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).