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Online Course Information

To Learn More about KCKCC online courses: https://myclass.kckcc.edu. Click the "Help - Online Support" link under the Search and Help nugget.

Online Educational Support:
(913) 288-7479

http://helpdesk.kckcc.edu/helpdesk

The decision to take a class online should be carefully considered before enrolling. It is true that online courses allow students flexibility. While you can access your class at a time that works with your schedule, classes are generally not self paced and have specific deadlines.

No matter where you go or what time of day you wish to view course material, your class content is available 24/7. This is 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. Expect to spend 6 or more hours weekly on each online course, depending on the length of the course.

  • 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 websites, and posting comments.

  • 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.info.
    • The username is “kansascity”; the password is “student”.
    • The results of this 20 minute assessment can help you make an informed decision.

  • 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 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, of which certain elements of the course are available within the password protected web site.

Basic computer skills for successful participation in the class include:

  1. Keyboard/typing skills
  2. Use mouse efficiently
  3. Cut/copy and paste
  4. Save documents on desktop or in a file
  5. Upload and download files
  6. Use search engines
  7. Download and install plug-ins (if necessary)
  8. Print a web page

KCKCC Computer Lab Hours of Operation

Academic Resource Center (Room 3626)
Monday - Thursday 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Friday 7:30 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 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Sunday Closed

Minimum Computer Requirements for Online Students

  • Personal computer or administrative access to computer
    Computer labs available on KCKCC campuses (See above)
  • Internet access
  • Web Browser supported by our Online Course System (ANGEL)
  • E-mail Address
    • All students now have a campus email
  • Pop-up blocker and Security programs must allow access to the following web sites

Minimum Recommendations

  • Internet Service Provider:
    • DSL or Cable preferred
  • Web Browser
    • Internet Explorer, Firefox
    • Internet Explorer 6 is not supported by ANGEL. Please upgrade to 7 or 8
    • Keep current with all updates
  • 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, Wordpad, or OpenOffice Writer. Most instructors require documents to saved and submitted in DOC or RTF formats.
  • Adobe Reader
    • Many instructors utilize PDF files to deliver information.
    • Visit http://www.adobe.com for the latest version

Personal Computer/Browser Recommendations

Online courses are displayed in a web browser. The following briefly describe the minimum technical aspects needed to run the browsers that are supported by ANGEL.

Internet Explorer 7 (IE7) or Internet Explorer 8 (IE8)

Firefox System Requirements

  • Supporting Operating Systems:
    • Windows XP
    • Windows Vista
    • Windows 7
    • MAC OS/X
  • For more details about system requirements, visit http://support.mozilla.com

Browser Configurations

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