Distance Learning

Current Mission College Students

Welcome Back!

Now that you’ve enrolled in your courses, its time to prepare to be an effective distance learner. The table below details a few important tasks to accomplish before the start of classes:

 

Important Tasks for Distance Learners
  1. Attend a course orientation.
 Download the course syllabus from the class website prior to attending orientation..
  1. For telecourses, check the cablecast schedule.
 Check the cablecast schedule for television courses.
  1. Complete ANGEL Student Tutorials
Download the "Getting Started with ANGEL" brochure.
  1. Update your computer resources
 Internet Explorer 6 and Firefox 2.0 work best with ANGEL.
  1. Set up a study schedule.
 View the DL Orientation below.
  1. Get help when you need it!
 Contact your instructor, Cindy Vinson, or Curtis Pembrook.

Distance Learning Orientation

Need more tips on how to be a successful distance learner? Take a few minutes to complete the Mission College distance learning orientation. The orientation is a fun and interactive game-based tutorial designed to teach you to navigate the challenges you will face as a distant learner. Click here to start the tutorial.

 

What is ANGEL Learning?

Angel Learning is a course management system adopted by Mission College for all classes. When you log into the system, you will see a listing of classes that you are currently enrolled. ANGEL includes all of the course materials and communications resources you will need to be successful in your distance learning courses.

How to Login to ANGEL

  1. Type your Username and Password in the appropriate fields.
     
    Note: Your username is your Student ID number. You can find your Student ID number on the front of your student ID card. Your password is birth date (mmddyy). For example, if your birthdate is March 10, 1984, then your password is 031084.
  2. Click the Log On button.
     
    Click here to download the “Getting Started with ANGEL” brochure.

ANGEL Support

Need help with ANGEL? The ANGEL support website includes interactive tutorials that teach log into ANGEL, use your personal homepage, and navigate in your online course. The FAQ page includes answers to common questions students have about ANGEL.

Student FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)

Still have questions? Click on Student FAQs.

Distance Learning Resources

Do you have the right computer resources to take an online course or use ANGEL? Do you have the correct plug-ins to view the presentations and files created by your instructors? What resources will you need to complete a telecourse? Visit the following resource pages for more information: