Stark State College E-Learning

About E-Learning — Is a Web Course for Me?
Web courses offer students anytime, anywhere access to course materials. However, the class schedule does mirror a traditional class including start and end dates. Web students may also be required to put more time into a course than in a traditional course; depending on computer, reading and writing skills. To be successful in Web courses, students must be capable of using computers and the Web for fundamental activities such as email and research. In addition, students should be self-motivated, able to schedule time effectively, and committed to online learning. Take our Web Learning Survey to help you decide if a Web course is right for you.

Stark State E-Learning Philosophy
• Stark State College of Technology believes that a significant component of technological
    competence is accessing the Internet, being able to assess the validity of information found there
    and to use the Internet and the Web as a learning tool. This competence is one of five general
    competencies which the College assures in all graduates.

• Stark State College also believes in providing a variety of pedagogical models to respond to
    student learning styles. Online learning is a modality that addresses a variety of learning styles by
    incorporating visuals, sound and interactivity along with the opportunity for continuous review.

• Online learning furthers the College goal of increasing access to higher education. It affords the
    student the opportunity to learn with flexibility of time and place while maintaining access to faculty
    and other college services.

What is a Web course?
There are several types of Web courses that may be offered by the College. A Web-enhanced course is a traditional classroom course that uses a Web site to enhance the instruction. A Web-enabled course is like a Web-enhanced course but also replaces some classroom time with Web based instruction. A Web-delivered course is delivered over the Web, although the student may be required to attend a proctored test. Carefully read the course description that appears in the course schedule to determine if a course is Web based, what type of Web course it is and any special requirements for that particular course.

All Web-based courses require the student to have access to the Web, be capable of using email, and other Web tools and to utilize the Web for certain class activities.

Types of Web Courses
Review the following for the Three Types of Web Courses:

Web-Enhanced Course (Web 1)
This is a traditional classroom course that has a Web site where the instructor may post course information. The student may be required to utilize email, chat rooms, discussion boards or Web-based testing.

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Web-Enabled Course (Web 2)
Students attend class for up to 50 percent of the regularly scheduled class time. Students must attend on the dates listed in the class schedule. The remaining classroom time is replaced with Web-based learning. This type of course offers the student the advantage of face-to-face interaction with the instructor and classmates, while also offering the convenience of fewer visits to the college and the availability of course materials on the Web. The course Web site may contain the syllabus, homework assignments or handouts and students may be required to utilize email, chat rooms, discussion boards or Web-based testing. Web-enabled courses are identified with a W2 in the class schedule.

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Web-Delivered Course (Web 3)
The majority or all of the classroom time is replaced with Web-based learning. This type of course is sometimes called an online or distance learning course. Generally, all instruction is conducted via the Web; although, a particular course may require proctored tests at Stark State College or another testing facility. Web-delivered courses are identified with a W3 in the class schedule.

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