Online Learning
In an effort to make college possible for all who desire it, Carteret Community College offers many courses online, requiring reduced or no on campus presence for students.
Online courses enable students with families, jobs, and other responsibilities to pursue college credits and degrees, continuing education credits and other lifelong learning opportunities. They include all courses in which students and teachers are in different locations for all or part of the course and have the same admission, registration, attendance, and academic requirements as on-campus classes.
Is Online Learning For You?
Learning online can be an exciting and rewarding experience. However, as a student you need to understand that it is different in many respects from traditional face-to-face learning. How you receive and give information, interact with fellow students and instructors, and submit assignments are just a few of the differences.
Online Courses Aren’t for Everyone
A successful online learner has the following characteristics:
- self-motivated and self-disciplined individual
- able to work independently with little direction
- good time-management skills that allow you to schedule specific times throughout a week to work on your online course
- effectively communicates any questions or concerns to my instructor
- not a procrastinator. You like to get things done today and not tomorrow
- will not miss the face-to-face interaction with an instructor and classmates
- have basic computer skills and can use a web browser, etc.
- have access to a computer that is connected to the Internet
A typical week for an online student might include:
- Reading through the current week’s assignments and lecture materials
- Thoughtfully reading the materials for the class as assigned and identifying main points and supporting details
- Responding by a deadline to discussion questions as posted by the instructor
- “Discussing” through a discussion board (by a deadline) the responses of fellow classmates
- Completing and sending (by a deadline) an assignment to be graded by the instructor
- Completing an assignment by deadline in a work group comprised of four or five classmates
If you need assistance using Moodle features or a problem with a Moodle feature, contact the DL help desk via phone or email at 252-222-6397 or dl@carteret.edu
Distance Learning Orientation
Before you enroll in an online or hybrid course, you should have first take our Online Orientation. Even if you are not planning to register for a DL course now, it is advised that you go ahead and complete the orientation.
State Authorization
Carteret Community College has been approved by the State of North Carolina to participate in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional approach to state oversight of postsecondary education. Students enrolled in online/ distance courses at Carteret CC who have a complaint about grades, College decisions, or other Carteret CC procedures should follow the College’s policies for Student Complaints and Grade Appeals process.
Distance Learning Information for Out-of-State Students
All U.S. States require post-secondary educational institutions to be legally authorized to provide post-secondary educational instruction in their states. Many of these state laws and regulations also apply to online, distance and correspondence educational instruction offered in that state. As such, Carteret Community College and its distance learning program must be authorized in certain states prior to offering those courses or programs to students residing in those states.
Professional Licenses
Programs at Carteret Community College that prepare students for professional licensure are designed to prepare a student to apply for applicable licensure in North Carolina. If you are considering an online program at Carteret CC that leads to licensure or certification and you do not live or intend to practice in North Carolina, please contact your program of interest prior to beginning the course of study.
Degree/Diploma Students
Learn anywhere! Online curriculum classes are offered through a website called Moodle. These classes are interactive and include learning materials and activities that your instructor tailors to deliver course content that meets the learning outcomes for each course.
Continuing Education Students
Carteret Community College’s Continuing Education department offers a variety of opportunities to receive online instruction. We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely over the Internet. We also offer online instruction as part of a classroom course.
Help For Online Students
Have questions about you online course? Having trouble logging in? This page will have the most common questions answered as well as contact information for further help.
Information Technology Policy
Acceptable Use Policy: Carteret Community College computer resources are to be used for academic computing purposes relevant to coursework either in credit or non-credit courses offered by the college or one of our associated community clients. We ask that you adhere to the following procedures.
