Welcome to Distance Learning
Further your education on your own time and without having to attend regular classes. There are different modes of distance learning: mixed, correspondence or online. All courses have a definite start and end date. It is important that students adhere to the timetable and deadlines of each course. Students may be required to write an exam at the College or make arrangements to have the exam proctored at a different location.Registration for distance learning courses is the same as any of the Continuing Education courses. You can mail, fax, drop off or register online.
Mixed
The course is delivered online at Conestoga, however, the students are expected to attend 1 or more classes, or there may be a specific site visitation.Correspondence
Courses are paper-based and the learning materials are not online. The instructor will be in touch with the students within two weeks of the course start date. Assignments are mailed or emailed to the instructor for marking.
Online Learning/Internet Delivery
Online courses have a scheduled start date and end date. Most courses are semester-based. There are some monthly intake courses that start at the beginning of each month. It is very important that you login to your course at the scheduled start time to review the course schedule. Course extensions are not granted. All course assignments/projects must be submitted by the deadlines established by the instructor and prior to the course end date.Exams may be online or paper-based. If a course requires a proctored exam, the student will either attend the institution or make other arrangements.
What You Will Need
Computer:
You will need regular access to a computer with an Internet connection and Web access for the duration of your course. A Macintosh or PC system with at least a Pentium II 400 MHz/ G3 processor is required as is a reasonably up-to-date Operating System such as Windows 2000 (or above) or Mac OS 9x, and 128 MB of RAM.Modem:
A 56k modem is strongly recommended for the ideal learning experience. However, for the patient learner, a 28.8 modem will work sufficiently. Cable or DLS connections will also work.Internet Access:
Students must access and use their own internet account to connect to their on-line courses. An internet account with an Internet Service Provider (ISP) providing SLIP/PPP connections is required (freenet accounts will not work).Web Browser:
A graphical browser such as Netscape Communicator (version 4.0 or better) or Internet Explorer (version 5.0 or better) is required. In some instances, it may be necessary for some users to upgrade their web browser programs. Technical assistance is available.Email:
OntarioLearn courses: Depending on the platform system being used, you may be assigned an email account that is accessed within your course or you may be required to use your personal email account.Conestoga online courses are delivered on Angel platform and require your personal