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Looking for a flexible
schedule?
Consider taking an Internet or Hybrid
class at Trinity Valley Community College.
Distance Learning refers to courses that are
offered outside of a traditional classroom using
a variety of technologies for delivery. Distance
Learning courses provide more flexible
scheduling options and the opportunity to
participate from convenient locations.
All TVCC distance learning students are entitled to the same rights and privileges or services as the students served in face-to-face or traditional classrooms. Please consult the online
TVCC catalog for specific information about TVCC Student Services.
Internet
Courses
An internet course allows
you to take courses from home by accessing a
Trinity Valley Community College virtual
classroom of students via your personal computer
using internet access.
These courses are NOT truly self-paced as
they are scheduled to run concurrent with
on-campus courses during the standard fall,
spring, and summer semesters.
Internet courses typically have deadlines
for finishing tests and turning in assignments,
which are noted in the course syllabus.
Most internet students will gain access
to their classes through our learning management
system known as TVCC E-courses.
Some TVCC
courses, however, do not use this learning
management system.
Please refer to your syllabus for
specific details about the course delivery.
To maximize success in the course, you
should log in to your course
at
least three times per week to stay
abreast of the course announcements,
discussions, and assignments.
Classes typically require supervised
testing, which can be completed at the TVCC
Testing Center.
Because the hours of the TVCC testing
centers vary, it is recommended that you call
ahead to reserve an appointment to test.
Hybrid
Courses
In hybrid classes, a
significant amount of the course learning
activity is moved online, typically to a
learning management system.
This allows for a reduction of time spent
in the classroom.
Traditional face-to-face instruction is
reduced by not eliminated.
The hybrid course model is also referred
to as blended.
Virtual
College of Texas (VCT)
The Virtual College of
Texas (VCT) is a consortium of Texas community
colleges that offer courses to students who are
unable to find a specific course at their area
college.
If you are attending TVCC and the
course(s) that you need for your degree is/are
not offered by TVCC, you may reserve space in a
class at another VCT college.
Credit for the class will be transcripted
through TVCC
If you are interested in
searching/registering for a VCT course, go to
the VCT website
and click on schedule to search for the
desired course.
When you locate it, contact the TVCC
Distance Learning Office (903)675-6324 for
further assistance.
NOTE: It will normally take
at least a week for a VCT course to be approved
and a section number created for that class.
You may NOT register for this class if it
is NOT approved and a section number is not
created.
All approved VCT classes will be posted
on
the
VCT website. NOTE: If the class is not on TVCCs Local
Course Schedule, you will NOT be allowed to
register for that course.
Instructional Television (ITV)
Instructional Television (ITV)
courses use recorded video programs in addition
to textbooks and other course materials.
Students view ITV programs at home on cable
television, in TVCC libraries, or by renting
tapes from a distributor for the semester.
Library Resources
Library resources are
available online to distance learning students.
Visit the
TVCC LRC website
and
select All campuses.
For further assistance, contact the
LRC
staff.
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