What does a telecourse include?
• an instructor available by telephone, e-mail, or in person during specified office hours • an orientation session to “meet” the instructor, receive the course syllabus and learn other information important to be successful in the courses • a textbook and/or study guide to direct and connect the reading and assignments • two half-hour video programs each week for telecourse students • chat sessions for internet students • required weekly online discussion sessions for internet students • a course syllabus outlining assignments, testing information, and other specific details about the course • on campus sessions for review purposes