Academic Support

Online Learning
College of the North Atlantic's Online Learning brings the classroom to you! Complete college courses and full programs without having to attend a college campus. Our instructors guide you through our curriculum, which carries the same credentials and academic standards as their classroom equivalents.
 
Our approach to online learning provides students with the opportunity to complete course requirements from any location with reliable Internet access.
  • Online Asynchronous: Delivered fully online with no scheduled classes, and allows students to learn on their own schedule, in a flexible environment, within a specified time frame. This approach offers a dynamic environment that addresses the needs of different learning styles.
  • Online Synchronous: Delivered fully online with live, scheduled videoconference classes. The instructor and students engage with the course content and each other at the same time, from different locations. This approach provides students with scheduled classes that can be attended online throughout the day, Monday to Friday.
Information is exchanged between the instructor and the student within the online learning management system (Brightspace by Desire2Learn). Audio, video, web conferencing and virtual classroom tools are also used in some courses. Some courses and programs have live components, and some assessments may be required to be completed on-site (nearest campus or local testing centre), or online (requires a webcam & microphone).
 
Online program students can avail themselves of supports and services from their nearest CNA campus including Accessibility Services, Library Services, Counselling and Student Development Officers. Visit MyCNA at https://www.cna.nl.ca/MyCNA/ for more information.
 
During the academic year, our Help Desk provides support five days a week with extended hours. We utilize email, online chat, and toll-free telephone services to ensure students and faculty are supported.
 
Before starting a program, learners should take responsibility for familiarization of the technology, and assure access to a computer that has all the software required to complete courses. The time and planning invested at the beginning will pay dividends with a satisfactory and rewarding learning experience!  Visit the Online Learning webpage at http://dls.cna.nl.ca.
 
On-campus program students must contact the Admissions Officer at your local campus to register for an Online Learning course.