ANGEL Tip
First time students will not have an account until the first day of class. Mouse over Online Learning and Click on Angel to Start Classes—Please keep in mind that Angel LMS is slow during the first week of the quarter so you may receive session timeout messages. You will not need to report problems unless you are given an 'invalid user' message or have no success logging in at all for a couple of days. Thanks.
Have an Angel question? We can help. Contact us at 770-229-3066, 706-646-6323 or at onlinelearning@sctech.edu. In your email Include your student ID number, your name and phone number. If your concern is related to a specific course, include the CRN number of the course.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I log on to Angel to start my class?
You will be able to log into your course on the first day of class (not sooner). You will use 31_900ID number (see Angel page under Getting Started).
Click here for first time Angel logon instructions
Angel Logon Instructiuon "Getting Started"
What are online classes?
An online course is one delivered over the internet using Angel Learning Management System through the Georgia Virtual Technical College. Hybrid courses use the LMS and also meet on campus part of the time. Web-enhanced classes meet on campus the required time but have some components in the LMS.
How do I take an online class?
Students log into the course using the information sent to their student email or found on the Angel page under online learning. Information for the student is posted in the particular class where they will also take tests, submit assignments, etc. Online courses are not self-paced in that they all have deadlines within a ten week period. Students are required to complete assignments according to the class schedule, maintain contact with the instructor, and participate in online communications including discussions. Some instructors will require attendance on certain days so be sure to check the syllabus.
What skills should I possess to take online classes?
Taking an online course requires the ability to work independently and to devise your own regular schedule for completing assignments. Students learning online have a greater responsibility for their own success than students in traditional classroom settings. It is important that you have the self-discipline and motivation to work on a flexible schedule without getting behind. Students must be prepared to deducation about 10-15 hours per week, each week to online and hybrid courses for success. The READI test is available for you to take to see if you are ready to participate in online classes ( see the Getting Started page).
Access Keys for Books
Some online/hybrid classes require books with an 'access key' that is ONLY available with new books or purchased directly from the publisher. Please check with the instructor of your online course if you are not sure if an access key is needed.
Are there open computer labs?
Computer Labs are available on the Griffin and Flint River campuses in the Library. Online students are welcome to use the computers at all the campuses and satellites. Please have your student id available to show if ask.
What are the requirements for my online class?
See system requirements. Many CIS and BUS classes require additional software such as Vista Professional and Office 2007. Please check with your instructor for details. SCTC is not responsible for software on your personal computer or software needed for particular classes. All open labs are equipped with Microsoft Office 2007. General Education and Learning Support classes generally require Microsoft Word. Many public libraries also have Microsoft Word available on their computer systems.
How can I purchase the necessary software at a reduced rate?
Offer #1:
Microsoft has offered all students with an email address ending in .edu currently enrolled in classes The ULTIMATE STEAL! Office Ultimate for $99.95! The web address for this offer is http://www.microsoft.com/student/discounts/theultimatesteal-us/default.aspx.
Offer #2:
SCTC has teamed with Journey Ed to offer you fully licensed copies of Microsoft Office Professional Plus 2007 for $84.98 and Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate for only $99.98! The web address for this offer is www.JourneyEd.com/select . The process will require the students to verify their enrollment at the college and offers a couple of options to do this. These offers can change without notice from these companies. SCTC does not recommend either company.
How can I get assistance with Math and Writing?
You can use Smarthinking at www.smarthinking.com for assistance with math and English. New! SCTC has partnered with Smarthinking to offer free online tutoring to SCTC students. Your account number is your 900 student number. Your password is your birthday; 1 or 2 digits for the month, 2 digits for the day, and 2 digits for the year. (Ex. 50478 or 122669). Tutoring labs are available for Math and English.
Can I logon to my ANGEL classes before the semester starts?
If you are not registered for ANGEL classes within the current semester, you will not be able to logon to ANGEL. Only students registered in ANGEL classes are included in the ANGEL LMS. If you are registered in online classes for the upcoming semester, you will be able to login and see your courses about 1 week before the semester begins. Courses will be available for you starting on the first day of the semester.
How can I tell what classes I am responsible for this semester?
The only classes you are registered and responsible for each semester are the classes contained on your Banner Detailed Class Schedule for the current semester. If you are seeing a course on your ANGEL home page from an earlier session and if the class is not in your Banner Detailed Class Schedule for the current semester, it means the class has not been turned off for students. If this is the case, contact onlinelearning@sctech.edu.
Why do I still see a class on ANGEL I dropped?
If you see a class on your ANGEL home page that you have dropped, and you have checked your Banner Detailed Class Schedule and the class is not on the schedule, it means the class instructor has not disabled you from the class. If the class stays on your ANGEL home page for more than 10 days, contact the instructor and ask them to disable you from the course.
My ANGEL home page does not show the same courses as my Banner schedule?
If in the first few hours after the current semester begins your ANGEL home page may not correctly correlate to your Banner Detailed Class Schedule. it may be due to the class instructor taking the class offline to tweek and update course material, or it may mean your student registration has not been uploaded yet (transferred from Banner to ANGEL). If you are registered in Banner for a class and you see the class in your Banner Detailed Class Schedule then you are in that class. During the early part of the semester during drop and add your instructor will receive an updated list of all students registered in their class. They will make adjustments to the class roster as the updates appear. Be patient and stay in touch with your instructor.
