Current Distance Education Students
Distance education courses at LCCC are accessed through the College learning management system, Canvas. Distance education courses are offered in several different modalities and are designated by section numbers that all begin with a '7':
- 70x = fully-online (asynchronous), where all course instruction and learning activities are completed online
- 7Hx = hybrid, where at least 20% of a course is conducted in-person at specified dates/times and the remainder is completed online
- 7Vx = virtual (synchronous), where course instruction is completed via a live video conferencing platform at specified dates/times
Distance education courses utilize electronic textbooks (e-texts/virtual textbooks), online resources, and external publisher/course management system materials - all of which are available through the College Bookstore and are integrated into the learning management system. Note that some e-texts are directly embedded into a course and the cost is included on your bill in addition to tuition and fees.
To help you succeed in this learning environment, we have developed the following guidelines for getting started. Students are also encouraged to review the tips on how to be successful in online classes. This information can be accessed from the Prospective DE Students link found on the main Distance Education page of the College website.
Getting Started with Distance Learning
An LCCC student email account is required for distance education courses. Students can create all their system accounts by visiting the IT Helpdesk link at /currentstudents/helpdesk.jsp. Within the "I need help with..." menu, select Email and Network Account. To create an LCCC student email and network account you will need your Student ID, which can be found in your acceptance email (sent to the email address used in your application) and other communications sent from the College. Once your student email account is active, set up Multi Factor Authentication for your LCCC accounts by selecting the authentication option within the same Email and Network Account menu.
Test your computer by running a . Canvas and the associated courseware runs best on Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Edge, or Safari. Installing Adobe Reader is also recommended, and JavaScript must be enabled in the browser.
Find out what materials your course needs, including virtual textbooks (e-texts) and access codes, by going to the . Be sure to select the correct section when ordering.
Some courses utilize "inclusive access" course materials. In this instance, e-texts, access codes, and other course materials are directly integrated into the course and the cost is included on your bill in addition to tuition and fees.
Login to Canvas several days prior to the first day of class at .
Your Username and Password for Canvas are identical to those established for Microsoft 365. Once logged in, the first page you will access is the Dashboard, which provides a high-level overview of your current courses. Note that courses will not display until published by your instructor. Once published and viewable on your Dashboard, course content will not be available until the first day of the semester.
Students can click on their name/account to complete their profile, manage notifications, adjust additional settings, or logout.
The short video provides basic information about getting started in Canvas.
Login to and make sure all your distance education classes are listed by selecting Courses from the left navigation panel.
To access a course, click on any course card/list item to select it and you will be directed to the Home page established by your instructor for that course. Instructors design their courses to best present their content and align with their individual teaching style. However, look for common information, such as Course Syllabus, Course Outline or Schedule, Instructor Contact Information, and/or Course Requirements, such as quizzes, assignments, tests, discussions, etc.
Many classes require you to complete additional work on another website/learning platform. Follow the directions provided by your instructor in Canvas to access that site.
Make sure you know how to contact the instructor, either by email, Canvas course messages, or by phone/text.
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Add the Canvas Student mobile app to your or device to work on your courses while on the go!
Contact the LCCC HelpDesk ([email protected] or 570-740-0711) to troubleshoot Canvas access issues. Questions about course content, assignments, textbook access, or grades should be directed to your instructor.