Online Course Information
To Learn More about KCKCC online courses: https://myclass.kckcc.edu/default.asp. Click the "Help - Online Support" link under the Search and Help nugget.
Online Educational Support: (913) 288-7479
- Before you enroll in an online class, take a readiness assessment at http://kckcc.readi.info.
- The username is “kansascity”; the password is “student”.
- The results of this 20 minute assessment can help you make an informed decision.
- Students must have consistent and reliable Internet access. KCKCC provides open labs for students wishing to work on campus.
- Each online course carries an access fee of $30.00. Web enhanced (WE) courses have a $15 fee. There may be additional fees. Web-enhanced courses meet on campus in a traditional timeframe. Certain elements of the course are available within the password protected web site.
KCKCC Computer Lab Hours of Operation
| Room 3626 |
| Monday - Thursday |
8:00 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. |
| Friday |
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday |
Closed |
| Sunday |
Closed
|
| Library Ground Floor |
| Monday - Thursday |
7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. |
| Friday |
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
| Saturday |
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Sunday |
Closed |
Required Specifics for Online Students
- Personal computer or access to computer
- Computer labs available on KCKCC campuses (See above)
- Internet access or Internet Service Provider
- Web Browser
- E-mail Address
- Pop-up blocker and Security programs must allow access to the following web sites
Recommended Computer Specifics
- Internet Service Provider
- Web Browser
- Internet Explorer, Firefox
- Internet Explorer 6 is not supported by ANGEL. Please upgrade to 7 or 8
- Keep current with all updates
- E-mail Address
- All students now have a campus email
- Office Productivity Suite, with Word Processor
- Microsoft Works, Microsoft Office, Open Office, or Corel Word Perfect
- Many classes, but not all, require the use of a word processor, such as MS Word
Personal computer recommended minimum requirements:
Online courses are displayed in a web browser. The following are the minimum requirements for ANGEL supported browsers:
Internet Explorer 7
- Computer/Processor
- Computer with a 233MHz processor or higher (Pentium processor recommended)
- Operating System
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2), Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3), Windows XP Professional x64 Edition, or Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1)
- Memory For Internet Explorer 7:
- Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) - 64 MB
- Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) - 64 MB
- Windows XP Professional x64 Edition - 128 MB
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) - 64 MB
- Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 ia64 - 128 MB
- Drive
- CD-ROM drive (if installation is done from a CD-ROM)
- Display
- Super VGA (800 x 600) or higher-resolution monitor with 256 colors
- Peripherals
- Modem or Internet connection; Microsoft Mouse, Microsoft IntelliMouse, or compatible pointing device
Firefox System Requirements
- Windows Minimum System Requirements
- 233 Mhz processor
- 64 MB of RAM
- 50 MB of free disk space
- Microsoft Windows 98 or higher
- Mozilla Recommends
- 500 Mhz processor
- 256 MB of RAM
- 100 MB of free disk space
- Microsoft Windows XP
- Mac Minimum System Requirements
- PowerPC G3 processor
- 128 MB of RAM
- 75 MB of free disk space
- Mac OS X 10.2.x
- Mozilla Recommends
- PowerPC G4 or Intel processor
- 512 MB of RAM
- 150 MB of free disk space
- Linux Minimum System Requirements
- 233 Mhz processor
- 64 MB of RAM
- 50 MB of free disk space
- Linux kernel 2.2.14 (with glibc 2.3.2, XFree86-3.3.6, gtk 2.0, fontconfig/xft and libstdc 5)
- Mozilla Recommends
- 500 Mhz processor
- 256 MB of RAM
- 100 MB of free disk space
- a modern Linux distribution
Basic computer skills for successful participation in the class include:
- Keyboard/typing skills
- Use mouse efficiently
- Cut/copy and paste
- Save documents on desktop or in a file
- Upload and download files
- Use search engines
- Download and install plug-ins (if necessary)
- Print a web page
The decision to take a class online should be carefully considered before enrolling. It is true that online courses allow a student flexibility. While classes are generally not self paced and have specific deadlines, you can access your class at a time that works with your schedule. No matter where you go or what time of day you wish to view course material, your class content is available 24/7.. That’s a wonderful advantage for those with full time jobs, families, transportation problems, or special needs.
However advantageous online courses appear to be, please consider the following:
- Online courses require time management skills. The student must log in regularly (3 or more times per week) and be prepared to read a great deal of information. Most online courses at KCKCC are not self paced; they have definite start and stop dates, with assignments due weekly.
- Students are expected to spend time reading, visiting web sites, and posting comments. Occasionally, problems with technology may impair these activities. When problems occur, it is important to quickly contact the technical support staff. Generally, problems can be solved quickly and deadlines can be met.
- Students should expect to spend 6 or more hours weekly on each online course, depending on the length of the course.
- Successful online students are typically highly motivated, disciplined, and patient. To determine if online courses are a good choice for you, please take 20 minutes to complete the readiness assessment at http://kckcc.readi.org
Online Education Services
Kansas City Kansas Community College