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FIDM eLEARNING SYSTEM
The FIDM eLearning System is a course management system that allows learning to take place in a virtual environment, beyond the traditional classroom setting. eLearning uses Canvas to manage online learning content for all classes, including on campus, hybrid, remote and asynchronous online courses. Students access Canvas via the student portal or the mobile application. There is no separate login for Canvas.
ONLINE COURSES
Online courses are distance-learning, asynchronous courses that allow students flexibility with timing and scheduling. Online courses use modules that open weekly on Wednesdays and due dates are usually the following Tuesday, although there are exceptions. Students can participate at any time during that week at their own pace. The Canvas site will host a course site that has all discussion, lectures, exams, and projects within each module. Students do not need to be
in a specific physical location to take part in an online course.
To ensure success in taking an online course, students should:
• Use their FIDM email for communications, so that the eLearning team can communicate directly with students regarding Canvas access, technical issues, and anything related to an online course.
• Confirm that they have a computer that meets the technical requirements for the FIDM eLearning program as well as quality access to the internet for accessing Canvas.
• Be sure that they have all the required books and supplies for their eLearning course. Some courses may require a headset, microphone, or web-cam access for online meetings.
• Read the FIDM eLearning Technology Guide before their class begins so that they know what to do if they encounter a technical issue. This is found in the Student Hub in Canvas as well as the Canvas Help tab.
ALL OTHER COURSES
All FIDM courses have an online component via Canvas that incorporates the gradebook and the syllabus as well as various course supplements. Each instructor will use various elements of Canvas tools to facilitate student access and success. These Canvas tools include the course syllabus, modules, assignments, lectures, videos, announcements, messaging, discussion boards, and the gradebook. Courses, especially remote or hybrid courses, may also incorporate Zoom meeting links.
REQUIREMENTS FOR ONLINE COURSES
• A2.5orabovecumulativegradepointaverageisrequiredforan A.A. student.
• F-1statusstudentsmusttakethemajorityofunitsinresidence on campus.
• MustownacomputerandbeproficientusingtheInternet,email, and MS Office applications.
• MustusetheirFIDMStudentEmailaccountandcheckitdaily.
• Mustmeetprerequisitesforthecourse.
• Mayregisterforonlineclassesonlyonpublishedregistrationdates.
• Books&suppliesforallclasses,bothinpersonande-learning, get picked up on the Los Angeles campus.
WITHIN THE CLASSROOM
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