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Course Formats & Definitions

Take this quick questionnaire and determine if an online course is right for you! Note: This assessment is for informational purposes only and is not required for enrollment.

Distance Learning Courses

Online Courses are taught using Blackboard. Assignments have deadlines, but students have the flexibility of studying where and when they want. Access to a camera and microphone may be required.

Remote Learning courses are taught using Zoom and Blackboard and require students to log in at the scheduled course times to interact with their instructor and classmates. Access to a camera and microphone are required.

Hybrid Online courses are taught using a combination of face-to-face and online activities. Face-to-face classes meet one day each week on campus at the scheduled course times and the remainder of the instructional time is completed online. Access to a camera and microphone may be required.

Concurrent Courses are taught simultaneously face-to-face (on campus) and remotely via a web conferencing platform at the scheduled course times.  Students register to attend the face-to-face section or the remote section. Access to a camera and microphone are required.

Hyflex courses are taught simultaneously face-to-face (on campus) and remotely via a web conferencing platform at the scheduled course times.  The online portion is taught using Blackboard, and assignments have deadlines. Students choose whether to attend class sessions face-to-face, remote, or online and can change modalities at their discretion. Access to a camera and microphone are required.

Delivery Mode Meeting Times Instructor/Peer Interaction Location Camera/Microphone 
Face to FaceSpecificIn person On campus no 
OnlineNot specific OnlineVirtual Specific for face-to-face & remote. Not specific for online.
RemoteSpecific Zoom Virtual yes 
Hybrid OnlineSpecific In-person & Online On Campus & Virtual yes 
ConcurrentSpecific In-person & Zoom On Campus & Virtual yes 
HyflexSpecific for face-to-face & remote. Not specific for online.In Person, Online & ZoomOn-campus, virtual & Zoom yes 

Additional Information:

  • All Courses have content on Blackboard
  • Courses learning outcomes are the same for face-to-face, remote, hybrid, online, concurrent, hyflex and online courses.

Minimum Technical Requirements:   

  • Regular access to computer/device with access to internet (cell phone is not acceptable)
  • Access to internet browsers such as Chrome, Safari, or Firefox
  • Access to PCCC student email
  • Basic Microsoft Office skills (PCCC provides all students with Microsoft Office 365 Suite)
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