Alternate Delivery Methods
Courses available via alternate delivery are identified in
the semester class schedules. The course outcomes and content are equivalent to
those of traditional classroom courses.
Delivery Methods Include:
Individually Arranged
(IA)
Individually arranged courses allow students to complete the
majority of coursework using independent study. Students are expected to meet
with the instructor on a regular basis.
Interactive Television (ITV)
Interactive television courses connect students in different
locations with instructors through live video and audio links. Students can see and hear each other, and the
instructor, at all sites. Instructors
often incorporate an online component for distribution of course materials, for
testing, etc.
Interactive television classes are often videotaped as
approved by the instructor. Students will be informed when video taping takes
place. Technical problems at a receive-site which interfere with transmission,
and weather or receive-site conflicts are examples that might warrant
videotaping.
Business Technologies Skills Labs (BTSL)
Students are required to attend each lab session. Work may be done outside of the lab if
students want to work ahead or if additional time is needed to complete assignments. Instructors are available to assist students.
Video (VID)
Video is a more independent way
of learning through the use of study guides, textbook(s), and videotapes. The student interacts with the instructor and
other students via telephone, mail, email, online, or in person as specified in
the course materials. Increasingly,
courses have online components that follow weekly deadlines. Students should consult with the instructor
if they have questions regarding online components in individual courses.
Web/Online (WEB)
Web courses are delivered
entirely online. Students
enrolled in an online course for the first time need to participate in an
online student orientation. Students who do not have high speed internet access may
use computers at Nicolet's campuses, local libraries, internet cafés, etc. Daily login and access to your Nicolet College email is recommended for most
courses; check the course syllabus for specific information.
Hybrid (HYBRD)
Hybrid courses are a blend of face-to-face and online
instruction. In a hybrid course, a
portion of the learning is online. As a
result, the amount of classroom seat-time is reduced. Students enrolled in a hybrid course for the
first time need to participate in an online student orientation. Students who do not have high speed internet
access may use computers at Nicolet's campuses, local libraries, internet
cafés, etc. Daily login and access to
your Nicolet College email is recommended for most
courses; check the course syllabus for specific information.
Hybrid/ITV (HYBTV)
Hybrid/ITV courses are a blend of face-to-face and online
instruction. The face-to-face
instruction is conducted through live video and audio links (see ITV) to
connect students at remote sites with instructors. In a hybrid course, a portion of the learning
is online. As a result, the amount of
ITV classroom seat-time is reduced.
Students enrolled in a hybrid/ITV course for the first time need to
participate in an online student orientation.
Students who do not have high speed internet access may use computers at
Nicolet's campuses, local libraries, internet cafés, etc. Daily login and access to your Nicolet College email is recommended for most
courses; check the course syllabus for specific information.
Accelerated Learning (ACCEL)
Accelerated learning
incorporates hands-on experiences with positive reinforcement of the natural
learning abilities of every individual.
These courses are geared toward working adults who apply knowledge
acquired in the course to their work setting.
As a result, class time is reduced.
Accelerated/ITV (ACCTV)
This delivery method utilizes accelerated learning concepts
in an ITV setting. The face-to-face
instruction is conducted through live video and audio links (see ITV) to
connect students at remote sites with instructors. The actual class time is reduced through the
incorporation of accelerated learning techniques (see Accelerated Learning).