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About eLearning Courses

What are eLearning courses?
The term "eLearning" is used to describe courses wherein the student/teacher contact takes place via the World Wide Web, or in combination with traditional face-to-face classroom instruction as in the case of hybrid classes.

We offer the following course types (detailed explanations follow):
ONLINE ~ HYBRID ~ FACE-TO-FACE

What is an ONLINE course?
LBCC Online courses are available to students at home or work and are delivered via the World Wide Web. They are complete courses which may include lectures, notes, class discussion, assignments, and exams, among other features. The World Wide Web is used as a research tool and allows students to communicate with each other and the instructor through web pages and email. Students should have basic World Wide Web, email and computer skills. Students are expected to log on regularly and respond to online discussions and email. Students must have access to the World Wide Web through their own provider. Internet access is available on-campus in computer labs and the library. Free email access is provided to all registered students.

LBCC is proud to offer the Moodle Learning Management System for online course resource delivery.

What is a HYBRID course?
Hybrid courses require approximately half of the normal in classroom attendance by combining two or more delivery styles. A online component is used as an alternative to the remaining portion of the instruction that a student would otherwise have received on campus. Internet Portion: For the World Wide Web portion of a hybrid course, students should have regular access to a computer with an Internet connection. Students should have basic Web, email and computer skills. In Class Portion: A hybrid course still has regular face-to-face class meetings, but usually only about half the meetings of a traditional course. A hybrid course meets for the first time on the date and time identified in the class schedule.

What is a FACE-TO-FACE course?
A face-to-face course is a typical class that meets on the Albany main campus or at one of several satellite campuses. Check the course schedule for dates, days and times of the class sessions.

How do I enroll in a eLearning course?
Students register for an eLearning class the same way they do for a regular LBCC course. For additional information visit "Frequently Asked Questions" .

When do I attend class?
Most LBCC eLearning classes use the first class meeting listed in online and printed schedules for class orientation at LBCC's Albany campus or elsewhere. Orientation is an important part of being successful in an eLearning class, as these orientations focus on course content rather than technical skills. Students who do not attend orientation for hybrid or face-to-face courses may be dropped from the class. If you cannot attend a scheduled orientation please contact your instructor. NOTE: Some courses, such as Medical Terminology have an online orientation only.