Understanding the Different Ways a Course could be Taught
All teaching and learning at CCAC can take place in one of four ways. These are In-Person (Face-to-Face), Online, Remote Learning (via Zoom) and Hybrid. Details of each are below.
In-Person (Face-to-Face)
In-Person (Face-to-Face) courses physically meet at a location. Students attend class on designated days and times for scheduled lectures or labs with the instructor at one of our campus or center locations. Please ensure, when registering, to note which campus or center your course is schedule to be taught. Additionally, while instruction takes place face-to-face, most in-person courses utilize Blackboard to supplement their instruction outside of class time. Many faculty will post the syllabus and grades for students to access online.
Online
Online courses use Blackboard, your online class space, to interact with classmates and instructors. Learning activities and assignments are completed according to the instructions and schedule posted by the instructor within Blackboard. Some instructors required students to take their exams using an approved proctor online or at CCAC testing sites. Students taking online courses must have access to a computer with an Internet connection. Students must also be computer literate and be comfortable using software, email and performing other activities on the Internet. Some courses have specific technical requirements or indicate that students must own specific software packages to take the course. Students should inquire about technical requirements before registering for the course. Students can visit the Technical Requirements webpage for specifics.
Technical RequirementsRemote Learning (via Zoom)
Remote Learning (via Zoom) courses meet through Zoom for "live" instruction. Students attend class on designated days and times for scheduled lectures or labs with the instructor via Zoom. Full details and instructions for accessing Zoom are available in Blackboard, your online class space. Students taking Zoom courses must have access to a computer with an Internet connection. Students must also be computer literate and be comfortable using software, email and performing other activities on the Internet. Some courses have specific technical requirements or indicate that students must own specific software packages to take the course.
Hybrid
Hybrid courses use two different instruction types for the same course. You could meet in-person and online, remote and online, etc. You will follow the same guides as above. The percentage of online instruction time may vary and be 20%, 40%, 50%, 60% or 80%. See the online class schedule for information of hybrid percentages specific to each course section. Students taking hybrid courses must have access to a computer with an Internet connection. Students must also be computer literate and be comfortable using software, email and performing other activities on the Internet. Some courses have specific technical requirements or indicate that students must own specific software packages to take the course.
Work-Based Learning at CCAC
Work-based learning is the practice and application of classroom knowledge in a real-world setting or simulated environment under the supervision of an experienced professional. It can be offered within credit or noncredit coursework. Courses may also incorporate industry-based projects and simulations.