Online Learners

Support for Online Students

Helping online students succeed.

Welcome to the exciting adventure of online learning. Whether it’s your first online class or you are an experienced online learner, Riverland is here to support you. We offer online services to help you succeed in your courses, and all services listed below are available at no additional cost.

Getting Started with Online Learning

We understand that beginning an online course can be a confusing and intimidating process, so we give you the following checklist so you will know where to begin and what you will need to do.

Brightspace Quick Reference Guide

Brightspace is an instructional/course management software package that allows students and instructors to work with materials via the Internet. To access Brightspace, you need a computer, Internet connection, and Internet browser.

Student E-mail

Riverland uses email as the primary means of communication with students. All students are required to log in to their student email account. Students at Riverland should check their email often for correspondence from Riverland representatives

Microsoft Office 365

The Microsoft Office 365 suite is a hosted, online version of the traditional installed version of Microsoft Office software. This online service is subscription-based and includes Office, Exchange Online, SharePoint Online, Skype for Business (Lync) Online and Microsoft Office Web Apps.

Online Tutoring

Students have three opportunities to access tutors online: Riverland's CRLA Peer Tutor Program, Tutor.com 24/7 Online Services and Brainfuse - Homework Help.

Study Skills

Learning how to read and study are the keys to college success.  We have gathered some helpful links on textbooks, test taking, note taking, time management and much more.