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Course Types

Learning is a very personal process. At BCCC, we understand that each student has different learning styles and preferences. Because our goal is for you to be successful, BCCC offers a variety of course types. Review the options here to determine the best fit for you.

Face-To-Face

• Instructor and students meet face-to-face at set dates and times (see course schedule)
• Some online technologies may be used to supplement to the course
• Blackboard course available for instructor contact information and final grade access

Hybrid

• Mostly online assignments with some face-to-face meetings required
• Online assignments are required via Blackboard
• Internet access is required

Blended

• Mostly face-to-face class meetings with some online assignments required
• Online assignments are required via Blackboard
• Internet access is required

Online

• 100% of class is online
• Online assignments via Blackboard are required
• Regular participation (by submitting assignments) is required
• On-campus testing may be required for some courses

About Blackboard

At BCCC, online courses are delivered through a learning platform called Blackboard. All instructors at BCCC use Blackboard in some capacity, so it will be important to learn how to navigate courses and use available tools efficiently. Fortunately, we provide a variety of resources and support.

Blackboard Student Orientation

• The Blackboard Student Orientation course is available to all students registered for at least one course.
• It is provided for support only and in no way affects your grades at BCCC.
• It is designed to be an interactive, hands-on orientation to Blackboard and will be available to you as long as you are a student at BCCC.
• It is not mandatory, but we strongly encourage you to complete this orientation before your classes begin.
• To locate the course from within Blackboard, go to Courses > STAR course > Content/Assignments tab > Blackboard Student Orientation folder
• Reach out to [email protected] if you have questions or need help.

Blackboard Help/Support

Blackboard Login & Support

Blackboard Academy: Professional Development for Education

Blackboard Teaching & Learning

Blackboard Learn Help for Students

Blackboard Ally Help for Students

Blackboard Tech Support

Is Online Learning Right For You?

Although online learning provides the flexibility that fits with many of today's busy lifestyles, the virtual classroom is not ideal for everyone. There are important aspects to consider before making your decision. Certain personal characteristics and skills as well as technical requirements are necessary for online learning success. Review these requirements, then, before making your final decision, use the VLC Online Readiness Assessment tool. It will provide feedback to help guide your decision.

Skills & Characteristics for Success

In addition to meeting technical requirements, there are certain personal characteristics and skills necessary for online learning success:

• Basic computer skills
• Time management skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills (especially written)
• Independence
• Self-motivated

If you are still unsure, please use the VLC Online Readiness Assessment tool! It will give you the feedback you need to make the right decision!

Technical Requirements

• Computer access (a limited number of laptops available for checkout in BCCC Library)
• Internet access (BCCC Library provides internet access during hours of operation)
• Compatible browser - Blackboard is compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. Browsers should be current. Run the browser checker to see whether Blackboard Learn supports your browser.
• Appropriate software - As a BCCC student, you have FREE access to Office 365 which includes Email, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

Fully Online Programs

Take advantage of the convenience and flexibility of online learning while earning your degree, diploma, or certificate! BCCC offers a variety of fully online programs - perfect for the busy or working student.

Associate Degree

• Associate in Art
• Associate in Arts in Teacher Preparation
• Associate in General Education
• Associate in General Education-Health Information Technology
• Associate in General Education-Pre-Medical Laboratory Technology
• Associate in General Education -Pre-Licensed Practical Nursing
• Associate in General Education-Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses
• Associate in General Education-Pre-Associate Degree Nursing
• Associate in Science
• Associate in Science in Teacher Preparation
• Agribusiness Technology - Hyde Correctional
• Business Administration - Career Track
• Business Administration - Transfer Track
• Medical Office Administration
• Office Administration
• Information Technology-Information Systems
• Information Technology-Network Management
• Information Technology-Software & Web Development
• Information Technology-BSIT
• Emergency Medical Science
• Human Services Technology-Transfer
• Human Services Technology-Career Entry
• Criminal Justice Technology-Career Entry
• Criminal Justice Technology-Transfer
• Early Childhood Education-Career Entry
• Early Childhood Education-Non-Licensure Transfer
• Early Childhood Education-Birth to K Licensure Transfer
• General Occupational Technology

For degree requirements, please visit the BCCC Curriculum Programs page.

Diploma

• Business Administration - Career Track
• Business Administration - Transfer Track
• Medical Office Administration
• Office Administration
• Human Services Technology
• Criminal Justice Technology
• Early Childhood Education

For diploma requirements, please visit the BCCC Curriculum Programs page.

Certificate

• Business Administration
• Business Administration-Management/Supervision
• Business Administration-Accounting
• Business Administration-Human Resource Management
• Business Administration-Marketing
• Business Administration-Entrepreneurship
• Medical Office Administration-Basic Medical Office
• Medical Office Administration-Med Coding, Billing & Insurance
• Medical Office Administration-Patient Services Representative
• Medical Office Administration-Med. Document Specialist Insurance
• Office Administration-Basic Office Skills
• Office Administration-Word Processing Specialist
• Office Administration-Software Applications Specialist
• Office Administration-Office Finance
• Information Technology-Networking Support
• Information Technology-Web Development & Design
• Information Technology-Cybersecurity
• Information Technology-Computer Repair & Troubleshooting
• Information Technology-Transfer
• Information Technology-Mobile App & Web Programming
• Information Technology-Programming
• Information Technology-Cloud Computing
• Human Services Technology-Transfer
• Human Services Technology-Career Entry
• Criminal Justice Technology-Essential Police Operations
• Criminal Justice Technology-Basics of Criminal Justice
• Criminal Justice Technology-Corrections
• Criminal Justice Technology-Transfer
• Early Childhood Education
• Early Childhood Education-Special Education
• Early Childhood Education-Infant and Toddler
• Early Childhood Education-School Age
• Early Childhood Education-Administration
• Community Spanish Interpreter

For certificate requirements, please visit the BCCC Curriculum Programs page.

STAR (Student Academic Resources)

Exciting News!
In order to better support our BCCC students, the Distance Learning Blackboard Team has created a one-stop shop for ALL Blackboard support courses! Students will no longer have to hop from one course to another, now students will find all support courses in ONE convenient location…the STAR (STudent Academic Resources) course!

The STAR course provides students with valuable resources available at Beaufort County Community College and is now home to the following support courses:

• Blackboard Student Orientation
• New Student Orientation
• Title IX Student Orientation

We encourage NEW students to visit the STAR course & complete all three orientations during your first semester.

NC Resources

Distance Education Team Contacts

Distance Education Team Contacts

Erica Hennig- 252-940-6243 / [email protected]

Kate Purvis- 252-940-6247 / [email protected]

Paula Cox- 252-940-6342 / [email protected]

Anthony Arcangeli- 252-940-6288 / [email protected]

Marshall Hall- 252-940-6310 / [email protected]

Library Front Desk- 252-940-6282 / [email protected]

Tech Support

YOUR BROWSER MATTERS!

• Use Chrome for best results (Safari for Mac users). Firefox and Edge are also compatible. Using other browsers may result in navigation and content access issues.
• Use the Browser Checker to see if your browser supports the most recent release of Blackboard.

TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS!

If you are having technical issues, follow the steps below before contacting support. Most of the time, completing these steps will fix the issue.

1. Log out of your current browser.
   
2. Open your Chrome browser.
   
3. Make sure Chrome is up-to-date.
   • Updating Your Browser
     
4. Clear Chrome cache and cookies.
   • Clearing Cache & Cookies
     
5. If your device has a Windows operating system, make sure Windows is up-to-date.
   • Update Windows

NEXT STEPS

After completing these steps, log back in to Blackboard to see if the issue has resolved. If not, try the next step below.

1. Try a different browser. Please use the most current browser versions:
   • Firefox directions
   • Edge directions

Still Need Help?: More Blackboard Tech Support

BCCC BLACKBOARD SUPPORT

For assistance with Blackboard during working hours, please contact the appropriate support:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 252-940-6247

*Note: For assistance with IT services (Blackboard login/password issues, Microsoft 365/email, Self Service, etc.), please contact IT Support at:

• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: 252-940-6300

BLACKBOARD SUPPORT 24/7 HELP DESK

For after-hours support, please visit the Blackboard Help Desk.

Direct Link: https://help.beaufortccc.edu