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What is a "Distance" Class?
A distance class uses some sort of technology to give you flexibility in either the time and/or place of your learning. This does not usually mean a self-study at your own pace class.
What Kinds of Distance Classes Are There?
Do Distance Courses count for the same credit as a traditional class?
Yes! You earn the same amount of college credit whether you take a Distance version or a traditional on-campus version of an NC State course. Course content and transferability are identical to courses offered on-campus.
Will I have an instructor or classmates in a Distance course?
YES! Each Distance Learning course has a NC State instructor who facilitates the learning process and is available for you to contact by various means (phone, e-mail, on-campus office hours, online office hours via Elluminate etc.) when you need help or have questions. In addition, for Online, Hybrid and video Conferencing courses, you will also have classmates that you interact with either face to face or online.
How do Online Classes "First Days" Work?
Typical "first day of class" information is provided through either a live online session via Elluminate, or a live, one-time on-campus orientation session or some sort of recorded orientation online. See the current quarter Distance Classes orientation page for details. Note that Hybrid or Video Conferencing classes will simply meet for their first regularly scheduled session.
How do I do my assignments and interact with my Online Instructor or classmates?
NC State uses Blackboard to conduct online classes with. Blackboard is on online course platform that allows you to access information, submit assignments, download course materials to your computer, interact with your instructor and classmates via discussion boards and more. In addition, some Online and Hybrid instructors utilize the Elluminate live virtual classroom software to hold live online class sessions or office hours.
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Are Distance Classes Right for You?
Distance classes are not always a good fit for everyone, depending on your learning style and skill set. Distance classes require you to have good time management, reading, writing, computer and study skills. You can find out if it might be a good fit for you by taking the the FREE Readiness for Education at a Distance Indicator (READI) test.
This online assessment will help you figure out if a Distance Learning class may be right for you.
Distance Learning Office
PH: 419-755-4706
FAX: 419-755-5674
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163 Kehoe Center
Shelby, Ohio 44875
Interim Coordinator:
Mike Welker
419.755.4706
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Faculty Mentor:
Carmen Morrison
419.755.4865
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Student Services Liaison:
Lori Lape
419.755.4580
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