OIC Student Guide


REGISTRATION & COURSE ENROLMENT

COURSE OUTLINE

OTHER RESOURCES


REGISTRATION & COURSE ENROLMENT

Admission

There are no prerequisites to join courses and admission is open to everyone. We do recommend that students have the following:

  1. Internet connection (broadband recommended)
  2. Speakers
  3. Microphone (for some classes)
  4. Word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word)
  5. Presentation software for some classes (e.g. Microsoft PowerPoint)
  6. A WiZiQ account

Registration

Registration is fast and easy. Just follow these simple steps.

  1. First, create a user account on this site. Fill out the Registration Form with your details.
  2. An email will be immediately sent to your email address.
  3. Read your email, and click on the web link it contains.
  4. Your account will be confirmed and you will be logged in.
  5. Now, select the course you want to participate in. Click PayPal button to submit payment.
  6. Once payment is received, you are enrolled in the course. You will receive a confirmation email and will have access to the course page.

After registration you will only need to enter your personal username and password to log in and access any course you have enrolled in.

Course Fees

Enrolment fee: $30 per course

Albaseerah is a non-profit organization. Course fees are used to cover the expenses of running the course and for prize distribution.

Financial Aid Policy

Financial assistance and scholarships are available to qualified individuals. Those requesting financial assistance should read our Financial Aid Policy and submit an inquiry to scholarships@albaseerah.org.

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COURSE OUTLINE

Class Sessions

Students who are enrolled in a course will find everything they need on their course page. All class sessions will take place in WiZiQ. There will be two class sessions per week and students are required to attend both sessions. Links to class sessions will be available on the course page, and students will also receive email invitations and reminders.

All classes are taught by the senior scholars, and are translated into English, alhamdulillaah. Students are required to take notes during lectures. Students are not allowed to record lectures.

Teaching Assistants (TA)

Teaching assistants are here for you! Three or more TAs are assigned to each course to assist students with assignments and course information. TA responsibilities include grading assignments, quizzes, team projects, answering students’ questions, monitoring students’ progress, and alerting them of upcoming deadlines. TAs will also lead review sessions at the end of the course to help students prepare for the final exam.

Attendance Policy

Attendance is mandatory each week. All enrolled students must be logged into one WiZiQ session each week to receive credit for attendance. A student who misses a class must contact the TA.

Broadcasting Policy

All OIC lectures may be broadcast in Masaajid or other gatherings of knowledge so others may benefit. However, only enrolled students can submit assignments and receive prizes. If you would like to broadcast any of the OIC lectures please contact oic.albaseerah@gmail.com prior to doing so.

Time Required for OIC Courses

The actual class sessions are usually between 1–2 hours, and there is only one required session per week. As for completing assignments and studying, we suggest students spend between 3–5 hours per week.

Assignments

Each class will have a variety of assignments including answering open-ended questions, creating graphic organizers, and creating PowerPoint presentations. Detailed information about all assignments, deadlines, and grade distribution is included in course syllabus which will be available on the course page before the class begins. Most assignments will be open-notes.

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Quizzes

Each course may have a few online quizzes. Students must study material each week to prepare for the scheduled quiz. Quizzes are timed, and closed-notes. Links to quizzes will be available on the course page.

Team Projects

Courses may require students to work in teams to collaborate on a project. A project may include a paper, PowerPoint presentation, or a worksheet. It is the student’s responsibility to set up meeting times with team members and coordinate project. Sisters will only work with other sisters, and brothers will work with only brothers.

Live Q & A

For each course we plan to hold at least one live question/answer session with the Shaykh. OIC students will be allowed to post their course-related questions.

Exam

A final exam will be given at the end of the course. The exam will be online and it will be closed-notes. The exam is only part of the final grade.

Prizes

All enrolled students will receive an official certificate of participation.

The top fifteen students will receive a certificate of excellence along with prizes. Students must meet the following criteria for class rank and overall grade to receive the prize.

Award

Class Rank

Grade Criteria

Prize

1st Prize

1st

100%

$150

2nd Prize

2nd

98% and above

$100

3rd Prize

3rd

95% and above

$75

4th Prize

4th

90% and above

$50

5th Prize

5th, 6th , 7th

85% and above

Audio CD sets

6th Prize

8th, 9th, 10th

80% and above

Free enrollment in next OIC course

7th Prize

11th, 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th

75% and above

One year subscription to Albaseerah Newsletter (USA residents only)

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OTHER RESOURCES

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Have a question? Browse our thorough list of Frequently Asked Questions. Your question may already have been answered.

Help Forum

For questions which have not been answered, please use the Help Forum. Post your questions and allow at least 24 hours for a reply.

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Last modified: Sunday, 10 May 2009, 11:01 PM