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About Distance Education

Palomar College's Educational Television distance education department offers a variety of alternative methods to take college courses without having to sit in a class room.

Distance learning courses, like traditional courses require textbooks, assignments, tests and tuition. The primary distinction is that distance learning courses provide convenient access to a college education by eliminating much of the hassle associated with traditional college courses -- fighting traffic, looking for a place to park, finding a baby-sitter for the kids, adjusting your schedule to attend lectures, etc. Most of Educational T.V.'s distance learning courses are transferable to the University of California (UC), California State Universities (CSU), and other major colleges and universities; and either fulfill general education, elective, or major requirements.

Distance learning classes:

  • are academically equivalent to traditional on-campus classes;
  • satisfy either general education or elective requirements toward a degree or certificate;
  • allow you to fit college courses into your busy schedule;
  • save time and cost in travelling to campus; and
  • provide the opportunity to review course lesssons as much as needed.

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TV Courses
A TV course is a regular college credit course which uses television as part of the basic delivery system for instruction. TV courses can be taken with on-campus classes, and students may enroll in them through the normal registration process. Each telecourse includes televised lessons, a text, as well as procedures for discussion, assignments and examinations. If students do not have cable access, videotapes are available for check out at 6 different locations. Although telecourse study is based primarily in the home, you are expected to interact with the instructor on a regular basis by telephone, E-mail or during your scheduled campus meetings. TV courses require self-discipline. You must make time to view your lessons and complete assignments. In order to receive credit or an evaluative grade, you must attend the campus meetings. TV courses are academically equivalent to the traditional campus course and are transferable. They satisfy either elective or general education requirements toward a certificate or A.A. degree.

Telenet
Telenet courses are TV courses that include computer use and electronic communication to supplement the traditional video and course materials and replace the campus meetings. Computers will be used for assignment preparations, notes, questions, attachments and communication with faculty and other students. Students must have reliable access to the Internet and an E-mail account. Computer literacy is recommended for better success in completion of a Telenet course. If a computer is not available at home, there are computer labs on campus. Most Telenet courses will require the student to attend an orientation session with the instructor.

Videoconference
Interactive videoconferencing allows you to meet face-to-face with your colleagues or conduct courses without traveling across the state or country. Videoconferencing makes your meetings or classes come alive by bringing everyone together. You can see, hear and converse with others located hundreds or even thousands of miles away. Communication between sites is two-way and interactive. Two-way interactive videoconferencing sends and receives live video and audio simultaneously between two or more sites. Text and graphics are transmitted with a document camera.
 
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