Answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Online Courses

CBUS000 Introduction to Business ManagementPeggy RomaryFall 2010

Question: Is an online class the same as a self-paced class?

Answer: NO

• Most online classes are NOT self-paced.• Usually homework, other activities, and online class

participation must be completed by deadlines.• Many instructors set the deadline for midnight on

Saturday to assist those who work Monday – Friday. • Use a calendar for deadlines.• Set aside time each week to login.

Question: How much time do I have to spend

online?

• You should plan to spend at least the same amount of time you would spend on a face-to-face class.

• For a one unit class -- you'll spend a minimum of one hour a week looking at some of the class resources, checking on assignments, contributing to discussions, and posting homework.

• You’ll probably spend another 3 hours on reading, practice activities and homework. 

Answer: That is up to you

Question: Do I have to log on at a particular time?

• You will have deadlines by which to submit your homework, but WHEN you complete that work is usually up to you.

• Your instructor MAY require chat sessions or other real time activities.

• It’s important NOT to leave it to the last minute to do your work or to submit it.

• If you have trouble connecting to your ISP or the course website, then your assignments will be late.

Answer: Usually NOT.