Distance Education: Hybrid Course Information
See if you are a good candidate for an Internet or Hybrid course
Are Hybrid courses designed for specific students?
Computer
Requirements
How much
computer and Internet experience do I need to succeed in a Hybrid
course?
What if I
don't have equipment needed at home to access a Hybrid course?
Do students
get the same information and content in a Hybrid course that another
student would get in an on-campus course?
Will
the face-to-face class always meet on the same day?
How is
attendance taken in a hybrid course?
Is there an
orientation for Hybrid courses?
How do I interact with my instructor and classmates?
Where do I buy
textbooks that are required for a Hybrid course?
Who
do I contact if I need technical assistance in my online course?
Will I have an
opportunity to evaluate the course and the instructor?
If I have a
question or complaint about my instructor, who do I contact.
Are Hybrid courses designed for specific students?
Hybrid courses are designed for:
- Busy students who need a
flexible schedule and can replace some on-campus time with
online study.
- Students who prefer personal
contact with the instructor and other students, instead of a
completely online class.
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Computer Requirements:
Internet courses have specific requirements for computer skills and
equipment. The minimum system requirements for Columbia State
Community College Internet courses are listed below.
Pentium 166 or better
64 Megabytes of RAM or better
Windows 98 (or higher, if required by course requirements)
A CD-Rom Drive
A modem 56k minimum (Cable or DSL will give you best performance)
A dependable Internet Service Provider (ISP)
See your course syllabus for specifics about required software.
Browser Recommendations:
Netscape 4.76, 6.2.1, 6.2.2, and 6.2.3 (PC & Mac)
Internet Explorer 5.0 to 6.0, except 5.5 Service Pack 1 (PC)
Internet Explorer 5.0 and 5.1 (Mac OS 9.x)
Internet Explorer 5.1 (Mac OS 10.1)
AOL 7.0 (PC & Mac)
JavaScript must be enabled.
Cookies must be enabled.
Java must be enabled in courses which use the Whiteboard and/or Chat
tools.
Note: Personal computer hardware, connection problems, and software
problems are the responsibility of the student (not the school or
the instructor). Instructors will not be able to provide technical
help for your computer problems. Computer breakdowns will not excuse
a student from completing course requirements on time or from paying
fees to drop a class. Students should have a back-up plan or use
computers available at any Columbia State campus.
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How much computer and Internet experience do I need to succeed in a
Hybrid course?
You need some experience navigating and using the Internet.
Important skills include knowing how to download files, attach
document files to e-mail, and use word processing software. Your
instructor will provide you with an orientation to the class on the
first scheduled class meeting and an online orientation is available
to learn to use Online Campus for your online your class.
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What if I don't have equipment needed at home to access a Hybrid
course?
All of Columbia State campuses have computer labs and resource
centers with open lab hours where the courses may be accessed.
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Do
students get the same information and content in a Hybrid course as
they would in an on-campus course?
The education you receive from a Hybrid class is the same; however,
due to the nature of online learning you may experience the course
in a different format. A format that best transmits the learning
experience through online media.
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Will the face-to-face class always meet on the same day?
Yes. The day the class meets on campus will be posted in the course
schedule and these dates and times will remain the same throughout
the semester.
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How is attendance taken in a hybrid
course?
Attendance for the class
meeting on campus will follow the same policy as a traditional
class. An online class absence may be identified as a missed
assignment or inactivity in the course site, which the instructor is
able to track. It is up to the instructor to determine their
specific grading and attendance standards, which should be listed in
their syllabus.
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Is there an orientation for Hybrid
courses?
Orientation is required for
Hybrid courses. The Instructor will provide an orientation on the
first scheduled day of class.
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Where do I buy textbooks that are required
for a Hybrid course?
Books may be purchased at any of the college's campuses or may be
ordered online from the college bookstore at www.bkstore.com/coscc.
Textbooks for Columbia State Hybrid Courses are the same textbooks
used in traditional courses.
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Who do I contact if I need technical assistance in my online
course
- For course related issues, you
should contact your course instructor.
- For all other issues you can
email helpdesk@columbiastate.edu
- To provide the best services
possible, please provide the information outlined below when
contacting technical support:
- First and last name.
- Course name and number for
which you require assistance.
- A complete description of
the problem for which you require assistance.
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Will I
have an opportunity to evaluate the course and the instructor?
It is very important that you complete a course evaluation at the
end of each semester. Your instructor will provide you with a link
to an online evaluation. When you submit the evaluation, it goes to
a database in the Distance Education office and your evaluation is
anonymous.
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If I
have a question or complaint about my instructor, who do I contact.
You should first talk to your instructor directly. If you still have
unresolved issues, you should feel free to speak to the Division
Chair.
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