Thank you for registering for online courses!
Online learning requires that you be self-reliant, organized, and prepared. The following checklist will get you ready for your class!
TODAY:
1. Assess your computer and Internet capabilities. You must have daily reliable Internet access.
2. MyOnline Portal is a website that is the gateway to access your online course and more. Login to Myonline portal at https://myonlineportal.minnesota.edu
3. Locate the My Email icon (this is your college email account) in MyOnline Portal
Log onto your account (login information is on the MyPortal login page)
Read the mail sent to your college email
Return often and read new mail at least every few days
4. Locate the schedule listed in MyOnline Portal
Check the dates when your course begins
5. Locate the online bookstore link to order course texts and materials.
SEVERAL DAYS BEFORE YOUR COURSE STARTS:
6. Login to the online portal again and locate the MyCourses icon.
Click and find your course link
Read the instructions posted by your instructor
STAY IN TOUCH EVERYDAY WHEN YOUR COURSE STARTS:
7. Login and participate in your online course
8. Read the mail sent to your college email.
Thank you for taking the time to prepare. We wish you a very positive and enriching experience in your online course! Need more help? Contact us anytime at 1.800.456.8519 or at http://minnesotaonlinesupport.org/. Go to http://getgoing.distance.minnesota.edu to find more helpful tips.
Sincerely,
Minnesota Online Call Center Staff
Contact:
Distance Minnesota
P.O. Box 309, Perham, MN 56573
Online Support / 1-800-456-8519
+1.651.556.0596 (international)
TTY: 1.800.627.3529
Member colleges:
- Alexandria Technical College
- Minnesota State Community and Technical College
- Northland Community & Technical College
- Northwest Technical College
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