Frequently Asked Questions

 

 

No, anyone who can use e-mail can use the University of Phoenix online classroom system. It is very easy to use, and there is plenty of assistance available for those who have difficulty learning the system.

 

 

No, creating a classroom site is easy, using a free website builder available on various web hosting sites such as Tripod or Google. There are usually templates available to use to get you started in creating a personal or business site, and you can always upgrade to a bigger or ad-free site later on.

 

 

You can find web hosting online at Tripod (http://tripod.lycos.com) or on Google.

 

 

It's never easy to manage everything, but University of Phoenix's online system allows you to create your own "class" time according to your schedule, no matter what hours you work during the week or where you work. You can even "go to class" in your pajamas, which means that you never have to worry about fighting the weather or finding a parking space or getting to class on time after work each week. University of Phoenix allows you to balance your life and your degree program, and you can even tailor your class schedule so that you have a one-, two-, or four-week break between classes if needed.

 

How does the teamwork portion of the University of Phoenix program work?

 

Team work usually accounts for 30 percent of the total grade for each class. Team members are selected based on their time zones so that students can meet up with each other online in a timely manner to get assignments finished. Team work consists of projects, papers, and presentations, and the instructor can view all of the members' contributions to each project through the team forum on the online learning system. That means that it is impossible for one team member to do all of the work and for everyone to get credit for it; the instructor can see who has done the work and who has not, creating a fair and consistent evaluation of each student's work within the team.