Online Students

Dear Online and Remote Students,

Welcome! Getting Started information for my online classes are e-mailed to students e-mail accounts approximately one week prior to the beginning of the semester. There are no required on-campus meetings for the online classes I teach (this includes exams). To find out about your specific course, click on the box below to access the link by class name.

CCSF Students-Please read through this information. If you have additional questions, you can contact me via my campus email (jcarlin@ccsf.edu) or through the Canvas portal. Go to the tab at the top to find specific information on your course.

Adding an online class-If the class is full, first attempt to register for the waitlist. If there is space on the wait list you will be offered that option during the registration process. If the waitlist is full, you will want to complete an ADD request. For more information, go to my "How to add a class" information page"

Once the semester has started, you can add to the "Request list". I will add students in order that they are on these lists. Please check emails often to get the invitation to add. If you do not reply within 48 hours, you may lose your spot. For more information, go to my "How to add a class" information page".

Contra Costa Students-To add, email me at Contra Costa email jcarlin216@contracosta.edu, request to add and send me your student ID.

All Students-Course Basics:

  • Are You Ready for an Online Class?: Take this “Test Your Potential as an Online Student” quiz to measure your potential for success. Online learning isn’t for everyone. How well online courses work for you depends on many factors, including your computer system, computer skills and knowledge, reading skills, time management skills, motivation, study skills, self-discipline, and learning style. You may also want to utilize these resources to assess your online readiness.

  • Your Responsibilities: To successfully complete this course you will be expected to spend at least 9 hours per week on each module. Your time commitment will vary based upon your own level of experience with web technologies and level of personal commitment. An online course is NOT self-paced, and you must keep up with the weekly assignments and manage your time efficiently and effectively. Please don’t underestimate the time commitment.

  • CCSF Online Support & Log-In: Be sure to bookmark this link to the CCSF Online Course Support Center for all the important info you need regarding help and Canvas support. Canvas Login: Here is how to access the course. Be sure to resolve any log-in problems before class starts.

    • Go to Canvas website at https://ccsf.instructure.com/

    • Username: CCSF ID, examples: W12345678 or @12345678

    • Your Canvas password is your RAM ID password.

  • Contra Costa Login help: http://www.4cd.edu/pdf/Login_Instructions_InSite_2.0.pdf

  • More resources on learning to use Canvas (both schools):

    • A brief video introduction to Canvas can be found online here.

    • If you have a login problems or need other help, you can contact the Helpdesk at 415-239-3711 or Toll-Free at 844-693-4357.

    • Canvas also has a Canvas Support Hotline that is available 24/7 at 844-592-2198. The Canvas hotline only helps with problems in using Canvas, not logging in.

Accommodations: If you need special accommodations, we’re happy to help. Please contact the Disabled Student Services and Programs (DSPS):

CCSF Phone: (415) 452-5481. You can also visit the DSPS website.

Contra Costa DSPS https://www.contracosta.edu/student-services/disability-services/

Welcome to class! Be sure to thoroughly review all this information. If you still have any course-related questions or concerns, please email me. My preferred method of contact is email or the Canvas Inbox once you get logged in to the course.

Jennifer Dawgert Carlin, Professor of Psychology, Chair of Behavioral Sciences Department, CCSF