Online Learning Resource Center
Online classes are a game-changer, letting you study from anywhere. But, they're not quite like the classroom you're used to. Some find the transition tricky. Wondering if it's your thing? Dive into these resources to help you decide and prep for online learning.
Taking a CMU Online course
Use these resources to learn more about online learning expectations, learning skills, and technical requirements:
Prepare
These resources will help you prepare for online courses.
Preview a sample online course – log in and password are both “onlinepreview”
Technical Requirements/Systems Check - make sure your device is as ready for your first course as you are.
Explore the textbooks you'll dive into. You can find them at many online book vendors or at the CMU Bookstore.
Manage
These resources will help you manage your online courses.
Here is what you can expect
- Flexible learning: Dive into your studies on your schedule with our online classes, designed for your convenience. Whether you're a morning bird or a night owl, our asynchronous format lets you learn when it suits you best.
- Stay connected: While you enjoy the flexibility of online learning, we encourage you to stay engaged with frequent logins. Connect with instructors and peers throughout your courses for an enriched learning experience.
- Mark your calendar: You'll keep track of any live meeting times by referencing your course syllabus. Our courses are structured around Eastern Standard Time (EST), ensuring clarity and consistency in scheduling.
- Maximize your learning experience: Log in with a computer or laptop. While mobile devices are compatible, a computer provides access to all the tools and features Blackboard offers, enhancing your educational journey.
- Enhanced learning with blackboard: Our online courses are delivered using CMU's instructional delivery tool, Blackboard, available 24/7. Access lectures, submit assignments, take quizzes, and communicate with instructors and peers effortlessly through this intuitive platform.
- Proctored exams: Some online undergraduate courses may require proctored exams. Refer to the course syllabus to determine if your course requires a proctor for exam administration.
Distance learning services
Explore our comprehensive suite of virtual support services tailored to enhance your online learning experience. For a full listing of online resources, visit our dedicated Online Resources page.