Distance Learning

Getting Started with Online Student Orientation ...

We have created an Online Student Orientation within Blackboard Vista (IPFW’s Learning Management System) to help you get a feel for how an online class works.

While every online course is different, this orientation will give you an idea of the look and feel of Blackboard Vista and also provide helpful tips on becoming a successful online student.

To access the course, follow these instructions:

A. Log in with username ipfwonline and password ipfwonline , make sure to type
both the username and password in lowercase.

B. Once logged in, click "Online Student Orientation"

C. We encourage you to look around as much as you would like.

Click to get started:

For course information (i.e. delivery method, instructor contact, textbooks, and testing) click on a semester link on the left.

Plan ahead! Activate your lab account before a semester starts. All communication from the Distance Learning office will be sent to your IPFW email account.

If you have any questions or comments, please feel free to email us at online@ipfw.edu

Through a variety of distance education courses, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne offers a range of educational opportunities that meet the changing needs and lifestyles of today's student. Using multiple distance learning technologies, such as cable television, teleconferencing and the Internet, IPFW professors link to students with courses that are thought provoking, dynamic and will help you pursue your academic goals.

Whether you are looking for a general education course or wanting to complete a certificate program, taking a distance education course will take you far beyond the boundaries of the traditional educational environment and put the world of higher education within your reach.