The Online Environment
Being an online student... As easy as surfing the internet!
Meeting the demands of Head Start programs online!!!
You can complete 100% of our
University studies from virtually anywhere in the US.
Our computer-based educational
delivery system has extended the boundaries of the
classroom. The Online program uses the power of the Internet
to deliver online learning that is independent of time and
location. Rather than gathering in a workshop, students and
instructors interact online or offline in a forum using the
online environment.
Students can access research material from the University's
Electronic Library. The Online program is designed to
benefit working Head Start professionals in a number of ways. Classes
are offered one at a time, in sequence. There are no
semesters, so students can begin a course of study any month
of the year. A student can concentrate on one level at a
time, and when a credential level is obtained they can move on to the
next level or move forward to receive a professional
certificate.
Each online class lasts six weeks. A student can
sign on any hour of the day or night, taking part at times
that best fit his or her schedule. While this flexibility is
unprecedented, it requires greater than average discipline
and does not allow a student to "coast." Students
devote an average of fifteen to twenty hours a week to their
studies.
HS University uses Blackboard Learn for its online instructions. Blackboard is a Web-based learning management system (LMS) designed to support fully online courses or provide a space for face-to-face course supplementation. Blackboard provides many types of tools and features for enriching the learning experience.
How Does It Work?
Blackboard integrates with Student Ecampus to provide a space for each course taught each semester. Student enrollments and faculty assignments are handled automatically by the system. A fully functional course space, called a “shell,” provides tools for displaying content, interacting with students, and assessing students’ work. Blackboard supports various media types for creating engaging content, such as the following:
Audio and video, for example Youtube videos and Echo360 Lecture Capture for more engrossing lectures
Discussion and journaling tools for interacting with students and encouraging them to engage with the content
A powerful, interactive grade center and assessment tools enable instructors to record and asess your work in a variety of ways
How Do I Use It?
Simply log in and get started!
Students
Whether you’re just beginning your first course with HS University or have used it before and need a refresher, check out the Resource section. Within these folders, you will find valuable Quick Tips for working in your Blackboard course, configuring your computer, frequently asked questions, and tutorials.