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Instead of attending lectures on campus, online students attend
"virtual" classrooms via the Internet. Cuyamaca and
Grossmont instructors may use one of two course development
applications. WebCT and Blackboard are course development
applications that allow the instructor to post assignments, syllabi,
and course outlines. In addition, the applications allow the
use of several communication tools such as discussion boards, chat
rooms and email.
Some instructors require face-to-face
meetings (most often a first day orientation or final exam), but many courses
are completely online. Please refer to the Schedule of Classes
for
any special requirements.
Learning materials vary from class to class, but may include
textbooks, video demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations,
interactive lessons, and Web resources.
Learning activities may
include writing papers, posting comments or essays to online
discussion forums, completing individual or group projects, and
taking quizzes. While students can choose when and where they work,
there are usually deadlines for homework and exams.
Students interact with their instructor and classmates via web
discussion forums, e-mail, chat sessions, and phone calls.
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