Resources

Online learning orientation

If you are new to eLearning or are considering taking an online course, see the online learning orientation.

This orientation will help you find out if online courses are right for you, check whether your computer is equipped to access online courses at Mount Royal, access tutorials and find other useful information.

START tutorials

The START program provides online tutorials to help you use software and web applications associated with your courses (such as Blackboard, MyMRU etc.).

Information Technology Services

Information Technology Services provides a list of frequently asked questions concerning college software, computer labs and web applications.

eCampusAlberta partner services

eCampusAlberta is a consortium of 15 Alberta colleges and technical institutes that have was created to offer students greater access to online learning opportunities. For more information see the eCampus Alberta information page.

Mount Royal Library

The Mount Royal Library has resources for students enrolled in eLearning courses. For more information, see the following Library web pages:

• Main Library page

Tips for online learners

The following websites provide useful information about study skills in general, as well as specific tips for online learners.

• find out if online learning is right for you at the Mount Royal online learning orientation
• Mount Royal's Student Learning Services has information about consulting services and many tutorials on their website.
• How to Succeed at Distance Learning (from Florida Gulf Coast University)