Online Learning — OntarioLearn Student Guide
Dear OntarioLearn Student,
Thank you for registering for an OntarioLearn course with Niagara College. Please read the following information.
OntarioLearn courses involve a combination of online courses delivered by the use of a Learning Management System (LMS) through print-based texts and workbooks.
Learning is facilitated by an instructor who keeps in touch with you and your fellow students through OntarioLearn or email.
The OntarioLearn system serves as a virtual classroom that you can attend anytime it suits you. It is recommended that you attend at least once a week. Here, you are able to interact with your fellow students and your instructors through LMS-based discussions, and are able to receive and submit assignments.
How to Access Your Course
Courses are accessed at www.ontariolearn.com.
Your username will be your Niagara College email address, and your password will be emailed to your Niagara College email address. Follow the steps below to setup your Niagara College account and to access your email, then log into OntarioLearn.
You will have access to your course as per the dates stated at registration.
Set up Your MyNC Account
- Set up your account by clicking this link. You will need your student number (7 digits) and your birth date (YYYY-MM-DD).
- Once you have created a new password, click the Login to MyNC button and enter the username and password that you created. (Note: Leave the Notifications Contact Information blank.) Be sure to write down your username and password; you will use them later to log in to access your grades.
- To access your email within MyNC click More Applications > Microsoft Office 0365 > MS Mail. You can go directly to outlook.office.com.
- Find and read the email from [email protected] titled “Your OntarioLearn Log in Details”.
Having trouble? If you have issues logging in to or setting your password for MyNC please contact the Niagara College ITS HelpDesk at [email protected].
Log in to OntarioLearn
- Log in to OntarioLearn.com.
- Enter your Niagara College email address and the password provided to you in the “Your OntarioLearn Log In Details” email.
- Once you complete your first login you will have the opportunity to update your password.
- Please use your Niagara College email address and new password for all subsequent logins.
Work Submissions and Studying for Exams
Remember you lose all access to the course, course material, grades, and teacher as of the last day of your course.
- Make sure to backup and save all work.
- Check your grades after each assignment/test.
- Make sure you submit your work – don’t just save.
If you have not received a grade, ask your instructor before the course has ended. It’s your responsibility to make sure your work has been received by the instructor by the deadlines given.
Access to your course will no longer be available after your last class.
It’s your responsibility to ensure that you have the necessary course material for exam preparation before your last class. Be sure copy any course material you feel necessary for exam study purposes onto your personal computer. This proactive approach will ensure you have the necessary course material to study for your exam should it be scheduled past your last class.
Important Dates
To view important date information for OntarioLearn courses please consult the Important Dates page on the Enrolment Services website.
Textbooks
To order textbooks visit visit www.textnet.ca and search for your textbook by the title of your course. The host college may have a slight variation to the title of course. For example, Canadian Income Tax = Taxation I, or Financial Accounting 1 = Accounting Basics I.
Textbooks may also be available through the Niagara College Welland Bookstore.
Note: Electronic textbooks cannot be used during exams.
Home Inspection Course Material
Please order your Home Inspection Training course material online from the Carson Dunlop store at https://store.carsondunlop.com/schools/niagara-college/. The cost for each course text will be $250 plus tax and shipping.
Exams
If you live within 100 kms of the college, you must write your proctored tests/exams at the Niagara College Welland campus.
All proctored final exam booking information will be available on the OntarioLearn Exams page.
Printing Your Grade Report
You will need to log into Niagara College’s MyNC system to view and print your grades. Instructors have two weeks from the end date of your course to submit the grades.
- Go to MyNC.
- Log in using the Niagara College username and password. (See: Set Up Your MyNC Account above)
- Click on the Dashboard link at the top of the page.
- Your grades can be found in the My Student Record section under the link Manage Grades.
Transcripts
Go to the transcript request page for information on how to get your transcript.
Income Tax Receipt (T2202A)
- Go to MyNC.
- Log in using the Niagara College username and password. (See: Set Up Your MyNC Account above)
- Click on the Dashboard link at the top of the page.
- Your receipt can be found under My Financials.