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Distance Learning

Distance Learning @ College of the Canyons includes the following formats: online, hybrid, and GO! online classes. Each of these options offers a variety of learning opportunities and delivery methods. To find out more about GO!, online, and hybrid, classes, use the links at the left of the page.

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NEW PROGRAM AT COLLEGE OF THE CANYONS!

Get IN, Get OUT, and Get GOING on your college education with the NEW GO! Program
 Accelerated 5-week classes online
DETAILS


If you are an experienced distance learning student, you may wish to access the online, hybrid, and GO class schedules.
     Online, Hybrid, GO! Class Schedule
  

Please note that we are continually adding new classes, and that sometimes class information changes,
so please check back regularly to verify correct information.

Instructor Orientation Letters:
Instructors have provided orientation letters containing important information related to the course.
Please read your instructor's letter prior to the start of class. Use the link in the navigation bar at the left, or click here.

The Blackboard and CourseCompass Tutorials:
Your instructor's orientation letters will provide details regarding the online course management system used in your course.
These tutorials will help you learn how to enter and navigate your instructor's virtual classroom.

• The majority of online courses at College of the Canyons are taught using the Blackboard course management system. Blackboard tutorial for online students.
   

• Several courses use the CourseCompass system. The instructions for this system are located here. Access code information will be provided in your instructor's orientation letter.  
  
  Please note that you will not be able to sign into your online course until the day designated in the schedule of classes and/or the day indicated in your instructor's orientation letter.

Once you have read your instructor's orientation letter and completed the appropriate website tutorial, any questions you have about the course should be directed to your instructor. Instructor contact information 

New to Online Learning?
Designed to help you succeed in your online courses is COUNSELING 070, "Distance Learning and Strategies for Success." This is a 1-unit, credit/no credit course for students who want to quickly acquire the basic skills necessary to be successful in online courses. For additional information please click here.


Our mission
To develop and deliver universally accessible, academically sound and technologically advanced instruction at a distance, while supporting student success, responding to community needs and promoting faculty innovation.

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