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How Do I. . . .

Know what to expect in an online class

Access My Blackboard Online Course(s)
You must have a KCTCS username and password

Activate my Student PeopleSoft Account

Address Change

Advising Info

Assessment and Placement - online students from outside Kentucky can use nearby colleges, universities, Sylvan Learning Centers worldwide, or ACT centers across the nation and the world (http://www.act.org/actcenters/locate/index.html). 

Create My Blackboard Student Account

Data Change Form (Name or Program Change)

Download Adobe Acrobat Reader (allows you to open .pdf files)

Download Adobe Flash Player

Download Adobe Shockwave Player

Download Software to View Documents Created in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Drop a Class

Email Info

Enroll in a Class  (Text Version)

Financial Aid Questions

Graduation/Credential Request

Make a Payment

Purchase Software

Repeat a Course for Better Grade

Request Enrollment Verification (This link includes a link to a student tutorial)

Request a Transcript

Send an email in Blackboard and add an attachment

Student Forms (Includes many forms we use in Student Records)

Student Services - KCTCS (including Help Desk, Placement Testing, etc.)

Tuition/Fees Appeal

Update Your Address in PeopleSoft

View My Class Schedule

Student Account Access

Students now have access to all of their account information online through the new PeopleSoft Student Access website. Students may check their grades, view their schedules, check on the status of their financial aid, and even view their statement of accounts. For more information on how to access this information, please go to the PeopleSoft Student Account Access page.

Student Services:

KCTCS Online Learning :

 

Computers and Computer Hardware

Many students are looking for computers and computer hardware at reasonable prices.  Below are several links that can assist you.  BCTC does not endorse any of these vendors, but provide this list only as a service to find vendors quickly.

http://www.dellauction.com/

http://www.bobjohnson.com/

http://www.ebay.com/

http://www.newegg.com/

http://www.tigerdirect.com/

 

BLACKBOARD HELP AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

KCTCS 24/7 Help Desk to answer questions about users/faculty/courses association and Bb functionality and training issues – how do you do this/that in Bb?

KCTCS 24/7 Help Desk:
Toll Free 1-866-590-9238
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
URL:
http://d2.parature.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8008

OTHER SUPPORT INFORMATION:

Connie Rine - BCTC Tech Support
Phone:
859-246-4608
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F
Connie.Rine@kctcs.edu

Karen Dearborn - Distance Learning Staff
Phone: 859-246-6603
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. M-F
Karen.Dearborn@kctcs.edu

 

HELPFUL LINKS:

Student E-mail web site: https://webmail.kctcs.edu

Peoplesoft web site: https://students.kctcs.edu

Online Course web site: http://elearning.kctcs.edu

Bookstore web site: http://www.campusstores.com/kctcs/index.asp

KCTCS online learning website: http://www.kctcs.edu/distancelearning/

Blackboard Login Instructions and Video: www.kctcs.edu/distancelearning/orientation6.htm

Blackboard Login Instruction Flyers for Students: unity.kctcs.edu/docushare/dsweb/View/Collection-8665

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)

 

1

Bookstore

www.kctcs.edu/distancelearning/bookstore.htm -- KCTCS colleges are operated by Barnes and Noble and have online ordering capability.

2

Computer Requirements

These are the minimum computer requirements you will need to complete KYVU online courses. You can have your system evaluated here.

Operating System:

Windows 98 or higher
Mac OS 8.0 or higher

RAM:

64 MB (128 MB recommended)

Free Disk Space:

5 MB (10 MB recommended)

CPU:

PC: 266 MHz or higher (500MHz or higher recommended)
Mac: PowerMacintosh or higher

Browser:

PC: Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher, Netscape Navigator 7.1 or higher, Mozilla 1.4 or higher
Mac: Netscape Navigator 7.1 or higher, Mozilla 1.4 or higher.

Browser Settings:

JavaScript enabled
Popup blockers disabled
Cookies enabled

Plugins:

Adobe Acrobat Reader
Macromedia Flash
Macromedia Shockwave

Supplementary Software:

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint or
MS Word Reader and PowerPoint Reader

Connection:

56K modem
DSL or cable recommended for graphic intensive courses

Other Hardware:

Sound card and speakers

3

KCTCS College Contacts

www.kctcs.edu/distancelearning/collegeContacts.htm

4

Email Account information

www.kctcs.edu/student/email.html

5

Help Desk

KCTCS 24/7 Help Desk:
Toll Free 1-866-590-9238
Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week
URL: http://d2.parature.com/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=8008

6

Login Instructions

www.kctcs.edu/distancelearning/orientation6.htm -- Login instructions are also emailed through student KCTCS email accounts.

7

Program Advising Guides

www.kctcs.edu/distancelearning/programchecklist.htm

8

Software

Some classes may require you to purchase extra software. Please check the course syllabus or ask your instructor if this is necessary. Students can purchase software at discounted prices at http://elms20.e-academy.com/kctcs/

9

Student Code of Conduct

www.kctcs.edu/student/studentcodeofconduct.pdf. You may want to refer to section 2.3.1

10

Tutorial and Orientation

www.kctcs.edu/distancelearning/tutorials.htm