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Our Internet Classes

Highlands extends educational opportunities beyond our main campus and centers by offering "internet only" courses in order to meet the growing needs of non-traditional students throughout and beyond New Mexico.

We currently use Blackboard/WebCT to deliver our "internet only" courses and to enhance both ITV and traditional on-site classes.

View the 2007 Fall Schedule »

 

What you need to get started:

  • A computer with speakers, and access to the internet.
  • A supported & properly configured browser.  To view supported browsers and configurations go to http://www.webct.com/tuneup.
  • Your Blackboard/WebCT & Highlands student email "username". Note: In case you don't already know your student email "username", it will be included in your "Distance Education welcome letter" or you can obtain it at here.

 

 

How to get connected:

Special requirements for your class are listed:

  • In Banner when you register - just click on the Course id for additional information. There may be special hardware, software, field trips, and extra meetings.
  • Or in a "Special Requirements" document on your course homepage in Blackboard/WebCT

What's involved in taking an Internet Class?

Taking a class entirely on the internet is a lot different than taking a traditional course. Instead of meeting your instructor and other students face to face, you get to know them by using Blackboard/WebCT communication tools, such as Blackboard/WebCT mail, the discussion board, chat, and student presentations.

  • Course materials should be available at least two weeks before your class starts.
  • Login as soon as possible to get familiar with your class and the Blackboard/ WebCT tools.
  • Be sure to test your browser, check out our FAQ's, and try using Blackboard/ WebCT mail and other tools.

Although Highlands’ faculty strives to create the ambience of a traditional classroom, you will have to take the initiative to deal with hardware, software and internet access issues. In addition, you will have to discipline yourself to attend class regularly and actively participate in class discussions; the longer you wait to get involved, the harder it will be.

This experience will be rewarding and make you more marketable.

Please feel free to contact us at 1-877 248-9854, 505 426-2074 or 505 426-2276.
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