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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 1) Web-Enhanced Course
  This is a traditional classroom course where the instructor may post course information online. The student may be required to utilize email, chat rooms, discussion boards or Web-based testing.
   
• (Web 2) Web-Enabled Course
  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.
  • The course index numbers for this type of course are in the 9700-9799 range.
  • Web-enabled courses are identified with a W2 in the class schedule.
  • Reduced seat-time compared to traditional courses
     
• (Web 3) Web-Delivered Course
  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.
  • The course index numbers for this type of course are in the 9800-9899 range.
  • Web-delivered courses are identified with a W3 in the class schedule.
  • Generally no seat-time required – some testing will require a proctored environment; the course syllabus will detail testing requirements