I am a Digital Learner
Just as we have social, ethical, and legal responsibilities in the world, we have responsibilities as Digital Citizens. As a student in a course with a Distance Education component, you should recognize your role as a Digital Learner.
Please review the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Students.
Source: ISTE
Success in Distance Education
It is ultimately your decision as the college student to choose to take a class with a Distance Education component. Knowing the requirements for online learning can help you gauge your degree of readiness before taking technology rich classes.
Each term, a video will be posted through Blackboard under "How to Get Started with Blackboard" on how to get started with system basics. If you need a refresher please review the information below.