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How will I receive my lessons, quizzes and assignments?
Each course is part of an online classroom. Use your web browser to
access the online classroom and obtain your lessons, tutorials,
demonstrations, reference materials, quizzes, and assignments.
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What should I do if I have a question?
Each of your lessons is accompanied by an interactive discussion
area. When you need just post
your question or inquiry in the appropriate course discussion area,
where the instructor, his or her teaching assistant, or one of your
fellow students will respond.
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How is taking an Internet course different from classroom instruction?
Online learning liberates both student and teacher. It provides both with flexibility in today's fast paced world. For example you can attend class
in the comfort and convenience of your own home and office. Just log into your online classroom when you are good and
ready to read your lessons, complete your quizzes and assignments, or
communicate with your instructor and fellow students. Our Internet
courses fit into your schedule: you can take them before breakfast,
during lunch, late at night, or at any other time you find
convenient--the choice is yours!
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Which Internet browser do I need for these online English Courses?
You need Netscape Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer, version
4.0 or higher, to use this online course. If you are an AOL customer, you
should have the latest version of their browser. You can download any
one of these browsers for free.
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Do I need any special software for these courses?
You need RealAudio in order to complete listening exercises. It is
available from
RealAudio at no charge. In order to play the interactive
games in these courses, you need Macromedia's current Shockwave
Player. This is also free download. When you begin your online
English course, you will be told whether or not you have all the
necessary software to continue. If you do not, you will be directed
to the proper Web sites to download what you need. All software
needed to take these courses is free of charge.
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What hardware do I need for these courses?
Minimum System Requirements
- 90 Mhz Pentium (or equivalent) or PowerPC (Macintosh) processor
- 16 MB of RAM
- Sound Card
- A 28.8 Kbps modem
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