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What is an "online
class"?
Who can I talk to for
more information on NC State Distance classes?
How is a Distance Class
Different from a Regular Class?
Can I use my Financial
Aid for Distance Classes?
Do I Receive the Same
Credit for a Distance Class as a Regular Version of it?
What Equipment Do I Need
for a Distance Class?
What Skills Do I Need for
a Distance Class?
Is a Distance Class
Easier than a Regular Class?
What Distance Classes
does NC State offer?
Can I Register for a
Distance Class Online?
Who will I contact if I
have Questions or Problems While Taking a Distance
Class?
What Accreditation do NC
State Distance Classes have?
How Will I Get Class
Materials, Take Tests & Turn in Work?
What can I do from
home/What do I need to come to campus for during my
distance class?
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What is an "online class"?
Online classes
are rapidly becoming recognized as a convenient way in
which to pursue a degree. Online courses are offered
"asynchronously", which means that a student can access
their coursework at any time of the day or week that
fits their schedule from the convenience of their home
computer. There are only three occasions that a students
is required to come to the campus: orientation (first
week), midterm exam, and final exam. This makes the
program appealing to the adult learner who may be
working full-time in addition to having family and other
responsibilities.
Who can I talk to for more
information on NC State Distance classes?
Contact the admissions office at 419-755-4800. Or
contact the distance learning office at 419-755-4711.
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How is a Distance Class Different
from a Regular Class?
You will primarily interact with your instructor and/or
classmates at a distance. There are a range of
differences, depending on the specific flavor of
Distance class you are looking at.
Interactive Videoconferencing Classes
are most like a regular class in that you have regular
class sessions every week in an NC State classroom, the
distance element being that your instructor and
classmates are in another location(s) around the state.
Videotape/DVD Classes &
CD Audio Classes
typically have an on-campus orientation and tests but
the bulk of the class is self-guided working through the
materials on the tapes, DVDs or Cds.
Web-Based Classes also
typically have an on-campus face to face orientation but
then have the rest of class activities occur online.
This non-traditional class environment requires a
different set of skills to be successful in and may not
be for everybody.
Take our self-assessment
to learn more.
Can I use my Financial Aid for
Distance Classes?
Yes. As all NC State Distance Classes are credit NCSC
classes, you can use your financial aid to pay for them.
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Do I Receive the Same Credit for a
Distance Class as a Regular Version of it?
Yes. All NC State Distance Classes are for-credit NCSC
classes. They are just delivered in an appropriate
Distance format.
What Equipment Do I Need for a
Distance Class?
Depending whether you are taking
Web-Based Classes,
Videotape/DVD Classes,
CD Audio Classes or
Interactive Videoconferencing Classes,
may determine any special equipment
or access to equipment you may need. For
Videotape, DVD or
CD Audio Classes, you
probably will want to have convenient access to a
player. For
Web-Based Classes,
regular access to a reliable computer with Internet
access (especially high speed Internet access) will make
it a much more enjoyable class experience. NC State Open
Computer Labs are also available for use during posted
hours. For
Videoconferencing Classes,,
you do not need any special equipment as NC State has
rooms equipped with all necessary conferencing
equipment. Individual classes or instructors may have
activities that may require specialized equipment but
they will let you know this on the syllabus or at the
orientation/1st class.
What Skills Do I Need for a
Distance Class?
The Distance class environment requires a different set
of skills to be successful. Also, your particular
Learning Style may not be ideally suited for the
Distance Environment. In general, successful Distance
students are self-motivated, have good time management
skills, comfortable working with technology, & have good
reading and writing skills.
Take our self-assessment
to discover how well-suited to Distance Learning you may
be.
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Is a Distance Class Easier than a
Regular Class?
No. In fact, most surveys say that the student workload
in a Distance class is often
more than a comparable regular class.
Having a good set of Skills
and a Learning Style that are suited for Distance
Learning is crucial for success because of this.
What Distance Classes does NC
State offer?
A current quarter listing of all NC State Distance
classes is updated regularly. All NC State "-90" class
sections are
Videotape/DVD Classes
or
CD Audio Classes. All
All NC State "-92" or higher class sections are
Web-Based Classes. At
present, all
Interactive Videoconferencing Classes
at NC State are offered from 4-year colleges for
Bachelor's Completion programs and are listed on
the Videoconferencing Schedule.
We are always working to expand the number and variety
of courses available via Distance delivery.
Can I Register for a Distance
Class Online?
Only after you have completed
your first meeting with an advisor. Then, if
you have access to
MyNCState-Student,
you can register for NC State Distance classes. All
ALOFT online classes will have the suffix AL- Such as
CIS 121-AL. All NC State "-90" class
sections are
Videotape/DVD Classes
or
CD Audio Classes. All
All NC State "-92" or higher class sections are
Web-Based Classes. At
present, all
Interactive Videoconferencing Classes
at NC State are offered from 4-year colleges for
Bachelor's Completion programs and as such, you need to
register with the home university for class.
Contact Bruce Sliney
for information on that process.
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Who will I contact if I have
Questions or Problems While Taking a Distance Class?
For course-related questions or problems, you will
always want to first consult with your instructor. If
you are experiencing technical problems with the NCSC
Blackboard server or NCSC Videoconferencing equipment,
you can contact the
IT Help Desk
for Assistance
(419)755-4734.
If you are not sure whether your issue is course-related
or technical in nature, start with your instructor and
they will guide you accordingly.
What Accreditation do NC State
Distance Classes have?
The college and all of its courses are accredited by
the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools.
Additionally, NC State is also a member of or
recognized by
several other Accreditation and
Professional Organizations.
How Will I Get Class Materials,
Take Tests & Turn in Work?
Specific mechanics vary from class to class and among
the different delivery methods. Generally speaking, any
number of tools are utilized to aid these class
mechanics, including but not limited to: Blackboard,
Faxes, Proctoring, E-Mail, Campus Mail, Campus Bookstore
etc. Your instructor will cover these specifics at
an orientation or on the 1st day of class.
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What can I do from home/What do I
need to come to campus for during my distance class?
As far as general class logistics, you can register for
and pay for your NC State Distance Classes online if you
have access to
MyNCState-Student.
Also, several
Student Services
functions can be handled online or via phone, e-mail or
FAX. Books can be ordered online via the campus
bookstore website. Specific class on-campus meeting
requirements vary from class to class and among the
different delivery methods.
Interactive Videoconferencing Classes
will require you to come to a campus video conferencing
room each class session.
Web-Based Classes,
Videotape/DVD Classes &
CD Audio Classes
generally require at least one mandatory on-campus
orientation and often have you come back to campus to
take tests. Contact the class Instructor for specific
class meeting requirements.
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