Online Students
Enjoy the convenience of online learning and have fewer trips to the campus by enrolling in one or more online (Internet and hybrid) courses.
Distance Education Definition: Distance education at CCTC is defined as instruction in which the teacher and the student(s) are separated by physical distance and often time. Technology (i.e., voice, video, data, Internet, software, and/or print) is used to bridge the instructional gap. Distance education offerings at CCTC utilize one or more technologies to deliver instruction to students. These methods may include the use of our learning management system (Desire2Learn) for online and hybrid delivery of courses and/or videoconferencing technologies. All distance education courses at CCTC provide regular and substantive interaction between the students and the instructor, either synchronously or asynchronously, and provide the same student learning outcomes as its traditional counterpart. It should be noted that distance education courses are recommended for students who possess the requisite technology skills and personal learning behaviors.
Online Courses: Online or Internet courses are taught online using our online learning management system, Desire2Learn. Online courses are designated by a "D" section. For example, ENG 101 D20 is taught online. An online section does not have a scheduled on-campus class, but you may have to come on campus for tests and exams. You will need to plan to spend a good deal of time online, reading, and completing assignments. You will access your online course through myCCTC or by direct login to Desire2Learn.
Hybrid Courses: Hybrid courses are a combination of both face-to-face meetings and online components. At CCTC, the most common scenario is a once per week class meeting combined with other course components completed online in Desire2Learn. Hybrid courses are designated by a "DH" section. For example, ENG 101 DH1 has both on-campus and online components. The on-campus dates and times will be printed on your schedule. You will need to plan for your classroom meetings as well as a good deal of time online, reading, and completing assignments. You will access your hybrid course through myCCTC or by direct login to Desire2Learn.
Orientation Schedule: Orientation sessions are scheduled at the beginning of each semester to orient students to online learning.
Questions? Call the Distance Education Office at 803-774-3343 or email Jenny Szupka at szupkaj@cctec.edu or Nancy Bishop at bishopnw@cctech.edu.
Search for Online Courses: See the instructions below on searching for online courses. Courses have been added since the printed schedule was distributed, so the online search is the best method to find available courses.
1. Select the Term then "Submit"
2. Select a subject or hold down the Control (Ctrl) Key and select multiple subjects
3. Select Internet for the "Schedule Type" or hold down the Control (Ctrl) Key and select both Internet and Hybrid
4. Click on "Class Search"
You should see a list of available sections of courses. Click on the title of the course to see more information and click on "View Catalog Entry" to see the course description. Enjoy!
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