Class Schedule Information for Future Students at the Florida Keys Community College in Key West, FL
Class Schedule
Are you ready for Online Learning?
Taking an online class requires good study habits, technical skills and motivation to succeed. Before you register for an online course, you must make sure online learning is right for you.
About Online Learning
If you have decided that online learning is right for you and have registered for an online, hybrid or web enhanced course at FKCC, part (or all) of your course will take place online using the college's online learning management system, Desire2Learn (D2L). Once registered and enrolled in the class, you will be able to log in to your class any time and anywhere at http://online.fkcc.edu, the Desire2Learn homepage, with only a web browser and an Internet connection by using your FKCC issued username and password. It is recommended to bookmark the above website or save it to your internet browser's favorites once you've accessed the site to easily return to it.
For more information on logging in to online learning on Desire2Learn, download and read the Welcome Letter from the Office of Online Learning.
Please note: It takes up to 12-24 hours from the time a student registers for an online or hybrid course for the student to gain access to the course in Desire2Learn.
Computer System Requirements
Students must have access to a computer and an Internet service provider to access courses in order to interact with the instructor and classmates. The teacher is still, and will always be the most important resource in the virtual classroom. The Internet is simply another tool that a teacher can use to improve and enhance instruction.
Windows Hardware Requirements
CPU:Pentium 4-266MHz or greater, AMD K6, or comparable processor
Memory: 256 MB RAM (512 MB Recommended).
Hard Drive: At least 20 GB.
CD-ROM Drive: 24x or higher; DVD may be required for some courses.
Connections: Cable or DSL connections recommended (Dial-up not recommended; however, 56k modem may be used).
Graphics Card: Must support 1024x768 resolution.
Operating System: Windows 2003, XP Service Pack 2
Macintosh Hardware Requirements
CPU: G4 or higher.
Memory: 512 MB
Hard drive: At least 20 GB of free space .
Connections: Cable or DSL connection
Graphics Card: Must support 1024x768 resolution
Operating System: OSX
Required Software College-supported (Provided by the college)
- Email - The use of Desire2Learn email is required in online and hybrid classes.
- Learning Management System - Desire2Learn is college-supported
Student Computers
When registering for an online, hybrid, or enhanced class, it is expected that students have access to a reliable computer with internet access and the following requirements:
- Office Microsoft 2000 or higher, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access
- Word Processing Microsoft Word recommended (Word Perfect, Pages, Adobe Acrobat compatible when saved in Rich Text Format (.rtf) or in Portable Document Format (.pdf) ).
- Presentation Microsoft PowerPoint recommended (Microsoft PowerPoint Reader works to read but not create PowerPoint presentations. Adobe Acrobat Reader and Keynote when saved in Portable Document Format (.pdf) are readable).
- Pop Up Blocker - If you have a pop up blocker installed on your computer, please disable it for use with Desire2Learn
- Web Browser
Windows: Internet Explorer 7 or 8 ( 8 recommended ), Firefox 3, 3.5, 3.6 ( 3.5 recommended)
Macintosh: Firefox 3, 3.5, 3.6 (3 recommended), Safari 3.1, 4.0
Online Learning Technical Support
Technical support for online, hybrid. and enhanced students and faculty using D2L is available through the Office of Distance Learning, Monday through Friday 8 AM to 4 PM. You may contact D2L Technical Support at 305-809-3177 or email at FKCC.helpdesk@online.fkcc.edu.