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| What
is distance learning? |
| Distance
Learning combines technology-television, computers, FAX/modems,
telephone-with textbooks and printed materials to bring course
content, instructor and students together. |
| What distance
learning opportunities are available? |
| With
more than 20 years' experience in distance learning, Coastline offers a variety of
college-credit course options to meet your educational needs: |
| TELECOURSE |
| Watch
pre-produced programs on broadcast or cable TV, or record programs for later viewing, or
visit local viewing centers. Read textbooks and study guides, interact with instructors
via phone, FAX or e-mail, attend live review sessions, mail in assignments and quizzes,
and take on-site or proctored exams. |
| CABLE
COURSES |
| Watch
instructors in locally produced programs on cable TV, or record programs or later viewing,
or visit local viewing centers. Read textbooks and study guides, interact with instructors
via phone. FAX or e-mail, attend live review sessions, mail in assignments and quizzes,
and take on-site or proctored exams. Some extra Internet/World Wide Web support may be
available. |
| INDEPENDENT
STUDY/CD-ROM COURSE |
| Study
independently using specially prepared course materials that include reading materials,
textbooks, study guides, self-paced assignments and video materials. May also include
CD-ROM multimedia materials, Internet access or lab kits. Interact with instructor via
phone, FAX or e-mail, watch or listen to pre-recorded review sessions, mail in assignments
and quizzes, and take on-site or proctored exams. |
| CODEC
INTERACTIVE VIDEOCONFERENCING |
| The latest in
interactive videoconferencing technology allows Coastline to offer point-to-point
electronic connections with other classrooms anywhere in the world. Students see and hear
instructor and classmates "live". Electronic presentations supplement class
materials. Coastline and California State University, Dominguez Hill offers a joint
four-year college transfer program via this system through the "2+2" Program. |
| INTERNET/WEB-BASED
COURSE |
| Take courses
over the Internet and work at your own time, place and speed! Use your computer with an
Internet account, such as Earth Link or America Online (AOL), to access the Coastline
Distance Learning Web site. Course materials (text lectures, video clips, sound files,
images, site links, assignments, quizzes, instructor interaction, chat rooms) are featured
on the Web site. Textbooks, possible multimedia materials and videos are part of the
packet purchased for the course. Exams are conducted on-site or proctored for students
unable to attend locally. |
| BENEFITS |
- Convenient, flexible options for fulfilling
degree requirements.
- Academically proven, well-produced curriculum
developed by college faculty, scholars, practitioners and instructional design
specialists.
- Opportunity to attain educational/career goals
without sacrificing full-time employment or family.
- Technology-enhanced learning experience.
- Opportunities for K-12 teacher credentialing
and salary advance credit.
- Programs tailored for highly motivated,
committed, goal-oriented learners.
- Accessible learning options for students with
disabilities.
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