“In an Online class (synchronous,* asynchronous,** or online mix***), all required contact hours are online. Contact includes instruction, learning activities, and interactions (both student-student and/or student-instructor). All the classwork, examinations, quizzes, writing assignments, lab work, etc. are fully online. All Synchronous class meeting days/times must be listed in the schedule of classes for students.”
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Online Learning Website
Hundreds of online courses are offered by Hostos Community College on Blackboard, and this number is steadily increasing, with more faculty and students opting to engage in online learning. The Office of Educational Technology created the Online Learning website to provide resources for faculty and students interested in exploring online learning.
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*Asynchronous Hours
Asynchronous courses do not require you to log in to your virtual classroom at a specified time. Asynchronous classes allow students to access class materials and assignments asynchronously on a flexible schedule; however, assignment deadlines and exam days/times are maintained and included on the class syllabus. All instruction, learning activities, interactions (both student-student and/or student-instructor), class work, examinations, quizzes, writing assignments, lab work, etc. are fully online following the deadlines set by the instructor. Learn more…
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**Synchronous Hours
Synchronous class meetings resemble traditional on-campus in-person classes in that students must be (virtually) present at the same time. Though they are conducted virtually, synchronous classes meet in real-time.
Students must commit to scheduled class times and sign onto their virtual learning platform on schedule. During these classes, students engage with the instruction during online lessons and presentations and even have virtual class discussions.
Assignment deadlines and exam days/times are maintained and included in the class syllabus. All synchronous class meeting days/times must be listed in the schedule of classes for students. Per best practices, instructors should make effective use of learning management systems for the posting of class materials and submission of class assignments. Learn more…
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***Online Mix Hours
Online Mix modality refers to a combination of online synchronous meetings and
asynchronous, deadline-based online work. All instruction, learning activities, interactions (both student-student and/or student-instructor), class work, examinations, quizzes, writing assignments, lab work, etc. are fully online following the deadlines set by the instructor. Learn more…