Planet eCampus

Jeanette Cox, 35 Dalton State College BS in Criminal Justice Expected Graduation: December, 2016 What is your occupation? I am currently a full-time college student and housewife! What class(es) are you currently taking with eCore/eMajor?  I just finished a Corrections class this semester and am finishing up Criminal Law. Why is completing your degree important to you? I want to go on to law school. I already had an Associate’s Degree and I needed to finish up with the Bachelor’s so I could go on. Why did you choose to take online classes through eCore/eMajor? I began my entire first semester back to college with eCore. They offered all of the pre-requisite classes that I needed and it meant I would not have to drive 45 minutes to my college. They always have the classes that I need and I can take them on here when the times offered on campus do not match up with my availability!  How would you describe the instructors you've had in your eC...

Alexandra, 16 University of West Georgia Chapel Hill High School Alexandra is a student at Chapel Hill High School and is currently attending college online as a dual enrolled student with the University of West Georgia.  Why is completing your degree important to you?   I plan to transfer my credits to UGA in order to pursue a degree in environmental sciences (most likely). This is important to me because I will not have the skills or qualifications to pursue a career in environmental work if I do not complete an accredited degree program.  Why did you choose to take online classes?  I chose to do online classes with eCore because I was not satisfied with the options available at my school, and due to my class schedule, extracurricular activities, and distance from my home institution, an on campus class would have been inconvenient for me How would you describe the instructors you’ve had in your eCore class? The online teachers are, in ...

There are many misconceptions out there about online learning. One of the biggest is that students in online classes are on their own to learn the material - with little to no support or assistance when they need it. In a quality distance learning program, nothing could be further from the truth.  Students in eCore and eMajor courses have access to several academic support services and resources. If you haven’t utilized any of the resources listed below, check them out. They may just be able to give you that extra boost you need to ace the class!  Embedded Tutors (STEM Courses)  Embedded Tutors are subject matter experts and are, as the name says, embedded inside all Science and Math eCore courses. These tutors are enrolled in the course just like students, so they are familiar with the course materials and assignments. Embedded tutors can help with content questions, clarification of assignments, or can even help you work out sample math problems or labs....

Nicolle Coleman, 45 Dalton State College Expected Graduation: Spring 2018 Anyone who has been involved in the registration process (be it student, faculty, or staff) for an eCore or eMajor class has more than likely come into contact with Nicolle. She's the motor that keeps things going at eCampus during registration season, and she has a unique understanding of the needs of our adult learners because she is one herself. After leaving college 24 years ago to work in the corporate world and then to raise a family, she made the decision to return and finish her degree. She's been back in school for 2 semesters now, and has pulled off all A's! Let's learn a little about Nicolle and how she fits college into her busy schedule. Where do you work? USG eCampus, student services. What is your major? Organizational Leadership.  Why is completing your degree important to you? Lots of reasons, setting an example for my children is a big one.  No one on my s...

Corrine Sweet is an Associate Professor of Business at Darton State College and an online instructor in the Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership degree through eMajor.  Where did you complete your degree(s )? Ed.S. in Instructional Technology from Valdosta State, MBA in Information Technology from University of Central Missouri What is your field of expertise and what drew you to it? Business and technology.  I was first introduced to technology in elementary school when my class would get to go to the computer lab and use the Apple II’s and it has fascinated me ever since. How long have you taught online classes ? About 10 years Why did you choose to become a college instructor? I wanted to teach others about technology and prefer working with adults. What do you like most about teaching online? The variety of people I get to interact with. What was your most challenging subject in school, and how did you get through it? I’m currently t...

Sheryl Lance, 54  University of North Georgia During a presentation at this year's annual eCore Faculty meeting, I asked the audience to send me examples of students in their courses who were excelling in class. Before the presentation ended, I had an email from Dr. Nihal Gunay saying she had a non-traditional student that was taking her first online class, and "she has been awesome!" Let's meet Sheryl, our brand new and "awesome" online student. What is your home institution? University of North Ga.  Gainesville Campus What is your age? 54 Are you currently employed? If so, where and what do you do? Yes. Mulberry Farms, Inc. Office Manager/Accounting Why is completing your degree important to you? It is something I never had the opportunity to do when I was younger, but have always wanted to do. Why did you choose to take online classes through eCore/eMajor? I was feeling a bit overextended with working 50+ hours a week and...

I am a working mother of two beautiful and energetic young children, a 5-year-old and an 8-month-old. I work at least 40 hours a week, so to survive the summer while the oldest is out of school, I have to have a plan. And I did. Luckily, my husband is a teacher and also has summers off, so he is able to stay home with the kids while I go to work. That is until yesterday, when he dislocated his shoulder and now has to wear a sling for up to four weeks. There goes my summer plan - out the window.  What does this have to do with adult learners? No, I am not one myself, but I do have similar responsibilities. Adult students have lives outside of college. They do not have a dorm room that they can hole themselves up in to cram for an upcoming exam. They can’t retreat to the library for an all nighter where they cannot be bothered. They have jobs, families, doctor’s appointments, birthday parties. To fit college into an already busy schedule, adult students have to have a plan. They...