E-Learning and Instructional Support (ELIS) @ Oakland University

Welcome to E-Learning and Instructional Support at Oakland University

Welcome to e-Learning Student Online Orientation

Welcome to e-Learning Student Online Orientation

Welcome to the Online Student Orientation

With computer and online access so readily available to you, the advantages of technology in the learning process will become apparent as you encounter web-enhanced and fully online courses here at Oakland University. The positive side of online courses include the following:

Active learning allows you to fully participate and become involved with the course materials.
Direct communication with your professor allows for full faculty/student interaction.
Online “discussions” or bulletin board forums enable you to read and comment on your colleagues' reports and postings.
The quick pace and instant feedback of chat sessions encourages brainstorming, excitement about the course subject matter, and friendships.
Learning from home gives greater flexibility to your schedule.

Online Courses Meetings

Each online course is designed differently. Some require three or less on-campus meetings on specific dates for testing, Some require regular synchronous meetings for chat sessions. Some don't have many set time requirements at all but can be worked on asynchronously, whenever you like. Check the Schedule of Classes in the Class Schedule Search for particular details or contact the professor if you have a question about meeting times.

Admission and Registration

Students desiring to enroll in a fully online course must first be admitted to the university, through the Office of Admissions. The process for enrolling in an e-Learning course is the same as the process for enrolling in a traditional course, through the Registrar's Office with SAIL. '

Library Services

Kresge Library offers distance education services, which includes activating your library card, remote access to databases, document delivery, getting help over live chat, mailing services and interlibrary loan, and online instruction about the library.

Bookstore

The Oakland University Bookstore will allow you to buy textbooks with their Sale by Mail plan. Call 248-370-2410 to order the books by phone, pay with a credit card and have them sent to you by UPS. In addition, used textbooks may be swapped with other students.

Technology

e-Learning courses at Oakland are delivered using software such as Moodle or CourseWeb that allows instructors to design entire courses online or to enhance a classroom-based course. The software resides on a server, allowing you to access it via a web browser, such as Internet Explorer or Netscape. Each course is uniquely designed by instructors who may include some of the following components in their web-based or web component courses: syllabus, course material or content, assignments, quizzes and self-tests, glossary, hyperlinks to websites and student web pages, discussion board, mail, and student progress tracking.