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What Is A Telecourse?

What is a Telecourse?

Designed for students who cannot attend traditional, on-campus classes, a telecourse is a complete and integrated instructional package that generally includes video lessons, a textbook, a student study guide and course materials that are available online using Blackboard..

What is the difference between telecourses and traditional courses?

The primary difference between telecourses and traditionally taught courses is the manner in which instruction is delivered to students. Traditional students attend on-campus classes led by a faculty member; telecourse students work more independently, watching television or video programs and reading course materials at home or at work; guidance from the course faculty is offered by mail, email, telephone, or through class meetings. There are approximately 5-7 class meetings which is much less frequent than in traditionally taught classes, because the basic course content is delivered to students through more convenient tools of technology (videotape, video streaming, cable TV, email, online)..

Are telecourses equal to traditional courses?

Telecourses, in all respects--academic rigor, student requirements, and qualified faculty--are equivalent to traditionally taught college courses. Telecourse students enroll in the college or university that has adopted the course, pay tuition, have access to all student services, are taught by that institution's faculty, and receive academic credit. Faculty members make similar academic and instructional decisions as in traditionally taught classes, and they communicate with students through a combination of classes, written assignments, email, phone contacts, and mailings.

What is expected of me?

View your weekly video lessons, read your textbook, complete assignments, read your course outline and materials online using Blackboard and attend every class meeting.

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