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ONLINE |
An online course is one
in which instruction is delivered over the Internet.
Students communicate with the instructor and fellow
classmates via e-mail and a discussion forum.
Assignments are created in a word processor, such as
Microsoft Word, and sent electronically to the
instructor using the Assignment feature in Blackboard, a
software program used to deliver distance learning
classes. The instructor will specify how assignments
should be submitted. There is no on-campus attendance
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HYBRID |
A hybrid course has an
online component and a scheduled, mandatory class that
meets at specific times. Course content is delivered
using Blackboard. However, the instructor will identify
specific days and times that on-campus attendance is
required. Also, the schedule will specify when students
are expected to be on campus for class and/or lab. |
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INFORMATION
HIGHWAY (NCIH) |
Information Highway
courses are teleconferences, delivered in a special
classroom on campus. The classroom, also called the
North Carolina Information Highway (NCIH) room, enables
an instructor at one location to teach to one or more
other locations. It is full two-way, audio/video
communication. These courses do meet on the HCC campus
on specific days and at specific times. |
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WEB-ASSISTED |
A Web-assisted course is
a seated course that meets on campus; however, the
instructor will make certain course content available
online. For example, instructors often use Blackboard in
a seated class to post a syllabus, to make lecture notes
available, to post announcements, to offer students the
opportunity to take practice quizzes/tests, or to post
grades. Your instructor will give you more details
regarding how Blackboard will be used in your class. |
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