Biggest Surprises
Most online professors respond to emails and answer questions quickly.
Required Tech Skills
Students do not have to be tech-savvy; they only need basic computer skills to submit homework through the Pasadena City College Blackboard website.
Typical Online Lecture - Single Day
Typically, an online class consists of students reviewing the lecture a teacher posted on Blackboard, reading and studying on their own time, and if they have any questions, they can email or call the professor.
Typical Online Course - Start to Finish
A typical online course includes taking notes, paper assignments, and exams. Besides that, students have to keep vigilant of deadlines and due dates of assignments throughout the course.
Online Testing & Grading
Tests are generally timed.
Did You Know?
For online courses, you might have to use the web browser Internet Explorer to open some pages.