Saint Dominic University uses the latest technologies to deliver unique distant learning programs of study and provide a dynamic distant learning environment. Studying online at Saint Dominic University is highly interactive, as the platform follows a learning path that is determined by the individual student needs, capabilities and requirements. Students have access to web-based lectures and tutorials with the instructor and classmates through the SDU distance learning classroom and can also use the e-mail links between them and the university faculty and professors to ask questions and share notes.

Saint Dominic University has ensured that technologically mediated distant learning instruction is offered in a reliable, private, safe and secure environment with the education focused on the learning outcome and where developing imagination and thinking skills are at the heart of the Saint Dominic University methodological approaches to understanding content and applying knowledge.

The university has combined several of its distant learning courses various multimedia solutions to enhance content and presentations with audio/video, graphics and animation

The university has also incorporated in its distant learning environment an advanced Learning Management System which enables the students to effectively plan and manage their learning. Saint Dominic university students can access courses, submit assignments, check schedules, see grades, enter the online classroom, submit and receive assignments, take tests and quizzes, sit exams, interact with the university community at various levels and control many other features that make distant learning at Saint Dominic University a rich and enjoyable distant learning experience.

DISTANT LEARNING KEYS TO SUCCESS

First and foremost you need frequent access to a computer and good internet access. You also need good computer skills for optimal success: You need to be comfortable using an internet browser (such as Internet Explorer), e-mail, e-mail attachments, know how to use a word processing program like Microsoft Word and how to save files in several different formats and locations. You should also be able to know how to download and install software, chat make and bookmarks.

You should contact Technical Support if you have technical difficulties or other problems which may hamper your progress in the course.

Saint Dominic University online courses offer flexibility and convenience, but many of them are quite demanding so you should be committed to allocating adequate time and effort for your studies. Distant learning is a different environment than you may be used to in the traditional classroom, and it requires you the student to become more of an active and independent learner. You must be resourceful and able to work independently, manage time well, be organized and be able to set and complete goals. Many students ask about how much time they should expect to allot for their online class. The answer is the same for an onsite class, which is at least two hours for every class hour. For example, if you are taking a three quarter credits course, you should expect to spend at least 6 hours a week working on the course material. Your course management system and instructor will provide you with a syllabus, course documents, reading material, and will guide you through your learning experience. Instructors will be available via e-mail to answer questions, and they will evaluate, critique and respond to your work. There are several online classes where you would have the opportunity to meet online with your instructor and classmates, discuss various aspects of the course, seek clarifications and receive live instructions. You would also have to ensure that you keep up with the assigned reading and turning in assignments according to the timeline on the syllabus.

If you encounter any difficulties in your course do not hesitate to contact your instructor, your academic advisor or the appropriate Department at the University.