Orientation to Your Online Program/Class

 

            You have enrolled in an online class/program. To get started you must have

a VSU email address. Your communications with professors and your access to coursework will be through this email address.

 

Activating your VSU Email Account

            1. Go to the Blazenet Tutorial website below.

            http://www.valdosta.edu/helpdesk/guides/blazenet/

 

            2. Click on Finding your username and password and follow the directions.

 

            3. If you have difficulty with this contact the IT Helpdesk:

            229-245-4357

 

Registering and Paying for Classes

            4. To register for classes, pay for classes or access other student information you           will go to Banner. The website below provides a tutorial on how to do this

            http://www.valdosta.edu/helpdesk/guides/

 

Beginning Your Online Course

            5. Your online course begins the FIRST day that classes start each semester.

            6.  Most courses will be conducted through Web CT Vista.

            7.  If you have not taken a WebCT Vista course before, make sure you take the            tutorial listed below:

            http://www.valdosta.edu/helpdesk/guides/vista/

 

Books

            8. Books can be purchased online through the VSU bookstore.

            http://services.valdosta.edu/bookstore/

 

Tips for Success in Online Classes

  1. It is expected that you log into your online class frequently throughout the week. Professors and other students will be posting new information throughout the week.
  2. Deadlines are Deadlines!!! Excuses regarding computer glitches will not be accepted so make sure that you give yourself A LOT of time to get your work in.

      Waiting until the last minute to submit your assignments is not a good idea.

  1. Use e-etiquette rules for effective online communication. See website below for more information on this.

      http://www.learnthenet.com/english/html/65mailet.htm

 

The IT Helpdesk is the place to contact if you are experiencing difficulty with computer access or other online technology questions. Your instructor cannot help you with this.

            Help Desk             229-245-4357