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Thinking of enrolling in a Telecourse?

Already enrolled in a Telecourse?

How do I know if I have KCSM?

KCSM is station from the College of San Mateo that reaches most of the Bay Area. However, note that they will not always cablecast all of our telecourses, and their schedule may be very different from what you need to complete your telecourse. You will have to decide whether or not this option works for you. To see if you get KCSM:

  1. First, check your TV guide to see if you see KCSM listed (the channel number depends on your area).
  2. Turn your TV to the channel listed. The KCSM logo may be displayed.
  3. If you need assistance or have questions about KCSM, contact KCSM directly.

I have a problem with my set of videos.

If you have any problems with the set of videos you rented from the bookstore, bring the entire set of videos to the Chabot College Bookstore and exchange it for another set. 

What if I have other questions?

Telecourse viewing options (see table below)

Note courses may be denoted as "telecourses" in the class schedule, but the media formats for each course can vary significantly (see table below). Be sure to read the notes for your specific class in Class-Web.

Course When will this be offered at Chabot? Telecourse Video Series or Interactive CD Information View the series on KCSM (not always available) Rent (for a fee) the the videos from the Bookstore View in the Library Audio Visual Center Available on the web? (Video on Demand)
ANTH 3 search schedule Human Geography - People, Places, & Change

Out of the Past

 Check KCSM Bookstore hours A/V Center Hours Yes - Read details below or go to the Annenberg website*
BIOL 50 search schedule Purchase interactive CD's (comes with textbook) in bookstore. Check Bookstore hours
CHEM 10 search schedule Purchase telecourse series (comes with textbook) on CD in bookstore. Bookstore hours
HIST 2 search schedule (usually offered summer only) Western Tradition, Part 2 Check KCSM Bookstore hours A/V Center Hours Yes - Read details below or go to the Annenberg website*
HIST 7 search schedule Shaping America Check KCSM Bookstore hours A/V Center Hours No
HIST 8 search schedule Transforming America Check KCSM Bookstore hours A/V Center Hours No
PHSI 1 search schedule Purchase interactive CD's (comes with textbook) in bookstore. Check Bookstore hours
PSCH 1 search schedule Discovering Psychology Check KCSM Bookstore hours A/V Center Hours Yes - Read details below or go to the Annenberg website*
SOCI 1 search schedule Exploring Society Unknown - Check KCSM when Fall 2006 begins. Won't be available beginning Spring 2006 Bookstore hours A/V Center Hours No

*Viewing Discovering Psychology Video-on-Demand. Students can go to the website, create an account, and view at any time:

  1. Go to Annenberg
  2. Locate the column on FREE Video on Demand.
  3. You will need to register (no fee) on to Annenberg once then then can go directly to series each time.
  4. To view the video as a large screen: once the video starts to play, all you need to do is move your mouse to the video and right click. The options of of full screen will appear then click the the video should fill your screen.
  5. Any problems, contact your instructor.

Note:  Chabot College is not affiliated with Annenberg/CPB and therefore we cannot guarantee the availability of this service. However, it has been in use for a few years and the instructor reports positive feedback from students.  If your telecourse video series is listed as being available on the web, try it out and provide feedback to your instructor.

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