Distance Learning Newsletter— Summer/Fall 2015

Distance Learning Newsletter — Summer/Fall 2015
WEB-100: The WEB-100 tutorial will help you learn how to navigate through D2L. We suggest you take this tutorial to
help you experience what an online class will look like, and how to complete tasks required of online students. You may
find that you are a good candidate for online classes. It is not required for registration for online classes.
Registration: Current students may register by logging into D2L, clicking on "Self Registration," selecting "An Intro to
Online Learning Apps," and following the prompts. You will have one week from the day you sign up to complete the
tutorial. The course is free. Depending on your computer experience, the course may take from 45 min. to 3 hours.
Results: Completion scores for WEB-100 are uploaded Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m.
Support: For more information please visit: http://www.yorktech.edu/Distance_Learning/index.php or contact Distance
Learning at DistanceLearning@yorktech.edu or call the Distance Leaning Department at 803-327-8038.
Online Courses
Online courses (identified by INT in the registration system) are taught via the internet. Students who register for online
courses should have an up-to-date computer and operating system. We recommend a satellite/cable/broadband internet
connection. Higher bandwidth and speed will greatly assist you in the online learning environment. Online courses may
include materials, such as video and collaboration tools that require a high-speed internet. For more information on software, hardware, and connection requirements see http://etc.yorktech.com/DistanceLearning/Browsers.htm. Please
contact the Distance Learning Office at (803) 327-8038, or check the Distance Learning web page at www.yorktech.edu/
Distance_Learning/index.php for more information. Continuing Education classes can be found under individual
programs at www.yorktech.edu/CE/index.php.
Testing:
Many online course instructors require students to take their tests in the Assessment Center on campus or in an
approved proctored environment off campus. If you need a proctored assessment, outside of the three YTC assessment centers, you must contact the Distance Learning Department (gdewey@yorktech.edu, 803-327-8038 or
smyers@yorktech.edu, 803-981-7245) for assistance in locating an approved assessment center and setting up the
communication. Please visit our website for more information: http://www.yorktech.edu/Distance_Learning/index.php.
Attendance:
Student attendance in online classes is determined by engaging in academically related activities such as reading
content, posting discussion messages, uploading files to a dropbox, or taking a quiz/exam. An instructor will establish
specific attendance criteria in the course addendum. Please contact your instructor for specific information regarding
online attendance. Additional information can be found online at http://www.yorktech.edu/Distance_Learning/index.php.
Please contact Ginger Dewey at (803) 327-8038 or gdewey@yorktech.edu for more information.
Additional Fees:
York Technical College does not charge any additional fees for distance learning courses.
Privacy:
York Technical College protects the privacy of all students, including distance learning students, by adhering to the rules
of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended. For additional information, see: http://
www.yorktech.edu/Distance_Learning/index.php.
State Authorization
York Technical College is authorized to offer distance education (hybrid, teleclass, and online) courses to persons who
are located in South Carolina. YTC is also authorized in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, New York, North Carolina,
Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Washington, & West Virginia for the delivery of online courses and securing proctored testing.
Students receiving their learning outside of the United States may be exempt from this requirement. If you have
questions, please contact Academic Records at 803-325-2879 or registrar2@yorktech.edu. Students must contact the
Distance Learning department (Ginger Dewey: gdewey@yorktech.edu , 803-327-8038 or Shelly Myers:
smyers@yorktech.edu, 803-981-7245) should they need to take a test outside of the YTC assessment centers. Please
check the Distance Learning website (http://www.yorktech.edu/Distance_Learning/index.php) for updates.
How Do I Find and Log into My Course in D2L?
Students who are enrolled in an online course or a course that uses D2L for enhancements can access their course by
clicking on D2L on the right hand side under “Web Tools” of the York Technical College homepage
(http://www.yorktech.edu). Your username is your first initial followed by your last name and the last four digits of your
College Identification Number (all in lowercase). Your password is the same password as your WebAdvisor password.
Your WebAdvisor password must be set up before you can access D2L. For additional information, please visit the
distance learning homepage at http://www.yorktech.edu/Distance_Learning/index.php.
Distance Learning Newsletter — Summer/Fall 2015
Recommended and Suggested Browsers for D2L
The recommended browsers are as follows: Windows and Mac: Firefox (newest). Supported browsers for Windows are
IE 11.0, Chrome (newest) and for Mac is Chrome (newest). Please see the following website for information regarding
supported browsers on mobile and tablet devices. http://etc.yorktech.com/DistanceLearning/Browsers.htm
Summer/Fall D2L Orientations for Online, Hybrid and Enhanced classes
If you have completed WEB-100, you do not need to attend an orientation session. However, it is important to
attend one session if you have never used D2L. You will learn how to log in to your D2L class site and how to use the
important tools in D2L. You will not meet with your instructor. Following the D2L orientation, there will be a brief
library orientation. For more information and to confirm rooms, please visit:
http://flash.yorktech.com/D2L/Orientation/Orientation/index.html. The D2L orientation schedule is:
Chester
 May 12 from 8:30—9:30 in E-118
 Aug. 11 from 8:30—9:30 in E-118
Indian Land
 May 13 from 8:30—9:30 in W-103
 Aug 12 from 8:30—9:30 in W-103
Faculty Drop-Ins
Kershaw
 May 14 from 9:00—10:00
 Aug 13 from 9:00—10:00
Location: (Study/Lobby area)
Rock Hill
 May 15 from 8:30—9:30 in A-246
 Aug14 from 8:30—9:30 in A-246
Chester: May 12 and Aug 11 from
9:30—noon (E-118)
Indian Land : May 13 and Aug 12
from 9:30—noon (W-103)
Kershaw: May 14 and Aug 13 from
10:00—12:30 (Study/Lobby area)
Rock Hill: May 15 and Aug 14 from
9:30—noon in A-246
Drop-In Orientations
Chester
 May 27 from 1—4 p.m.
 Aug. 20 from 1—4 p.m.
 Ask at desk for location
Indian Land
 May 27 from 8– 11 a.m.
 Aug 20 from 8—11 a.m.
 Ask at desk for location
Kershaw
 May 27 from 8—11 a.m.
 Aug 20 from 98—11 a.m.
 Ask at desk for location
Rock Hill
 May 15 from 2—4 p.m.
 Aug. 20 from 2—4 p.m.
Need Help With Technology?
The Education Technology Center (ST-243) is available to help with technology Tues. and Wed. from 7:30—4:00.
Distance Education Course Location Codes
YTC has implemented several new location codes that you will see in WebAdvisor. These codes will assist you in deciding which
section of a course you would like to take.
Teleclass codes:
 Teleclass Rock Hill Host: Teleclass on Rock Hill campus and the instructor will be primarily located in Rock Hill.
 Teleclass Rock Hill Receive: Teleclass on Rock Hill campus and the instructor will not be primarily located in Rock Hill.
 Teleclass Chester Host: Teleclass at the Chester Center and the instructor will be primarily located at the Chester Center.
 Teleclass Chester Receive: Teleclass at the Chester Center and the instructor will not be primarily located at the Chester
Center.
 Teleclass Kershaw Host: Teleclass at the Kershaw/Heath Springs Center and the instructor will be primarily located at the
Kershaw/Heath Springs Center.
 Teleclass Kershaw Receive: Teleclass at the Kershaw/Heath Springs Center and the instructor will not be primarily located at
the Kershaw/Heath Springs Center.
Hybrid Codes:
 Hybrid Rock Hill:
These courses have the face-to-face portion of the course offered on the Rock Hill Campus.
 Hybrid Chester:
These courses have the face-to-face portion of the course offered at the Chester Center.
 Hybrid Kershaw:
These courses have the face-to-face portion of the course offered at the Kershaw/Heath Springs Center
Internet Code:

Internet — These courses are taught completely online in Desire2Learn.
Helpdesk
YTC provides a technology helpdesk. You may contact the helpdesk via the web (YTCWebSupport@yorktech.edu), in
person (library) or phone (803-981-7111). A troubleshooting page is located at http:www.yorktech.edu/D2L/index.php.
Monday—Thursday: 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Sunday: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.