Distance Education Online Orientation
What is Online Learning?
Online learning is a type of distance education courses that allow students to access
course materials, complete and submit assignments without being physically present
in a classroom on campus. Online students study and learn at times convenient to
their schedules. However, all online courses at Wor-Wic start and end on the same
dates as the traditional face-to-face courses, and there are deadlines for assignments
and exams.
Although online students do not have to attend classes on campus, students must come to the
Testing Center
on-campus (room AAB 226) with a photo ID for examinations. If a student does not live near
Wor-Wic or is unable to access Wor-Wic's Testing Center, students may make arrangements to be
tested off-campus using an official testing center
(example: a known higher education institution or Sylvan Learning Center). Exams must be
proctored to comply with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA). In some online courses,
students may also be required to come to campus for lab work or other specific course assignments.
Online courses are not easier or less time consuming than traditional face-to-face
courses. Online courses require students to be very disciplined and accept a greater
responsibility for their own learning. Course material is frequently delivered through
web pages which may require more reading than a traditional course.
To continue the orientation, answer the following question and click Continue:
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