How to Log into Your Online Course
***You will not be able to access your course or any information until the course start date!***
- Go to www.ontariolearn.com and click "Login" to enter the OntarioLearn ePortal Site.
- Enter your username and password and click "Start a Session"
Note that the username is always this format:
nc- plus the first three letters of the first name followed by the first nine letters of the last name (lowercase no spaces). For a total of 15 characters.
Example Usename Format
Student's Name: John Cuthbertson
Username = nc-johcuthberts <-- This is not a real username
Password = newone
OntarioLearn Login (Video Tutorial)
OntarioLearn has created a video tutorial to demonstrate how to login to the online course system.
[ View Tutorial ]
- Review all "Start Up" announcements once you have successfully logged in to the OntarioLearn ePortal Site.
- To access your course(s), click on the course title to connect to the course platform. A new browser window will open to display your course.
- Please Note:
If your course is to be delivered on the FirstClass platform you will be required to download and install the FirstClass software before you can log in. Select the "FirstClass download" link and follow the instructions. You are only required to download and install the software once. - If your course is to be delivered on the Blackboard platform, you must update the "Personal Information" section to include your email address. Failure to do this means the instructor has no way of contacting you.
To update the Blackboard system with your personal email address:
- Login to the Blackboard system.
- Click on "Personal Information" + "Edit Personal Information"
- In the "email" field, delete "ontario_learn@embanet.com" and enter YOUR personal email address.
- Check to make sure that the information you have entered is correct.
- At the bottom of the screen, click "Submit."
- If you encounter any difficulties, please review the Frequently Asked Questions area for troubleshooting tips or contact the Embanet 24/7 Technical Support Help Desk. Click here to display (in a separate window) a list of all on-line courses with their associated platforms.
- Textbooks: Most textbooks should be ordered through the Welland Campus Bookstore or at www.textnet.ca.
- Software Requirements
Some courses may require you to have access to certain software packages. Please view the course listing for the current term to determine if your course requires the software.
The following courses are hosted on the Niagara College Blackboard System (Not OntarioLearn Courses): Excel
- Measurement and Evaluation
- Word
Please follow this link to the Niagara Blackboard system to find out your username and password, as well as, access the login page for your course.
Important:
You will need your student number to access. If you do not have this information you will need to come into the college to retrieve it at the Registrar's Office or check on other correspondence you may have received from the college.
Need Technical Assistance?
Make sure you know which system you are on to contact the correct technical support.
If after 2 business days of registering (and after the official start date), you are having technical difficulties accessing your course, please contact: