Important information for Summer II and Summer III students

RVC is in the process of converting to a new LMS (Learning Management System) powered by Canvas to replace the current one powered by Angel. The LMS will continue to be referred to as EAGLE. As we transition to the new LMS this summer, some courses for Summer II and Summer III sessions will be using the new platform (referred to as EAGLE Canvas during the transition) while most students will remain on the old platform (EAGLE). By fall all students and faculty will be using the new platform which will still be referred to simply as EAGLE. 

During this transition, please make note of which courses are using the new platform this summer (see list to right) and follow the appropriate link below to enter the correct platform. All support documentation for EAGLE is still available via links on this Web page, while support documents and help for the new EAGLE Canvas are available directly through the platform itself once you enter.

Click the appropriate button to enter EAGLE or EAGLE Canvas

EAGLE Support

• Click here for Support (student or faculty)

Instructor contacts

• Online list of instructor Web pages and contact information

Distance Learning at RVC

Rock Valley College has distance learning opportunities for self-directed and self-motivated students.  These courses are designed so you can learn anytime, anyplace as your busy schedule dictates.

However, online learning is not for everyone.  Online learners should have:

• the necessary access to basic technology
• fundamental computer skills
• ability to progress independently

Online courses are as rigorous, if not more, than traditional courses.  Students must have the self-discipline to learn by working almost exclusively on the computer.

IMPORTANT: As a distance learning student in either an online or hybrid it is your responsibility to log on to http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/LMS one or two weeks prior to the start of class for information on Intro to EAGLE course (Intro to EAGLE Syllabus), EAGLE training, or to contact your instructor.  That way you will be assured you have received the necessary information you need to start the class.  ADDITIONAL TECHNOLOGY FEES FOR INTERNET COURSES ARE $50 PER COURSE.

Online Courses

Online courses are delivered over the Internet.  Credit, content and assignments are the same for these classes as for standard lecture courses.  Students will be expected to do research on the Internet, join in electronic group discussions with other students and/or access their professors via e-mail.  An occasional face-to-face meeting with other students and the professor may be required.

Required Intro to EAGLE course

Some courses will REQUIRE you to complete the Intro to EAGLE course prior to having access to the course and its materials on RVC EAGLE.  These courses will NOT appear on your course home page until you complete the Intro to EAGLE course successfully with a passing score of 80% or better.  Remember to check your EAGLE & RVC Mail for any updates.  

What is Intro to EAGLE?

This is a self-paced, non-credit course aimed at helping students develop the necessary skills to be successful online learners in EAGLE at no cost.  It covers the basic use of EAGLE, the learning management system used at RVC.  Most RVC course work takes place in EAGLE.  Some courses will require the Online Student Orientation completion prior to being enrolled in the course. Please download the Summer 2013 Required Intro to EAGLE Course Listing.

For more details about the Intro to EAGLE course, review the Intro to EAGLE syllabus.

Courses using EAGLE Canvas for Summer II and Summer III are: