Course Format
Alternative Delivery System (ADS) courses involve non-traditional instruction for up to 80% of the course content. Typically, no more than five class meetings will be required for each course. Computer and Internet access along with an e-mail account are mandatory.
Students may be required to come to campus to view course content.
Additional software or plug-ins may be required.
Blended Courses are courses with some of the course content, typically less that half, delivered electronically. Blended courses are typically a hybrid between traditional and electronic means of course delivery.
Blended courses will require classroom attendance. Computer
and Internet access along with an e-mail account are mandatory.
Electronic Courses involve remote electronic delivery for 100% of the course content. Computer and Internet access along with an e-mail account are mandatory.
Additional software or plug-ins may be required.
In traditional courses, lecture is the main form of learning. One characteristic of traditional learning is: The student is required to be present at the same time and predefined dates.
Students have the advantage of receiving face-to-face interaction with the instructor which enhances their classroom experience.