{"id":57,"date":"2008-08-07T06:05:03","date_gmt":"2008-08-07T11:05:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/online.southernarkansasuniversity.info\/learning-online-at-sau\/"},"modified":"2022-10-12T11:02:29","modified_gmt":"2022-10-12T16:02:29","slug":"learning","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Who are our online learners?<\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">People like you, but we still refer to them as Muleriders like the rest of our SAU students. Hybrid and online learners at SAU can access 24\/7 technical support, use inclusive technologies, and learn with our engaging faculty. Our courses and programs are supported by the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/library\/library-services\/distance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Magale Library<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, traditional\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Student Support Services<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/erc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Employment Resource Center<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Office of Online Learning strives to offer high-quality educational experiences that foster academic and professional success for all of the SAU community while providing top-notch support.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Some of our learners include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Current SAU students who are looking to complete their general education courses or degree requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Prospective students who want to see how SAU\u2019s family-like environment and college experience can benefit their educational journey.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Graduate students pursue advanced degrees and certificates while managing their careers and enjoying their families.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Retirees looking to broaden their horizons or finally pursue their lifelong dream.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-modern-light su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>How Do I Get Started?<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>If you are not a current student, please <a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/admissions\/apply\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">apply for admission<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>If you are a current student (or after being admitted):<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ol>\n<li>Make sure to meet\/talk with your advisor.<\/li>\n<li>If necessary, apply for <a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/finaid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">financial aid<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/admissions\/apply\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">scholarships<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mysau.saumag.edu\/ICS\/Course_Search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Find an online course<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Review the <a href=\"\/academics\/registration\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">registration procedures<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Login to <a href=\"https:\/\/mysau.saumag.edu\/ICS\/Course_Search\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MySAU<\/a> and register in Campus Connect.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/online\/get-started\/schedule\/\">Pay\/save your schedule<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/saumag.bncollege.com\/shop\/saumag\/home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Order your textbooks<\/a> and get familiarized with the <a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/library\/onlineresources\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Magale Library&#8217;s Resources<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Familiarize yourself with our <a href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/student-resources-2\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online Learning support for students.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-modern-light su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>On the First Day of Class:<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blackboard.saumag.edu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Log in to Blackboard<\/a>\u00a0using your issued\u00a0<a href=\"\/online\/students-get-started\/login-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">log-in information<\/a>\u00a0and start your courses on the first day of class, just like you would go to a face-to-face class.<\/li>\n<li>If this is your first time taking a hybrid or online course at SAU, you will need to successfully complete the Online Student Orientation in the Virtual Student Center on Blackboard before you are able to access your courses. Upon completion of the Orientation, your courses should be available in approximately one hour.<\/li>\n<li>Information on contacting your professors and the course specifics will be available in each course on Blackboard on the first day of class.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"su-spoiler su-spoiler-style-modern-light su-spoiler-icon-plus su-spoiler-closed\" data-scroll-offset=\"0\" data-anchor-in-url=\"no\"><div class=\"su-spoiler-title\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\"><span class=\"su-spoiler-icon\"><\/span>After Classes Begin:<\/div><div class=\"su-spoiler-content su-u-clearfix su-u-trim\">\n<ul>\n<li>Make a personal calendar or schedule to help you budget your time and stay on top of your coursework.<\/li>\n<li>Be sure to give yourself plenty of time to submit work if you encounter any technical issues.<\/li>\n<li>Stay in communication with your faculty about what&#8217;s going well and what&#8217;s giving you trouble.<\/li>\n<li>Reach out to your academic advisor if you start to struggle or find yourself in poor course standing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who are our online learners? 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Our courses and programs are supported by the\u00a0Magale Library, traditional\u00a0Student Support Services,&#8230; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/\"> Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1088,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"class_list":{"0":"post-57","1":"page","2":"type-page","3":"status-publish","5":"entry","6":"has-post-thumbnail"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1088"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=57"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5623,"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/57\/revisions\/5623"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/online\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=57"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}