eCore

Orientation and Survival Guide

The purpose of this page is to provide an orientation to eCore.  After reviewing this material you will be able to decide what part of eCore may be right for you.  Please explore each of the numbered links below. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.

1. Your Learning Style

The first thing to realize about eCore is that it is not for everyone.  Depending on learning style, some people enjoy the flexibility and novelty of working online while others prefer the structure and routine of a traditional classroom. If you want to learn more about how your style of learning relates to eCore try the Student Online Readiness Tool, an excellent resource maintained by Advanced Learning Technologies.

2. Basic Computer Requirements and Skills

Follow the link above to learn about basic requirements and skills you need to bring have before you start a course.

3. eCore Team

This link will help you get acquainted with who is who on the eCore team. Including the two most important members - you and your professor.

4. Expectations

This link will give you some ideas about what to expect, as well as what is expected of you.

5. Feedback

This link will take you to a brief survey that will ask about your impressions of this Orientation and eCore advising.  Your responses will help us improve our efforts, and benefiting you and other students.