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Orientation to Online Learning (OLRN 0001)

What is OLRN?

OLRN-0001 is a no-fee and 0 credit “mini-course” developed to help students understand the skills and habits needed to be successful in online courses and in using online learning technologies.

If you are new to online courses, you are strongly encouraged to enroll in an Orientation to Online Learning (OLRN-0001) course. OLRN is offered by each of the five colleges in the Alamo Colleges District, and successful completion of OLRN is required for students enrolled in online courses at San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, and Northeast Lakeview College.

The orientation is beneficial for students in face-to-face and hybrid/blended classes as well, or if you are new to using Canvas and would like a chance to practice using the Canvas tools. You may register for OLRN-0001 in the ACES portal. For additional information, contact your college’s Distance Learning department.

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