Canvas, so you need to make certain that you will have access to a computer and Internet often enough to complete your course. (You’ll usually need to log in every day or 两个). 

To borrow a laptop and find information about Wifi access, please visit the 学生信息 页面.

Review specific requirements related to computers, Internet, web browsers, plug-ins, 还有外围设备 技术要求 页面.

When you select a class, make sure to see if there are any required class meetings (either online or in person) on specific days and times each week that you will be 必须出席.

Take note of any additional information or requirements for your course.

往里看 课程时间表 for on-campus meetings or other specific instructions. 每个项目的进一步细节 section are available by clicking the CRN link.

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In face-to-face classes, if you don’t make it to the first day of class your instructor will drop you from the course. But you’re taking an online or hybrid class, so how 这样行吗?? What does the first day of class mean?

In an online/hybrid class your instructor will give you information about what you need to do to check in to the class (often in either or both the 欢迎信 还有课程 受欢迎的公告). This is usually a specific course Check-In Assignment, which could be something like introducing yourself to the class in a discussion forum or taking a self-assessment/survey about the course materials.

A course check-in is like when you travel by plane and check in online. 只是检查 in online to get your boarding pass isn't enough -- you still need to show up in person to get on board and reach your destination. In online and hybrid classes it's the 相同. Simply accessing your course by the check-in due date is not enough – you’ll also have to participate and 'show up' in the class.

You can send your instructor a message using Canvas’ Conversations tool (also known 收件箱).  Conversations is an internal messaging tool used to communicate with others Canvas课程内部. It’s a good idea to adjust your notification preferences so that you are alerted to any new messages via email and/or phone.

If you don't see your courses on your 帆布仪表板 it is most likely because:

  • It’s more than 7 days before the start of the term.

    Students have access to their courses on the first day of the term. 在某些情况下 instructors will allow students to view the courses up to 7 days prior to the start 一个学期. 为 the majority of courses the first day you will have access is the first day of the class (date published in the schedule of classes).
  • You just recently added the course.

    Canvas refreshes adds/drops and new enrollments every few hours.  如果你最近 added a class in LancerPoint, please wait a few hours before checking for it on your 帆布仪表板.

  • You just applied to the college.
    • 如果你是 新学生 at PCC, you will not be able to log 进入画布 until you’ve registered for your 第一课.
    • 为 新学生 it may take up to 24 hours after registering for a class before you’re able to log 进入画布.

The State of California’s Online Education Initiative (OEI) has developed an innovative set of interactive tutorials and tools, which may increase your chances of success 在任何在线课程中.

Whether this is your first time taking online classes, or you have taken a few online courses in the past, these tutorials are interactive, helpful, and tailored to your needs to help you prepare for online classes!

开始 交互式教程 

You can update your Canvas profile to include your personal pronouns. 一旦你做到了， they will appear next to your name in a variety of locations throughout Canvas. 

产品说明: How to select personal pronouns in Canvas

NameCoach is a Canvas-integrated tool which allows you to record the proper pronunciation 把你的名字写在画布上.  It also allows you to select personal pronouns.

产品说明: How to use NameCoach to select personal pronouns and record your name.