FAQs

Yes, email is the primary means of communication between you and your instructor. DCTC students are eligible for a free student email account. Instructors recommend that you use your student email with an online course; other emails, such as hotmail, often have difficulty with attachments.

Most communication in an online course is done through email and the discussion board.

• The discussion board is like raising your hand in class and speaking. The entire class can read what you have written on the discussion board.
• Email is like having a private conversation with your instructor or another classmate. Only you and the person/persons you email can read what you have written.

You may contact your instructor through the means (telephone, email, discussion board, in person) they have given you on the content page in your syllabus.