Instruction Modes

The instruction mode refers to the way the class is delivered. The mode definitions are listed below.

  • In-Person – traditional face to face class, which may require some online work.
  • Online – these classes can be taken anywhere at any time of the day. The student is required to use their Western e-mail address and have access to a computer with Internet access. There are no face-to-face meeting requirements unless clearly communicated in advance in the class schedule. Students who have not previously taken an online class are encouraged to take Introduction to Online Learning, 10103120, prior to registering for an online course.
  • Blended – these classes combine traditional face-to-face classroom instruction with some online instruction. Actual class meeting times are reduced and online work is integrated into the course. The student is required to use their Western e-mail address and have access to a computer with Internet access in order to fully participate and receive the benefits of the course.
  • ITV = Interactive television - ITV classes originate at any of our seven campuses. Through television cameras and microphones, students are able to participate in classes that are available at more than one campus location.
  • Accelerated – the content of accelerated classes is condensed into a shorter time frame, which requires more work for the student in a shorter amount of time. This is accomplished using specific memory strategies, visualization and suggestion techniques, music, and environmental peripherals to elicit the improved learning results. It is not a faster way to receive a degree, just a different approach.
  • L= Open lab – open lab classes are for individuals who are self-motivated and do not require the structure of a face-to-face classroom experience.
  • ITV/Blended – these classes combine ITV and blended learning components. The ITV classes may originate from any one of our seven campuses and students participate through the use of television cameras and microphones in the classroom. The blended component of the classes includes online work that is integrated into the ITV format. Actual class meeting times may be reduced. The student is required to use their Western email address and have access to a computer with Internet access in order to fully participate and receive the benefits of the course.