Course Compass is a class specific, online learning environment, hosted on Jenzabar E-Racer. Course Compass differs from E-Racer in that it contains materials supplied directly from the textbook publisher. The Course Compass system is delivered via the Internet and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week from any Internet accessible computer. Through Course Compass, instructors can provide students with course materials such as the course syllabus and class handouts, discussion boards, virtual chat sessions, online quizzes that can be automatically graded with results immediately provided to students, library resources in collaboration with Pennsylvania Highlands Community College library personnel, as well as an online gradebook so students and instructors can track assignment scores.
What technology skills do I need to to use Course Compass?
The following skills sets are necessary in order to ensure a positive experience for you.
Benefits of Course Compass
The Course Compass System offers students many advantages when used in online
classes or to enhance a face-to-face classroom.
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Announcements - Keep up-to-date about course happenings including
assignment due date, changes to the course calendar, and upcoming exams.
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Discussion Boards – Allows you to participate in on-line discussions on course
topics or post questions on homework and class assignments.
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Email – Rather than keeping track of different email addresses, email your professor
or entire class through Course Compass with a few easy steps!
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Handouts – Access electronic copies of course syllabus, class schedule,
assignment information, presentation notes, etc…
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Exams – Complete online quizzes and exams that are automatically graded and
posted to the electronic gradebook.
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Gradebook – Use the online gradebook to track your progress and final grades.
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