Services for Online Learning Success
Online Learning Success
Academic Technology
Academic Technology Assistants are available in the library during open hours to help you with college technology such as Blackboard, email, printing, and more. The guide below may help you with Blackboard and Office365 email questions.
College Course Success Workshops
Join us for a 30-minute workshop filled with practical tips and tricks to help you excel in your courses. Learn how to master Blackboard, Office 365, and Navigate.
Bring your questions and leave with valuable insights and a sweet treat!
Register for an in-person session
Bently Library (A331)–Haverhill Campus
Sept 3 @ 3pm & 6pm
Sept 4 @ 9am & 12:30pm
Dmitri Building (L149)–Lawrence Campus
Sept 16 @ 11am
Sept 18 @ 2pm
Sept 19 @ 6pm
You can also book a personalized 1-on-1 tutorial with an academic technology assistant. Appointments available in-person & virtual.
Virtual Assistance
The library and computer labs offer research and technology help through chat, text (978-709-1955), and virtual appointments during our regular library hours. Chat and text are monitored during all open hours, and librarians or academic technology assistants usually answer within minutes. If we are closed, we will get back to you during our next open hours. Virtual appointments can be booked in advance according to your schedule and allow you to get more in-depth assistance through Zoom. Search our FAQs for answers to our most commonly asked questions.
Semester Kick-Off Success Events
Online Course Success Sessions:
Get one-on-one help from our NECC Academic Technology staff to help you become more comfortable taking an online course. Make an appointment in Navigate now!
Prep for Success Online Course
This one-week online course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive online. Hosted on NECC’s Blackboard platform, the course provides hands-on practice with the technologies and strategies used in online courses. Whether you’re new to online learning or need a refresher, the course facilitator and fellow students will support you in building your confidence and comfort with digital tools. By the end, you’ll be prepared to succeed in any online or blended NECC course.
Fall Session 1: Monday, August 19 – Sunday, August 25, 2024
Fall Session 2: Monday, August 26 – Sunday, September 1, 2024
Fall Session 3: Monday, September 2 – Sunday, September 8, 2024
Register Today!
Pre-registration is required: Prep for Success Online Registration Form
Orientation 2.0 Kickoff Sessions
Have you registered for classes and done online orientation but still have questions about what comes next? Or feel unsure what to expect?
Summer Sessions:
Request a recording of the live Zoom: Sign Up Form
Fall Semester:
Orientation 2.0 Dates – Fall 2024
Wednesday, August 21st @ 230pm-530pm in Lawrence
https://www.necc.mass.edu/event/orientation-2-0-kickoff-session-lawrence/
Thursday, August 22nd @ 130pm-430pm in Haverhill
https://www.necc.mass.edu/event/orientation-2-0-kickoff-session-haverhill/
Wednesday, August 28th @ 230pm-530pm in Haverhill
https://www.necc.mass.edu/event/orientation-2-0-kickoff-session-haverhill-2/
Thursday, August 29th @ 130pm-430pm in Lawrence
https://www.necc.mass.edu/event/orientation-2-0-kickoff-session-lawrence-2/
Tuesday, September 3rd @ 6pm-7:30pm on Zoom
https://www.necc.mass.edu/event/orientation-2-0-kickoff-session-virtual/
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