diff --git a/6002x-faq.html b/6002x-faq.html index 475e0312c8..73e04e8a7e 100644 --- a/6002x-faq.html +++ b/6002x-faq.html @@ -26,13 +26,32 @@ someone else already signed up with that username. Try a different, more unique username. For example, try adding a random number to the end.
+The log-in form will have a link to reset your password once the +course opens.
+ +You should confirm your internet connection is fast enough to stream +videos, and that Youtube is not blocked by your internet +provider. Since the videos are hosted by YouTube, we have no control +over most technical problems with video playback (aside from those +related specifically to our player).
+ +You should also confirm you have a current version of Flash installed. +While our player supports YouTube's HTML5 API (which allows playback without +Flash), this support is experimental.
+ +6.002x is the pilot course for MITx. While we plan to offer a range of courses in the future, at present, 6.002x is the only course -available.
+available. Specific future offerings will be announced later. +The course will start on March 5. Check the website @@ -41,17 +60,23 @@ the course website 6.002x.mitx.mit.edu on or slightly before March 5 so you can login, begin to get familiar with the site and start the course.
-You will not be able to log into the course until either the -starting date, or shortly before.
+starting date, or shortly before. If you have problems logging in once +the course has started, please verify that you are using the latest +version of either Firefox or Google Chrome, and have JavaScript and +cookies enabled. +The lectures are on-line videos, and may be watched at your own pace and schedule. The course will have fixed deadlines for homework assignments and exams.
+You do not have to do anything. You can simply stop working on the course at any time you choose to do so.
+For the prototype course, learners achieving grades of "A," "B," @@ -85,6 +113,7 @@ will be disclosed outside of MITx. You can also choose to opt for a no record at any time. However, the posts you make while enrolled in the class will remain visible.
+Any learner who successfully completes 6.002x will receive an electronic certificate indicating a grade. This certificate will -indicate that you earned it from MITx’s pilot course. In this -prototype version, MITx will not require that you be tested in a -testing center or otherwise have your identity certified in order to -receive this certificate. +indicate that you earned it from MITx’s pilot course. In +this prototype version, MITx will not require that you be +tested in a testing center or otherwise have your identity certified +in order to receive this certificate. MITx certificates are not +planned to count towards MIT course credit.
+No, you do not need special software to access 6.002x, as you will access the online interactive course through your browser. The course -website was developed and tested primarily with Google Chrome. We -support current versions of Mozilla Firefox as well. The video player -is designed to work with Flash. While we provide a partial non-Flash -fallback for the video, as well as partial support for Internet -Explorer, other browsers and tablets, portions of the functionality -will be unavailable. +website was developed and tested primarily with the current version of +Google Chrome. We support current versions of Mozilla Firefox as +well. The video player is based on Youtube, and is designed to work +with Flash. We provide a partial non-Flash fallback for the video, but +this uses Google's experimental HTML5 API, and hence we cannot +guarantee those will continue to function for the duration of the +semester. We provide partial support for Internet Explorer, as well as +other browsers and tablets, but portions of the functionality will be +unavailable.
+Additional courses will be announced on mitx.mit.edu as they become - available. We expect this will happen in fall 2012. + available. We expect this will happen in fall 2012. We also have + accounts + on Twitter, Facebook, + and LinkedIn.
diff --git a/activation_active.html b/activation_active.html index 5f2af64c21..c51cccbb70 100644 --- a/activation_active.html +++ b/activation_active.html @@ -8,6 +8,6 @@This account has already been activated. We will notify you as soon as the course starts.
-For now you can go to the MITx homepage or the 6.002x course page.
+For now you can go to the MITx homepage or the 6.002x course page.
diff --git a/activation_complete.html b/activation_complete.html index f976f00239..1a46dc21a9 100644 --- a/activation_complete.html +++ b/activation_complete.html @@ -5,6 +5,6 @@Thanks for activating your email. We will notify you as soon as the course starts.
-For now you can go to the MITx homepage or the 6.002x course page.
+For now you can go to the MITx homepage or the 6.002x course page.
diff --git a/courseware.html b/courseware.html index b77806f3e1..2d6cdbf937 100644 --- a/courseware.html +++ b/courseware.html @@ -1,37 +1,27 @@ <%inherit file="main.html" /> +<%block name="js_extra"> +%block> <%include file="navigation.html" args="active_page='courseware'" />