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Frequently Asked Questions |
Interested in taking a Telecourse?
Review the information provided below. |
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Are Telecourses for you? Read on to find out . . . |
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A telecourse is a college course that generally includes television programs, a textbook, and a variety of other instructional materials. The materials generally reflect the contributions of top scholars and curriculum designers and have been evaluated and refined through testing.
Students view the telecourses in the privacy and convenience of their own homes via DVDs. DVDs are distributed during the first class session. |
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What is the difference between a telecourse and a course taught in the classroom? |
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The primary difference between telecourses and traditionally taught courses is the type or style of student instruction. Traditional students may come to campus for face-to-face instruction by a faculty member several times per week. Telecourse students work more independently, watching the video programs and reading supplemental materials at home, with guidance from the faculty.
The number of required class meetings, however, is generally much fewer than in traditionally taught classes. Basic course content is delivered to students through television, print, and other types of faculty/student interactions. |
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What are the course requirements? |
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Will you be a successful Telecourse student? |
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Manage their time. While telecourses are convenient, they do require the time, ability, and willingness to study independently. |
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Attend the required orientation session, conducted during the first class meeting. Students meet the instructor, receive a course outline, and learn about the course requirements. |
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Obtain the study guide and textbook before watching the first lesson. Both are available in the bookstore. |
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Read the associated study guide and textbook material before watching each video lesson. |
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Communicate with the instructor on a regular basis. |
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Keep up with assignments and deadlines. |
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Frequently Asked Questions . . .
below are several questions and answers about taking Telecourses. |
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What are the advantages of telecourses? |
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Many people cannot continue college for years due to the demands of family life, work schedules, and other factors. Rowan-Cabarrus Community College gives an educational alternative to such busy persons through its telecourses. |
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Telecourses are convenient. |
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Telecourses provide students with the opportunity to take a course by using study materials and viewing DVD lessons at home. |
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Scheduling problems of travel costs often associated with on-campus courses are eliminated. |
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Do I receive credit for the telecourse? |
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May I talk with an instructor? |
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Yes! Instructors are available for telecourse students during orientation and class sessions, during the instructor's scheduled office hours, and by telephone. |
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Is a telecourse equivalent to a traditionally taught course? |
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A telecourse is equivalent to a traditionally taught college course. Telecourse students pay tuition and fees to the college, have access to all college services, study under the college's rules and regulations, are taught by college faculty, and receive academic credit. |
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The faculty members make similar kinds of academic and instructional decisions as they would in a traditionally taught class. They interact with students through a combination of on-site classes, written assignments, telephone contacts, and mailings. |
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