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Lamar State College Port Arthur 2016-2017 Catalog If a student earns a “DD” or “FD” again, but passed EDUC 1300, the student will continue in the SSC lab until both the course and lab are passed concurrently. After a student exceeds the state’s maximum of twenty seven (27) semester credit hours of remedial Distance Education Distance Learning Coordinator Coordinator: Office: Email: Office: Fax: Darren McIntire Madison Monroe Bldg., Office 114 [email protected] [phone] [phone] Lamar State College Port Arthur offers online and off-campus courses to make the pursuit of degrees and certificates more accessible for students who may find it difficult to attend regular on-campus classes. Off-campus courses are available in the evening for the general public on area high school campuses, and co-enrollment courses for high school students are offered on some high school campuses. Online courses offer the most convenience and flexibility by providing internet delivery of all course content, exams, assignments, activities, and communication with the instructor. However, online courses usually are not self-paced, and deadlines for examinations and assignments will apply. Eight week courses will be more demanding as the same amount of material is covered in half the number of days of a regular semester. Academic, technical, and developmental courses are available online, but students should be familiar with and have reliable access to the internet before enrolling in online courses. Students cannot complete an online course using only a mobile device. Students should also be aware that to succeed in these classes they need to be motivated to learn, responsible, and very well organized. If students are unsure or want to learn more about Distance Learning classes, they should contact the Distance Learning Coordinator. Online Courses E-Learning Homepage (http://www.lamarpa.edu/distanceedu/e-learn.html) courses, the College may charge an additional fee for further remedial courses. A student must place into a college level course or successfully complete the developmental sequence that precedes the required college level course before enrolling in that course. If students are unsure or want to learn more about E-Learning courses, they should contact the Distance Learning Coordinator. Technical Support Help Desk/Technical Support for My Lamar, email & Distance Education Office: Gates Memorial Library Open Computer Lab Email: [email protected] Office: [phone] Blackboard Online Orientation Click the following link http://b lackboard.lamarpa.edu/webapps/portal/frameset .jsp to access the Student Orientation Course page. Once logged in, click the "Student Orientation Course" link located in the "My Courses" box to begin the orientation. Below are several characteristics of successful online students. Interested students should posess several of the characteristics below to be successful in online courses. Self-Starter No one has to tell me when to do my schoolwork. Motivated I feel a strong desire to accomplish whatever I put my mind to. Organized I am a planner and can schedule things so most get done. Goal-Oriented I like to set goals for myself and follow through. Computer-Friendly I am very comfortable using a computer and have few problems. Assertive If I need help, I'm not afraid to seek out answers. Good Writer I can communicate well in writing. Good Reader I can read with understanding and assimilate large amounts of information. Page 25 of 130