What is the textbook? What else do I need?
Required Materials
You will need Microsoft Word (or at least the ability to save your document as a .doc or .docx file) and reliable access to the internet.
I highly recommend that you have Microsoft Word on your computer. However, if you absolutely cannot install Word, you can access Word Online (as well as other online versions of Microsoft Office programs) through your My.Hinds account. You can view the following screencast for directions:
http://screencast.com/t/C5tezBIYhIVP
Links to an external site.
Links to an external site.
Recommended Textbook
For Our Students, Expanded Edition by Laura Hammons and Beverly Fatherree
*ISBN# 031259030X
*The Hinds Distance Learning Office has the following policy regarding textbooks: “In classes where a textbook is required, students must be in possession of the book during the first week of class. Unapproved or late financial aid is not a reason for not purchasing the book. Students have the option to place Distance Learning textbook orders by submitting an order form to the online bookstore via email. Please visit the Hinds eLearning Website
Links to an external site. and click on "How do I get started?" for more information.”
Regarding where to get your textbook, here is what the Hinds Community College Distance Learning website has to say:
Ordering Textbooks
Online students may begin ordering their textbooks (information found on Student Profile) online at the Hinds’ Distance Learning Bookstore a few weeks before classes begin (there will be a small fee for shipping and handling). When available, the ordering link below will become active.