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Learning at a distance involves a separation between the instructor and the student. The student may be located across the campus, across the state or in another country. During the last decade, distance education has been transformed dramatically. Although it originally referred to correspondence courses and communicating using the postal service and telephone, it now centers on the use of computers and Internet technologies. New technologies have removed many obstacles and provided benefits for everyone involved.
 Online
Learning at RCTC |
RCTC offers many degrees that are completely online:
- Administrative Assistant - Certificate, Diploma, AS, & AAS
- Administrative Assistant Refresher - Certificate
- Coding Specialist - Certificate
- Customer Service Administrative Specialist - Certificate & Diploma
- Digital Arts: Web Design and Development - AS Degree
- Digital Arts: Computer Graphics - Certificate
- Healthcare Informatics - Certificate
- Health Information Technology (HIT) - AAS Degree
- Medical Secretary - AS & AAS Degree
- Medical Transcription - Diploma & Certificate
- Software Application Specialist - Certificate
Students that have never taken an online class using Desire2Learn, are required to take a short course that introduces them to that learning environment.
Students taking Internet courses complete weekly assignments at their own computers and communicate with their instructor by electronic mail and by using Desire2Learn. Students complete assignments, take tests, and complete all other coursework just as they would in an on-campus class.
At RCTC, students that have never taken an online class using Desire2Learn, are required to take a short course that introduces them to that learning environment.
| Points
for Prospective Online Students to Consider |
- Online courses give you greater freedom to schedule your work, but they also require more self-discipline.
- Some people learn best by interacting with other students face-to-face rather than electronically, online courses do not afford as much opportunity for face-to-face interaction.
- Online courses require you to work from written directions, without face-to-face explanations by the instructor. You can, however, email your instructor and classmates as much as needed.
- Online courses require at least as much time as attending classes and completing assignments for campus courses.
- Online courses use technology for teaching and communication. You will need to be comfortable with the use of technology, as well as eager to learn new techniques to succeed in class.