What is an online course?
In some ways, an online course is similar to a traditional classroom course in that there is specific material and information to read and activities and exercises to practice your skills. The difference is that you do not attend a traditional classroom. All the courses you take are offered exclusively online over the Internet. SongU.com offers both self-paced and instructor-led courses. In addition, SongU.com offers e-Seminars, e-Workshops and other distance education e-learning methods.
Online courses are conducted over the Internet and typically do not have regular meetings in a physical space. Students need Windows 95 or above and a PC or Macintosh with at least a 14.4 modem, an Internet service provider, and a web browser. Course materials are available online at a dedicated course website. Class activities, including most instructor/student communications, are conducted via the course website.
online courses use Internet tools such as e-mail and the World Wide Web to provide courses that are equivalent to the courses scheduled on campus. online courses generally use the same syllabus and text as the traditional courses held on campus; however, additional resources may be required and students are required to use Internet tools. Return to the top of the page.
An online course is one delivered through the Internet and web-based software. Students interact with the instructor and other students via email. This class format is very flexible for busy schedules, log on to the course at any time of the day or night. Through Wisconsin’s technical colleges, students can access online courses at home, work, or school via the Internet. Most online courses are offered 100% online in an asynchronous mode, anytime from anywhere with no on-campus requirement. A hybrid online course will have a note on the course schedule informing the student of the required on-campus sessions.
