Understanding the Different Ways a Course could be Taught
All teaching and learning at CCAC can take place in one of four ways. These are In-Person (Face-to-Face), Online, Remote Learning (via Zoom) and Hybrid. Details of each are below.
In-Person (Face-to-Face)
In-Person (Face-to-Face) courses physically meet at a location. Students attend class on designated days and times for scheduled lectures or labs with the instructor at one of the college's campus or center locations. When registering, please be sure to note at which campus or center your course is scheduled to be taught. Additionally, while instruction takes place face-to-face, most in-person courses utilize Blackboard to supplement instruction outside of class time. Many faculty members will post the syllabus and grades for students to access online.
Online
Online courses use Blackboard, your online class space, to interact with classmates and instructors. Learning activities and assignments are completed according to the instructions and schedule posted by the instructor within Blackboard. Some instructors require students to take their exams using an approved proctor online or at a CCAC testing site. Students taking online courses must have access to a computer with an internet connection. Students must also be computer literate and be comfortable using software, email and performing other activities on the internet. Some courses have specific technical requirements or indicate that students must own specific software packages to take the course. Students should inquire about technical requirements before registering for the course. Students can visit the Technical Requirements webpage for specifics.
Technical Requirements
Remote Learning (via Zoom)
Remote Learning (via Zoom) courses meet through Zoom for "live" instruction. Students attend class on designated days and times for scheduled lectures or labs with the instructor via Zoom. Full details and instructions for accessing Zoom are available in Blackboard, your online class space. Students taking Zoom courses must have access to a computer with an internet connection. Students must also be computer literate and be comfortable using software, email and performing other activities on the internet. Some courses have specific technical requirements or indicate that students must own specific software packages to take the course.
Hybrid
Hybrid courses use two different instruction types for the same course. You could meet in person and online, remote and online, etc. You will follow the same guidelines as above. The percentage of online instruction time may vary and be 20%, 40%, 50%, 60% or 80%. See the online class schedule for information on hybrid percentages specific to each course section. Students taking hybrid courses must have access to a computer with an internet connection. Students must also be computer literate and be comfortable using software, email and performing other activities on the internet. Some courses have specific technical requirements or indicate that students must own specific software packages to take the course.
Live Sync (Select In-Person or Remote)
Live Sync courses are offered to provide the student with the opportunity to enroll in an on-campus OR a remote class that occurs at the same time for scheduled lectures or labs. The instructor leads “live” instruction in a technology-supported classroom at the campus or center, while some students participate simultaneously via Zoom. All students attend class on designated days and times for scheduled lectures or labs with the instructor, either face-to-face on campus or via Zoom. Students will enroll in the section of their preferred modality; students may have the opportunity to switch modalities for one or more class sessions, with permission of the instructor.
Work-Based Learning at CCAC
Work-Based Learning is the practice and application of classroom knowledge in a real-world setting or simulated environment under the supervision of an experienced professional. It can be offered within credit or noncredit coursework. Courses may also incorporate industry-based projects and simulations.