MDC Online

• Overview
• Academic Integrity
• Academic Tools
• Blackboard Help
• Blackboard - Check my Activity
• Blackboard - Getting Started
• Bookstore
• Distance Learning Complaint Process
• MDC Microsoft Office License
• MDC Policies
• MDC Procedure 7900 – Guidelines for Use of Miami Dade College Computing Resources
• MDC State Authorization Requirements
• Nelnet Payment Plans
• New Student Orientation
• Protecting the Privacy of Student Information
• Students’ Rights and Responsibilities
• Tech Support/Help Desk
• Technology and Software Requirements
• Testing Information
• Tutoring Services
• Using Publisher and Third Party Products

New Students

MDC Online Orientation

Each term, MDC Online offers a no fee, no credit online orientation for new students. The MDC Online Orientation is designed to help students:

• become successful online learners
• gain learning and awareness through self-assessments
• grow familiar with the Learning Management System
• acquire the technical skills necessary to succeed in an online course
• discover more about MDC's processes and academic resources

To Enroll in the Orientation:

1. First, please make sure you are using Mozilla Firefox browser.
2. Next go to http://openeducation.blackboard.com/mdc
3. Then click on the Student Orientation link – "MDC Online Student Orientation"
4. Click on the grey Enroll button, then select “Don’t have an account? Create one now.” The system will NOT recognize your standard MDC credentials, so create your login and password by using your MDC standard username and password so you remember how to login again.
5. After creating your account, please check the box “Agree to Terms of Use”.
6. You will see a green sign at the top that states - Success: You are now enrolled in "Virtual College Student Orientation".
7. Click on “Go to Course” to begin.

For more information, view this introductory video: