Course: FYE 101 First Year Experience

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Reading and Audio Visual Presentation » Traditional vs. Online

Reading and Audio Visual Presentation

Comparing Class Settings
Class Communication

Workloads and Schedules

Workloads and Schedules

Traditional (face-to-face) Courses

Your courses, assignments and tests are very structured and must be submitted following a time schedule.
Online Courses

Your courses, assignments and tests are also structured and follow a timeline. Online courses are NOT Open Learning or independent study. You are participating with a class and will be expected to log in consistently. One misconception of online learning is that it is self-paced. This is not usually the case. The instructor requires consistent participation throughout the course.
You must spend a good deal of time in and out of class to be well-prepared. It is recommended 2-3 hours per week for each hour you are in class. | You must spend the same 2-3 hours per week for each credit hour of your course. Online courses are not easier or shorter, just presented differently.

Comparing Class Settings
Class Communication