Online Learning 101

Thinking about taking an online course but are not sure what is involved? Then, test-drive our Online Learning 101 class! In this free, self-paced online course, you will learn about the expectations of online learning and how to succeed in this environment. You will also learn how to navigate through North Shore Community College's online learning system and how to use common tools within the course site, such as submitting an assignment, participating in a Discussion Board, and taking a quiz.

Course Access Information

To access Blackboard:

1. Go to the MyNorthshore portal at my.northshore.edu.
2. Log into MyNorthshore with your North Shore Community College username and password and authenticate with the Microsoft Authenticator.
3. Click on the Blackboard tile. (If you do not see the tile, type Blackboard in the search field.)

To self-enroll in Online Learning 101:

1. Log into the MyNorthshore portal using your NSCC credentials.
2. Click the Blackboard tile.
3. Once in Blackboard, click the Organizations link on the Base Navigation menu.
4. Click Organization Catalog in the top-right corner.
5. On the "Organization Catalog" page, type online learning into the search bar and click Go. Be sure to press Go for "Catalog Search" and not for the "Browse Terms" option.
6. You will see an organization listed called "Online Learning 101 (Ultra)".
7. Click on the down arrow that appears to the right of the Organization ID and select Enroll in the drop-down menu options.
8. The Self Enrollment page prompts you to self-enroll for the Online Learning 101 organization. Click Submit to enroll.
9. You will receive a successful enrollment confirmation in the Self Enrollment page. Click OK.
10. You will now be in "Online Learning 101 (Ultra)". Read the Welcome Announcement to begin (click on Announcements to access this announcement).
11. "Online Learning 101 (Ultra)" will appear listed under Organizations moving forward. You do not have to self-enroll again to access the site.
    
    

Please contact the NSCC Blackboard Helpdesk at bbhelp@northshore.edu if you have any questions or have trouble accessing Online Learning 101.