Definitions of Types of Distance Learning Courses

The following terms describe the instructional methods used to deliver distance learning courses at Athens Technical College:

• Online — Online courses are taught using the Internet, with the bulk of the course content, activities, and interactions occurring online. Online courses require at least one proctored activity. 
• Hybrid — Courses are taught primarily via the Internet and partially face via face-to-face instruction on campus (Example: Monday/Wednesday on campus; all other coursework online).
• Web-enhanced — Online resources are used to supplement face-to-face classroom instruction. The web-based component of the courses support classroom instruction and may require students to use the Internet to interact with one another and instructors, to review content, do research, complete and/or submit assignments, or take tests. Almost all courses offered at the college are, at minimum, web-enhanced.
• Video-conferencing — Face-to-face course taught at two or more locations at the same time. The course is delivered by interactive audio/video technologies with instructor teaching in one of the classroom locations and broadcasting to the other classroom location.