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| Q. Do I have to have a web cam to take this class? |
| A. Yes. The KREC requires that you been seen at
all times in the class to receive credit. Many computers already have a web cam built into them. If your does not you can purchase a web cam at Walmart, Sam's Club, Office Depot, Amazon, etc. The can range from $20 to several hundred dollars. Just make sure it is compatible with your computer.
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| Q. Do I have to purchase a headset? |
| A. To talk to the instructor you must have a
headset. You may just listen to the instructor and ask questions through the chat box. _______________________________________________________________ |
| Q. Do I have to pass a test to get credit for this class? |
| A. No! Since you
are required to attend at a specific time and it is taught "Live" over the internet, it is not classified as an "online class." Therefore, you are not required to pass a test to receive credit for the class! You must be seen by the web cam at all times to receive credit for the class. _______________________________________________________________ |
| Q. Can I get CE credit in other states? |
| A. It is not yet approved for CE credit in Ohio. You need to check with the Education Department at the Real Estate Commission of other states to see if they will accept Live Web Cam Classes for CE credit. We will be happy to demo the system for the them. _______________________________________________________________ |
| Q. Can we talk to each other? |
| A. Yes! You can raise your "hand" icon and ask the instructor a question. In the Core Course, conversations will be limited because there is so much material to cover. You can also "chat" to the instructor during the class. There are some interactive polls and quizzes in the class. ________________________________________________________________________ |
| Q. Do I have to be a member of a Board to take the class? |
| A. The classes are open to any
licensee. It is not necessary to be a member of a Board. ________________________________________________________________________ |
| Q. When do we break for lunch and take breaks? |
| A. The schedule is the same as a
classroom class. There is a 10 minute break every 50 minutes. For the all day classes, lunch is between noon and one. _______________________________________________________________ |
| Q. Do I have to attend a Demo Class? |
| A. YES! It is the only we we can
determine if there are any technology glitches. Here are the most common reasons people have had issues. 1. They had their web cam turned on when they logged into the system. Your web cam must be installed and working, but not turned on. 2. They were on an unstable wireless connection. That being said, we've had many people on a wireless connection take the class. The only way we know is when you login to the Demo Class. It is recommended that you login from a computer that is wired. 3. The web cam was 4 years old and the computer was "ancient." The virtual classroom requires a new webcam and computer. That being said, I've logged in on a 2005 Windows XP, but I'm very conscious of keeping everything updated. (Yes, I know Microsoft no longer supports XP, but it still works.) |
| Q. I'm not a tech savvy person. Can I still take this class? |
| A. Most of us are not "tech savvy" about
something. Are you willing to learn? Perform the System Check first to make sure your computer is compatible. Then, have someone help you install the web cam. After that attend a Demo Class. If I can't help you we have an 800 number to call for tech support. (You will navigate away from this page when you do the System Check and you will be required to download software.) It's like everything else --- it's easy when you know how! We've had many agents share that after installing the web cam they have been able to conduct video phone calls with family and friends in other parts of the country and the world! One person shared that she had a dear friend who lived in London, England. They are given up on every being able to see each other again. They both got Skype and not "see" each other every week. As she said, "It's not as good as seeing her in person, but it is better than a phone call...and Skype is FREE!" Other agents have shared that their clients and customers are impressed that they know how to video chat. So, there are many benefits to the web cam communication after the class! |
| Q. How do I get my login link for
the Demo Class and the Class that I am going to take? |
| A. Upon payment you will receive an email with
the login information and a PDF file showing you the most common icons that you use in the classroom. |
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I'm ready to enroll! Take me to the
registration page! Other questions? Call or email Judy Ball, Education Director at NKAR. (859) 547-1351 Email - jball@nkar.com
Call or email your instructor, Joyce Bea Sterling. |