Enjoy the convenience of online learning by enrolling in one or more distance education courses.
The mission of the Distance Education Department is to provide leadership of the distance education program; provide excellent service to students, faculty, and staff; maintain the learning management system; ensure quality and integrity within the instructional process; provide appropriate and secure access; and promote innovative methods to support and enhance teaching and learning.
Distance Education Courses
The College offers a wide variety of distance education courses including online, hybrid, and virtual. These courses can be accessed through myCCTC or directly via the learning management system.
Online Courses
Online courses are fully asynchronous and delivered entirely online.
Hybrid Courses
Hybrid courses combine online instruction with required in-person classroom sessions.
Virtual Courses
Virtual courses are synchronous and meet using video conferencing platforms.
Distance education courses have many of the same requirements as traditional courses, including writing assignments, research papers, presentations, and projects. They have the same learning outcomes as the traditional counterpart, but the facilitation of the course may be adjusted for the online or virtual environment. Some courses may require students to utilize a webcam and microphone with proctoring software for exams. The instructor will provide specific information regarding course expectations and online testing requirements.
Technical Requirements
To successfully participate in an online course, here are some of the technical requirements and considerations students will need:
Device
Students will need to ensure that their device has the capability to access and run the online resources at Central Carolina Technical College. We will do our best to assist students with technology issues; however, it is their responsibility to resolve any issues with their device.
Webcam
Webcams are used to attend and participate in virtual courses and for online proctored testing.
Software
All students are provided with a Microsoft 365 account (Word, Excel, etc.) which can be used to complete assignments. In addition, some courses have specific application software requirements.
Internet
Students will need a stable internet connection and an up-to-date web browser.
Other Important Information
Titan Up Online Learning
Titan Up Online Learning (TOL 100) is available to all students and is designed to introduce them to the college’s learning management system. Students may register for the course through standard registration procedures.
Students who wish to enroll in a fully online (D) section of the following courses must complete TOL 100 prior to registration:
- ENG 101, ENG 102, ENG 155
- BIO 101, BIO 112, BIO 210
- MAT 101, MAT 102, MAT 110, MAT 120, MAT 155
- CPT 101
Textbooks
Textbooks can be purchased through Slingshot or another vendor. For specific questions about textbooks, please contact the Campus Store at 803-778-6606 or email campusstore@cctech.edu.
Academic Integrity for Online Students
Central Carolina Technical College affirms the values of excellence, integrity, and innovation. Academic integrity is an important element of our values. The Academic Integrity Honor Code holds students to high academic and personal behavior standards. The Academic Integrity Honor Code emphasizes the importance of academic integrity, personal pride, honor and accountability; and these are the standards to which students are expected to adhere in the academic environment whether or not they are explicitly asked in advance to do so.
I pledge the work in this course will be my own.
I pledge not to allow others to copy or present my work as their work.
I pledge not to commit any acts of plagiarism.
I pledge to cite and reference any work obtained from resources.
I pledge not to lie, cheat, or steal to gain academic advantage.
I pledge to oppose every instance of academic dishonesty.
I understand that any act of academic dishonesty is a direct violation of the Student Code and will have consequences, up to and including failing the course, as outlined in the College Catalog and Student Handbook.
Attendance Requirements for Distance Education Students
A student enrolled in a distance education course who does not complete the specified attendance activities defined in the course syllabus within the drop/add period will be dropped from the course as “Never Attended.” A student who fails to maintain active participation as defined in the course syllabus will be processed in accordance with the current College attendance policy and a grade of “WA” will be recorded along with the last date of attendance. Drop/add and withdrawal dates are listed on the website and published in the current College Catalog.
How to Access Distance Education Courses
Central Carolina’s distance education courses are taught using a learning management system called D2L Brightspace, which is accessed through the D2L portlet on the Student page in myCCTC. Your instructor will provide course information, learning modules, and communication methods within the course as well as assignments, testing, and assessment procedures for the course.
You may access your distance education courses through the myCCTC student portal or directly from Brightspace . Below are directions for both methods of access:
FROM MYCCTC:
- Go to http://my.cctech.edu/.
- Log in with your username and password. If you need help with your username and password, contact User Support Services at (803) 778-6607.
- Click on Student on the left navigation pane.
- Click on Brightspace (D2L) – My Home Page in the D2L portlet.
- Once in Brightspace , click on the 9 block stack (waffle) at the top of the page to select a course.
- Click on the title of the course to be directed to the online course homepage in Brightspace.
DIRECT ACCESS AT THE D2L LOGIN PAGE:
- Go to http://cctech.desire2learn.com/
- Enter your username (same as your myCCTC username) and password and click Login. If you do not know your Brightspace password, you can request a password reset through the Forgot your password? link on the Brightspace Login Page. The email will be sent to your college email.
Privacy and Security for Distance Education Students
Central Carolina Technical College protects the privacy of all students through the strict adherence to the rules of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). The official FERPA statement is available through the College’s website.
Secure Login and Password:
All students are issued a unique 9-digit ID. Students are also issued a unique username and must create their own password for access to the myCCTC portal and learning management system (LMS).
Verification of Student Identity:
In addition to secure login credentials, the College uses other methods to ensure the student who registers in a distance education course is the same student who participates in, completes it, and earns credit.
Contact Information:
DISTANCE EDUCATION
distance@cctech.edu
(803) 774-3389 or (803) 774-3343
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