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What are Distance Learning Courses?


Telecourses
are instructor-facilitated, integrated college-level learning experiences consisting of a set of videotapes, textbook readings, and study guides.

TeleWeb courses are interactive instructional systems which integrates telecourse delivery (TV, videos, DVDs, or CDs) with dynamic online activities, resources, and tools via the Internet. 
Students view lessons through telecourse delivery and use the Internet to participate in class discussions and instructional activities.

Web-based courses are designed to bring features of campus-based classes to students' home or work computers.  The instructor provides information posted on a course Web site that guides the student through course content, prompts discussions, and helps students keep pace with assignments.  Due dates for assignments, a logical learning pattern, and start/end dates that correspond with a semester create a classroom that is available convenient time and place.

Web-hybrid courses combine on-campus instruction and web-based instruction.  Courses meet on campus according to the published schedule of classes but also meet online using the Internet.

Web-enhanced courses are instructional methods, such as lectures and cooperative education experiences that use certain Blackboard (CE6) tools, such as email and discussions.