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iLearn Orientation (Training)

The purpose of the orientation is to introduce you to the virtual environment and show you how to navigate successfully through your online course. Marist online courses are taught using a course management system called iLearn. If you have not used the iLearn system before, orientation is mandatory. If you have attended orientation before or have taken an online course at Marist that used iLearn, click here for a waiver.

Marist College is phasing in a new web-based "collaborative learning environment" called iLearn (Innovative Learning Environment and Research Network) which is designed to support different types of instruction (e.g. fully online, hybrid, face-to-face). The system provides a range of communication and information management tools designed to facilitate interactions with course content, your instructor and peers.

You will need your Marist account prior to accessing your online course.

To Register for an iLearn Orientation Session

• Step 1: Go to http://marist.ilinc.com/events
• Step 2: Check the box next to the iLearn orientation session you would like to attend
• Step 3: Click on "Register" on the bottom of the page
• Step 4: Fill in your name and email and click submit
• Step 5: You will receive a confirmation invite email message that contains important information about the session including the date & time, a Dial-in Number, Participation PIN and the link to join that session. You will need this information to join the iLinc session so make sure you keep this email and have it with you on the day of the orientation session.

To Access the iLearn Orientation Session

10 minutes prior to your scheduled orientation session, follow the link provided in the confirmation invite email message to sign in and access the session.

Helpful Hints:

• Access the web portion of iLinc session first and then call into the conference.
• Try to choose a location with high-speed Internet access.
• If you encounter any technical problems, please call the iLinc toll-free technical support at 1.800.799.4510 (available 8:30 am to 8:30 pm) and refereniLearnthe meeting number.

Note: If you do not have your confirmation invite email message, you can go to the iLinc Public Events page Click on the Join tab on top of the page. Then, click the Join link (on the right) for the appropriate session.