1. Are you ready for online classes?
Things to consider before taking online courses.

2. Are online classes 100% online?
Yes and No.
Many online courses are “Hybrid” courses.
Hybrid courses are almost 100% online but require students to arrive on campus for things such as testing or a final exam.
“Ready-when-you-are” courses are closest to 100% online courses at HCC.

3. How do I know if I’m ready?
I manage my time well.
I don’t procrastinate much.
I set goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time-bound.
I know my limits.
I won’t take subjects that are extremely difficult for me as online classes.
I can work on my own with little help from others.
Online classes do not provide much face-to-face instruction like traditional classes.
Students taking online courses MUST be able to read and follow instructions well with little extra guidance.

4. How do I know if I’m ready?
Take the smartermeasure test at:
I am computer literate.
I am comfortable and experienced at using computers, printers, internet services, , tablets, etc…
Playing computer games or texting on the mobile phone for hours does NOT mean you are computer literate!!!!!
Taking online classes means you cannot give up every time you experience a technical problem and become frustrated!!!

5. What if I am not ready for online courses yet?
Take an introductory computer course such as:
CPMT 1303 (Introduction to Computer Technology).
ITSC 1301 (Introduction to Computers)
ITSC 1309 (Integrated Software Applications)
POFI 1301 (Computer Applications I)
BCIS 1401 (Business Computer Applications)
POFT 1329 (Beginning Keyboarding)

6. What else can I do?
Talk to fellow students already taking online classes.
Talk to an advisor or counselor at the Distance Education Department (Ask DE Counseling)
Check out the Distance Education webpage at:

7. What if I’m already in an online class now and I’m not doing well?
Use the Ask Online tutoring website:
Go to the Eagle Online helpdesk at:

8. Miscellaneous
HCC’s online courses are operated using Moodlerooms learning management system.
Before switching to Moodlerooms HCC used the Blackboard learning management system.
A few courses at HCC can be taken using DVDs.
If asked to report to a campus for a test when taking an online class, you can go to the following link for a map: