More Power to You- Types of Online Classroom

      Online classrooms may be categorized by four types of distance learning: Open schedule online courses, hybrid distance learning, computer based distance learning, and fixed time online classes. Students have the most freedom in open schedule online courses. This is the most common type used by colleges in which students use textbooks, mailing lists, email, bulletin boards, and other internet sources to complete their coursework. Students are provided a set of deadlines at the beginning of classes, but work at their own pace to complete assignments by the due dates. This type of learning is good for independent students and those who do not tend to procrastinate.

      Hybrid distance learning students are also allowed to complete assignments at their own paces and submit them online; however, these students are required to meet at specific times in online classrooms and chat rooms. Computer based distance learning students are required to meet in a computer lab at a specific time each week. Fixed time online students take classes strictly online but are required to log in at specific times.

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