Oakton Community College offers a variety of classes delivered through the World Wide Web. Several of these courses are offered in the CAB programs. The Microsoft Office Specialist Core certificate as well as courses in all four main components of Microsoft Office--Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access can be learned in an online course environment. These credit courses can usually be adapted to the student's schedule and availability. The courses taught Online often require a majority of class time be spent on the Web, though most will require additional materials such as textbooks and/or video media. The courses contain a discussion forum through which students can interact via the web with their teacher and classmates as well as a variety of other sources.

Courses in the Computer Technology and Information Systems that are taught online include:

CAB 102 Computer Keyboarding
CAB 106 Keyboarding Speed and Accuracy Development
CAB 125 Comprehensive Word Processing
CAB 130 PowerPoint Presentation Software
CAB 135 Electronic Spreadsheeting using Excel for PCs
CAB 140 Database Applications for PCs
CIS 101 Introduction to Computer Information Systems
CIS 103 Computer Software and Concepts
CIS 116 Introduction to the MS-Windows Operating System
CIS 180 Introduction to Visual Basic .NET Programming
WWW 111 Fundamentals of the Internet
WWW 131 Building a Web Page

Online courses require different skills and learning styles from conventional courses. For instance, students in an online class are responsible for scheduling their own "class time." Motivation and self-discipline are essential for success in an online course. The online courses cover the same material as the on campus sections of the same courses. The expected student requirements are the same whether the course is taken online or on campus. Visit Oakton's online learning site for more information.

The link below will connect you to resources which may help you decide whether taking an Online course is for you.

What makes a successful Online student?

 

For more information contact the program coordinator, Doris Gronseth (847) 376-7055, Room 2717 Des Plaines Campus, or e-mail: dgronset@oakton.edu

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