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Acceptable use policy for online courses
Policies governing the acceptable and unacceptable use of email, messaging clients, and online dicussion areas by students taking online courses through LEARN NC.
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Accommodations for students with disabilities in online courses
This document explains how students with disabilities can request accommodations when taking LEARN NC's online courses.
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Carolina Online Teacher Program (COLT)
Now you can earn a LEARN NC Certificate in online instruction through the Carolina Online Teacher program (COLT). In five core courses and two electives, totaling a minimum of 17 CEUs, you’ll master the component skills of online teaching: effective collaboration and facilitation, creating learning communities, navigating the virtual classroom, and developing student-centered instruction.
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Developing and teaching an online course
Basic information for teachers considering developing and teaching an online course.
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Drop/add policy for online professional development courses
Guidelines explaining when a teacher may be permitted to register for or drop out of an online course.
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Four myths about online learning
There are a number of myths circulating about online courses. This article explains what online courses are and debunks some of those myths.
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By Ross White.
Guidelines for being a good online learner
The elements that ensure success in an online learning environment are slightly different than those in a traditional classroom. These guidelines will help ensure your success as an online learner.
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LEARN NC Help Desk
The LEARN NC Help Desk is available to answer technical questions about online courses. Any LEARN NC-trained instructor and their students can call, IM, or e-mail for help.
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LEARN NC moves courses to Moodle
In the summer of 2008, LEARN NC switched to the Moodle Learning Management System, replacing our Blackboard service.
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LEARN NC professional development - Frequently asked questions
Find the answers to frequently asked questions about LEARN NC professional development courses.
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North Carolina e-Learning for Educators
A description of the North Carolina e-Learning for Educators program, a series of high-quality, low-cost professional development courses.
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Participating in online discussions
Guidelines for participating in discussions in LEARN NC's online courses.
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Quality standards for online K–12 courses
Standards for curriculum, design, student assessment, management, and evaluation in online courses offered to K–12 students through LEARN NC.
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Quality standards for online professional development courses
Standards for curriculum, student assessment, design, management, and evaluation of online courses offered to K–12 teachers, administrators, and support personnel through LEARN NC.
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Registering for an online course
Instructions on how to register for LEARN NC's online courses for teachers and students.
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Registering K–12 students for online courses
LEARN NC no longer offers courses for K-12 students.
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Teach an online course in your school
This document explains how to teach an online course on LEARN NC's Moodle server.
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Technical requirements for taking an online course
In order to take a course, you only need an Internet connection and a relatively up-to-date browser. This document explains the hardware requirements for online courses and Web browsers supported by Moodle.
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Training for online course instructors and developers
Beginning in the summer of 2008, LEARN NC will offer online Moodle training for course instructors and developers.
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