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 HOW DO TELECOURSES WORK?
Both public broadcast and video tape courses are available by accessing secure software housed at a web address. This software, known as eCourseware or Desire2Learn, will allow you to view course materials such as a syllabus, course objectives, and assignments. For the public broadcast courses, you will also view a series of video programs that are broadcast on Comcast Cable (a limited number of courses also air on WKNO) and are also available for home rental, internet streaming, or viewing in McWherter Library. The programs are not available from satellite dish providers. For the video tape courses, the viewing options are the same except the programs are not broadcast on Comcast Cable or WKNO.
You will work independently through course materials and may attend optional sessions led by the instructor. Most courses have no attendance requirement; however, some may require in class exams and/or lab attendance. Be sure to read ALL FOOTNOTES when enrolling so you will know exactly what is required of you in terms of any travel to campus.
You may be required to complete assignments, post discussions, respond to e-mails, or take tests online. This also means the student is required to be HIGHLY self-disciplined and well prepared to meet deadlines and sit exams. Public broadcast and video tape courses require at LEAST the same number of hours as an on-campus class to successfully complete. Some courses require more time than a comparable on-campus class due to the time it will take you to type in your discussion comments. If you are unable to take exams on campus, you may request test administration at an off-campus location by completing the request form. Keep these facts in mind when planning your schedule of classes.
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