For Students Student Check List Are online courses for me? What do I need to be a distance learner? Online Orientation An introduction to the basics of using the Blackboard delivery system and Student e-mail access. Printable Documents and Software Links PDF files you can print and software you may need to download. Online Student Manual This link gives you access to the Blackboard student manual, without having to log in to Blackboard. Online Test Proctoring This file explains RCC's test proctoring services for on-line courses administered through RCC and other institutions of higher learning.   For Instructors Instructor Notes Some advice and tips for teaching a DL course with Blackboard. (Updated October 10, 2005.) Archiving Courses Follow this guide if you want to archive a course for possible reuse. We periodically clean the server of old courses, so if you might need to reuse a course later, this will help you.   Links OpenOffice A free alternative to Microsoft Office for students who cannot afford a license for their home computers. OpenOffice applications (Write, Spreadsheet, Presentation, etc.) are file compatible with their Microsoft equivalents. (OpenOffice is a large download, so it is not practical for dialup connections.) Word Viewer If a student simply needs to open and print Word files (no editing is allowed), this free viewer from Microsoft is available. Excel Viewer If a student simply needs to open and print Excel files (no editing is allowed), this free viewer from Microsoft is available.