What types of distance learning opportunities are there at LCC?

1.INTERNET based courses are offered for regularly enrolled students who want to supplement their on-campus courses or for students who need stand-alone courses for ther career goals. Students work independently by utilizing internet tools such as email, discussion boards, podcasting, desktop video, fax, and telephone to communicate with instructors. Students enrolled in internet based courses are guided by a qualified instructor and have access to the same resources as traditional on-campus students. There is a required on-line orientation for internet students to assist them in succeeding in the course. Students enrolling in internet based courses MUST have a working knowledge of the Internet, Windows, email, and word processing skills.

2. INFORMATION HIGHWAY courses are taught via a two-way interactive classroom which features live video and audio interaction between the instructor and students at distant sites. This allows students to enroll in courses not usually offered by LCC.

3. HYBRID courses combine traditional classroom-based instruction with the tools of online distance delivery. Hybrid courses have reduced classroom hours and use any distance delivery method to complete the required instructional time.

Distance Learning Success
Total distance courses allow the student the freedom to receive instruction at his or her own time and place. BUT, this freedom comes with MUCH GREATER responsibility. The student becomes almost completely responsible for his or her own time management. There is no set class time, so the student MUST set aside time to participate in the instruction and study. The student MUST possess the discipline to maintain the necessary time schedule in spite of all the demands life places on his or her time. The instructor is not sitting at the front of the classroom to see if the student is in class.  Attendance is determined, not by being present, but by completing the course assignments on time and by how well the assignments are completed. The student MUST be comfortable using technology to receive instruction, to ask questions, and to submit assignments. Sometimes the technology used is as simple as the US Postal Service and the telephone; most of the time it will include some combination of video tapes, computer programs, the Internet, and/or e-mail.

A successful Distance Learning student is one who is:
-Mature
-Independent/Self-motivated
-Self-directed/Focused
-Disciplined/Organized
-Able to study independently
-Dependable/Responsible
-Studious/Above Average
-Able to Read and Write Well
-Able to Think Critically and Solve Problems
-Timely in Keeping Up With Assignments
-Dedicated/Committed/Goal Oriented

If these characteristics describe you, enroll in Distance Education courses at LCC!

How do Distance Education Students Enroll?
Distance students may apply for admission and enroll in courses without coming to the campus. Students submit the online Application for Admission to LCC. When the online application has been accepted, students may enroll in courses for the coming semester during designated registration times by completing the online Registration Form. To complete the enrollment process, distance students must contact the Cashier to pay their tuition by credit or debit card. Distance students living near the campus may apply for admission and enroll in courses on-campus the same as other students, if they prefer.