Definitions of JCCC Course Delivery Methods

At JCCC, the Distance Learning Advisory Council (DLAC) and the Instructional Deans Council (IDC) have been working on definitions to reflect the types of course delivery methods used at the college. In the future, these definitions will be reflected on our Credit Class Search page. The definitions approved by our Instructional Deans Council (IDC) appear below.

Face-to-Face Courses
Face-to-Face instruction takes place in a classroom as published in the JCCC Schedule of Classes. Based on JCCC’s Statement of General Education (http://www.jccc.edu/home/catalog.php/index/tocdegrees). students in all classes, including face-to-face classes, are expected to use technology appropriate to the course content and as needed to access web-based course materials. Face-to-face classes typically require access to computer equipment (either at home or in college labs provided for student use) and basic computing skills utilizing standard office, business and web browsing applications.

Hybrid Courses
Hybrid courses combine face-to-face classroom instruction and the convenience of online web-based learning, resulting in a reduction of the amount of time spent in the face-to-face classroom and a significant increase of time spent studying online materials. Students registered in hybrid courses must attend class meetings as listed in the JCCC Schedule of Classes.

Online Courses
Online courses use the Internet and a Learning Management System (ANGEL) to deliver course materials and to facilitate student-instructor, student-content, and student to student interaction. To participate in online courses, the student should have a good understanding of computer hardware and software applications and the Internet.

Self-Paced Courses
Self-paced courses are offered on a schedule of study that allows students to enroll in the course at any time during the semester. Course interaction is based upon a contract between student - instructor and in some cases can take up to one calendar year to complete. Some courses may use online delivery to facilitate the learning experience.

Media Courses (formerly telecourses)
Media courses deliver all or a portion of instruction through either cable broadcast or pre-recorded video lessons. The videos are available in DVD format from the Billington Library.

Students have access to these definitions at http://www.jccc.edu/home/depts.php/S00008/site/Courses.