News
Search
Welcome
Welcome to the Milwaukee Area Technical College Distance Learning Student Support web site. This site contains a collection of helpful resources to help students decide if an online class is right for them and to help them be successful once they have registered and are ready to begin.
Getting started with online learning
Once you have registered for an online course, prepare yourself by reviewing these tasks:
- Review the StartHere link
- Prepare your PC or Mac for Blackboard and review the Minimum Requirements Guide
- Review the Online Blackboard Orientation (No login required)
- Name Changes and Blackboard
Are you thinking about taking an online class?
To help you decide if an online course is for you, we recommend that you review these informative links:
- Are Online Courses for you?
- Technical Skills Self Assessment
- Minimum Computer Requirements
- Online Courses at MATC
- INFOnline - Search and register for classes
Orientation to online learning with Blackboard
In addition to our online Blackboard orientation, students have the option of attending an in-person orientation session that demonstrates the basics of using Blackboard as well as how to use your MATC Gmail.
Do You Have Questions About Online Learning?
For problems with logging into your student Gmail or Blackboard, please contact the Help Desk at (414)-297-6541.
If you have any questions about Online Learning at MATC or using Blackboard (Bb) visit the Contact page to send us an e-mail.