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SLIS Online Learning

Live anywhere and take advantage of the convenience and flexibility of a fully online format.

Our students interact with peers and instructors through web conferencing, social networking platforms, a web-based learning management system, and immersive environments. Most course content is delivered asynchronously — giving our students the freedom to access the course at any time they choose, from any location. Some courses also include occasional "live" synchronous sessions.

By using sophisticated technology, our students are better prepared to successfully navigate a rapidly changing information landscape and apply technology in their professional lives.

Online Learning Technology

Our students benefit from integration of the following sophisticated technology into their online learning program:

• Documentation: ANGEL learning management system.
  
  A platform where faculty can organize course content, moderate discussions, and track student progress. In addition, students can use it to construct their electronic portfolio (a culminating experience option for SLIS students).
  
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• Documentation: Elluminate Live web conferencing platform.
  
  A tool that supports real-time audio conversations and a shared virtual work space, including the ability to conduct guided tours of web pages and present slides to accompany presentations. It also provides breakout rooms for small group work by students.
  
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• Documentation: SLIS Life social networking space.
  
  A place where students can post messages, contribute to online blogs, view searchable profiles to connect with their peers by areas of interest or location, and connect with alum and hiring managers.
  
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• Documentation: SLIS Second Life Island.
  
  An immersive environment where students can construct 3D objects and exhibits, make presentations through their avatars, and meet in virtual groups for discussion.
  
  
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Student Support

To prepare new students for a successful Online Learning experience, we require all new students to complete a one–unit course that introduces them to our technology (LIBR 203: Online Social Networking: Technology and Tools).

What is it Like to Take an Online Class?

If you would like to take a look at the Angel Learning System and Elluminate Web conferencing follow the directions here:

Angel:

Go to: slisweb.sjsu.edu/angel

• Angel Student Tour
• Mock Student Class on Angel

Note: PC users should use either Internet Explorer v7 or Firefox v3. Mac users should use Firefox v3.

Elluminate:

You are welcome to visit the drop in center on Elluminate (note the hours).
nexus.sjsu.edu/

Here is what you will need to do to get set up for Elluminate:
slisweb.sjsu.edu/software/elluminate/students/

Course Offerings

All programs and courses — required and electives — are available only online. Please see programs, course descriptions, course schedules for information about upcoming semester classes, and course Web pages.

Home Computing Environment

Information regarding the home computing environment required for our students can be found at home computing requirements.

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