Online Business Ethics
What are online college classes like?
I’ve taken a semester of community college classes in class, but this semester, I’m taking one class online (business ethics) because it’s only offered online.
I was wondering if you could tell me about them, and what’s expected and tests and what not, just so I’m prepared. Thanks 
Each class is different – just like lecture classes; but the method is pretty much the same.
You’ll have a syllabus for your class that outlines the specific requirements and due dates. It will also probably include a week-to-week reading and assignment list. Most classes require discussion in a discussion board two-three times per week and these are usually based on the readings that were assigned.
Some (not as many as should) will have auxiliary methods materials such as video/audio lectures or computer based worksheet/assignment functions as well. Most don’t.
Essentially it comes down to reading the assigned text, participating in the weekly discussion posts, and completing the assignments made by the instructor.
My experience has been that most will require far more writing than an in-the-seat class and that the writing assignments are graded more strictly than those in-the-seat. You’ll be expected to read the textbook(s) and ask whatever questions you have because there’s not usually a lecture telling you what’s in the book. [I find that I learn better this way, other people don't.]
Quizes and tests can take a lot of different forms. The most common is to not have multiple choice tests at all and to base your grade mostly on papers. This is likely to be the approach taken by a business ethics course. If regular tests or quizes are required then the course software can distribute it (you can do it online) but that’s unproctored and easy to cheat on so many instructors plan at least one exam in the classroom or with an approved proctor if that sort of test is important to the grading.
The “old school” weekly pop-quiz isn’t as ubiquitous in online education. It’s not really a good method anyway. The evaluation method preferred online is essays and papers. You can expect any online course to require some serious writing compared to the in-the-seat version.
The big advantage to online courses is flexibility of time and location. You can do your work anytime of the day or night from anywhere that you can connect to the internet as long as you meet the deadlines for assignments and board posts.
The big disadvantage is that you actually have to read (and comprehend) the textbook(s) and that nobody is going to remind you “don’t forget that there’s an essay due Friday” in an online class. You have to stay self-motivated and on top of the schedule or you get behind. Getting behind is a road to failing.
An advantage or disadvantage depending on what you’re used to in classes is the halo effect. You won’t get extra points because you’re pretty and dress nice in an online class. You won’t get points deducted if you’re a goofy looking hypernerd with Spock ears either. You will be judged heavily though on your writing ability because that’s the main way your instructor and classmates identify with you. Wrtng n txt or knot noing how to spelle will do serious grade damage.
The other important thing to remember is that in 2010/11, “my Internet was down” isn’t an acceptable excuse any more than “I missed the bus”. Some computer literacy is essential. Mastery isn’t needed but ability to format text and to send emails is really important. You’d be amazed at the number of people that take a course like this online and expect that they’ll be learning computer basics while they take it.
The number one cause of failure in online courses is procrastination. Number two is thinking it’s going to be easy and therefor not putting forth the required effort.
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