Distance/Online Learning
Distance/Online Learning is teaching and learning across geographical distances through the use of a Learning Management System (LMS), a software program for online course delivery. MTCC utilizes Open LMS, enabling students to access course materials, lectures, notes, assignments and tests, via computers and the Internet.
Distance learning courses offer a high degree of flexibility and may eliminate barriers to achieve educational goals. Students taking courses by distance learning methods must be self-motivated, self-disciplined learners, and should have adequate computer skills. Online learning typically involves more independent work than traditional classes, it may not suit every student's learning style.
All facilities and resources available to traditional MTCC students are also available to the Distance Learner, including student services, library resources and support services. The same tuition and fees apply, as does the curriculum credit.
Methods of Instruction in Distance Education Classes
Internet/Online (50-53 Section codes designated in the Academic Schedule) class instruction is offered off campus and delivered via the Internet. Students receive their assignments and information from an instructor, participate in online discussion forums, submit work, and take tests through Open LMS. Instructors are available by MTCC Gmail, telephone, Zoom, and on campus during office hours.
An Orientation for complete online classes is provided and highly recommended for new students to attend; the orientation will provide useful information, resources, and tutorials that can help a student to be better prepared to concentrate on the course content, rather than logistics and software issues.
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01-05
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Traditional (Day)
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Courses meet in the classroom face-to-face.
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06-09
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Traditional (Evening)
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20-24
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Hybrid (Day)
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Hybrid courses use a combination of online information and face-to-face class meetings. These classes will meet in a traditional classroom on the first day to receive the syllabus and review course requirements.
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25-29
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Hybrid (Evening)
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30-34
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Blended (Day)
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The primary delivery is via traditional face-to-face sessions with a requirement that students have internet access as a supplemental part of the course.
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35-39
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Blended (Evening)
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40-44
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HyFlex Day
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multi-modal delivery method with option to deliver online portions synchronously, asynchronously, or both as long as 100% of the instruction is offered face-to-face with the instructor in a physical classroom.
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45-49
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HyFlex Evening
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multi-modal delivery method with option to deliver online portion synchronously, asynchronously, or both as long as 100% of the instruction is offered face-to-face with instructor in a physical classroom.
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50-53
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Internet
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Open LMS Orientation is available online.
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54-56
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Internet w/ Mandatory Meetings
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Primarily online with 3 to 5 Mandatory Meeting Dates.
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57-58
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Internet w/ Work Experience
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Primarily online with work experience.
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Non-Traditional Classes
Individualized Instruction (Independent Study) (10 section code)
Students may, under certain circumstances, register for courses by Individualized Instruction. Students who wish to register for a course through Individualized Instruction should contact the Student Services Office to procure the appropriate form to be completed.
The student is required to have:
- A 2.50 grade point average or recommendation of faculty advisor.
- Present written documentation for his/her inability to take the course in a regular classroom setting.
- Submit the “Individualized Instructions” Form to Office of Student Services with the following signatures:
- Instructor.
- Advisor.
- Department Chair or Dean.
- Chief Academic Officer
No more than one course per semester may be taken as Individualized Instruction, for a maximum of 12 semester hours that can be counted toward graduation.