The final team presentation.

1. eLearning Orientation
(A guide to understanding “Hybrid” and “Online” courses)

2. Welcome to LWTC
Purposes of this presentation:
• To define ”Hybrid"
• To define ”Online"
• To familiarize you with "Angel"
• To help you to access your course

3. What is a "Hybrid" Course?
Hybrid Equals: Less than 51% Online
• Combines face-to-face class time with Internet
• Not self-paced
• Benefits of hybrid courses
o Flexible for busy schedules
o Accessible 24-hours a day
o Interaction both on-campus
& online

4. What is an "Online" Course?
Online Equals: 100% online
• No on-campus instruction
• Not self-paced
• Requires online attendance, participation, & study
• Benefits of online courses:
o Flexible for busy schedules
o Accessible 24-hours a day
o Diverse interaction options

5. What’s the Real Difference?

6. What is the "Angel" System?
Angel is LWTC’s Learning Management System
• Provides access to:
o Grades
o Course material & homework
o Online communication tools

7. STEP 1: Know Important Dates
Spring Quarter 2010
• Access to Angel begins: March 25, 2010
• Online instruction begins: March 31, 2010
• Hybrid instruction begins: April 1, 2010
• Last day for a full refund: April 7, 2010
• Last day to drop course: April 9, 2010

8. STEP 2: Log in to Angel
Visit: angel.lwtc.edu
• Use your student ID and password
(password is first 5 letters of last name)
• Log in on a daily basis
o Participate as required
o Turn in assignments on time
• Contact your instructors if you
have questions regarding courses

9. STEP 3: Buy Your Textbook
• Campus bookstore, located in East Building Mall, E127
o Order online: www.efollett.com
o Call by phone: 425-739-8108
• Know course & section number
o example: ENGL, Section 1180 H21
• Verify textbook required by syllabus

10. STEP 4: Know Your Support
• For general eLearning questions, contact LWTC
eLearning Department
o 425-739-8137
o elearning@lwtc.edu
• For technical support issues, contact Presidium Learning
o 866-425-8412 (24 hours a day)
o Know course and personal information
o Describe problems you
are experiencing
o Know computer and
operating system

11. Thank You!
The Angel online system is an exciting way to
access course information and to interact with
other students and your instructor. It provides
flexibility in learning. Again, thank you for
choosing LWTC as your college and in your
decision to take an online or hybrid course.
We look forward to seeing you online!
LWTC eLearning Team

12. Questions?