Online Courses

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Convenience
Our list of classes that let you learn almost anytime and anywhere is growing. If getting here isn't half the fun for you, consider one of our online options that can bring you convenience and high-quality content.

Types of Online Classes
Instructor-led, asynchronous
Instructor provides assignments, answers questions, leads discussions and grades student work. All class activities are conducted online. Students complete work online and interact with classmates and instructor through online discussions. Some courses may include live chat sessions.

Live Webcasts and Archives
Interactive and concurrent with a classroom course, this format employs live video and audio, and offers the opportunity to observe and discuss ideas with other online students, classroom students and instructors. If you miss a class, the archival feature allows you to view it later.

Self-paced Courses
Start and complete courses at times of your choosing.

Blended/Hybrid Learning
Courses combine face-to-face instruction with online discussion, quizzes and other activities. Proportion of face-to-face and online meetings varies from class to class.

Requirements for Online Learning
An e-mail address
Internet Connection
Modern Web browser
Speakers or headphones
Live webcast courses also require a microphone

Internet Connection
Many online courses at UCR Extension include multimedia content and may involve the use of large files. Although a dial-up connection may be sufficient for some courses, it may not provide the best experience in other courses. A high-speed broadband connection is recommended.

Web Browser
In most cases, the current version of your Web browser will provide the highest level of compatibility. The following browsers will are compatible with the online learning systems at UCR Extension:

Windows
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
• Netscape Navigator 6.2.x, 7.0, and 7.1
• Firefox 1.0 or higher

Macintosh
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.2 (for OS X 10.2 and 10.3)
• Netscape Navigator 7.1 (for OS X 10.2 or 10.3)
• Firefox 1.0.x or higher (for OS X 10.2, 10.3)
• Safari 1.0 or higher

The following features should be enabled in your browser:
• Java (version 1.4.1 or higher)
• JavaScript
• Cookies must be enabled (for ucx.ucr.edu)
• Pop-up blockers may need to be turned off

Software & Media Players
Install or verify the version of your media players and plug-ins.
• Adobe Flash Player Version 7 or higher
• Adobe Reader Version 5 or higher
• Microsoft Powerpoint or Microsoft Powerpoint Viewer
• Microsoft Word Viewer

Check with your instructor for additional requirements.