Online Learning
This is a hybrid course and therefore our face-to-face course time will take place in person on Wednesdays from 5:40-7:20, while the rest of the course will take place through various online platforms. We will take this opportunity to explore how our digital world can provide new ways of reading and writing, often working collaboratively to think about Ancient and Early Modern Literature in our modern context.
What to keep in mind:
In signing up for this hybrid course, students are agreeing to complete a large amount of self-initiated and self-directed online work. This course affords students a lot of flexibility in their schedule and freedom to pursue their own ideas, however this course also entails a great deal of personal responsibility. Furthermore, as this is a hybrid communications course, a large amount of blog-writing will be required.
Some helpful links:
The Center for Teaching and Learning has an extremely helpful Student Handbook for navigating your hybrid courses!
You can check out technology (like iPads, laptops, etc) from the library here
Technology Requirements
All online, hybrid, partially online, and web-enhanced classes at Baruch College assume that students have:
- A reliable Internet connection.
- Regular access to a laptop or desktop computer with an updated operating system.
- Working knowledge of how to use word processing software and web browsers.
- An active Baruch College webmail account that is checked daily (or forwarded to an email that is checked daily).
- A CUNY Portal account.
- Access to Blackboard.
- A Blogs@Baruch account.
- A CUNYFirst account.
- Off-campus access to the library’s online databases.
- a Gmail account
- A Twitter account
- Access to VOCAT
Managing Expectations
Just like in traditional classes, online class time will be supplemented by homework. Successful college students are independently motivated and organized. The requirements of self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility increase in online and hybrid courses.
Following the guidelines below will help you succeed in online and hybrid courses.
- Devote sufficient time in your schedule to the online instruction and its associated homework. Assume that every hour of class time comes with at least two hours of study time (for example, if a hybrid class meets online for one and a half hours per week, expect three hours of homework in addition to that online session).
- Make a schedule for online class time, in-person class time, and study time for each. Routines can help students become successful. A good rule of thumb is to schedule two hours of study time for each hour of class time. So for a three hour per week class, assume that you will have six additional work hours outside of class.
- If you share a computer or workspace, or your primary computer is in a public space, negotiate time and privacy with other users so that you have reliable access to the tools you need.
- Ensure that you have access to the technology the course requires by reviewing the minimum technology requirements on the following page, and contacting the instructor with questions.
