Definitions for Instructional Method

ACCL — Accelerated courses offer the same content in a condensed time frame. These courses meet on scheduled dates and times at Moraine Park sites. You communicate with the instructor in person. Assignments and projects require extensive time outside of class. Assignments may be required for the first class. These courses are usually offered once a week so you can take multiple courses in one semester. In ACCL programs you may be expected to follow a sequence of accelerated courses.

BLD — Blended courses are a combination of Online, Internet Video Conference and Classroom. Coursework is completed both online and in the classroom. For the online work, a computer with Internet access is required. Students use their Moraine Park student email to submit assignments using the Microsoft Office Suite software. Instructors will supply further information during the first class session. Classroom learning will take place either in a classroom at one site or at up to three different sites using the IVC system.

Classroom courses meet at scheduled meeting dates and times at Moraine Park sites. You communicate with the instructor in person.

IVC — Interactive Video Conference courses are offered at multiple Moraine Park sites with video and audio interaction through television medium and microphones. These courses meet at scheduled dates and times. You communicate with the instructor via audio and video technology.

ONL — Online courses are offered via the Internet. A computer with Internet access is required. Students use their Moraine Park student email to submit assignments using the Microsoft Office Suite software. You have the flexibility to learn where you choose. These courses may require students to log into designated chat rooms on a set schedule and, in most instances, have specified start and end dates (see course descriptions). Some courses may also require additional software (see course descriptions). Communication with instructors is done via e-mail and threaded discussions. Online courses delivered via the Internet will have an additional $45 fee.

SPCS — Self-Paced Computer Software concept means you may start a course anytime within a semester. Course completion dates are communicated during the face-to-face orientation and are strictly adhered to by the College. If the competencies and components of the course are not satisfactorily completed by the end of the semester, you will receive an NC for the course grade. An orientation session is required before beginning SPCS courses.