| On-Campus | Meet in person on one of our eight campuses. | Learns best in a traditional classroom structure. Prefers live interaction with instructor and classmates. Seeks less technology-required learning. Wants access to tutoring and the library before or after class.
| Be sure to review the attendance policy outlined in the syllabus for each course before the semester begins. |
| Online (Asynchronous) | Meet deadlines, review course content, and complete projects and assignments independently. | Will make a proactive connection with instructors and resources for help when needed. Knows they are a highly independent and self-motivated learner. Manages their time well. Has access to a personal computer connected to the internet or can come to campus to use an MTC computer. Has completed a prior online class successfully (recommended.
| Completion of the Virtual Backpack is required to register for an “I” section (100% online) course. |
| Virtual (Synchronous) | Meet live on regular days and times using web conferencing software like Zoom. | Needs a more traditional classroom structure. Seeks interaction with instructor and classmates, but doesn’t necessarily have to be in the classroom. Has access to a personal computer connected to the internet or can come to campus to use an MTC computer. Maintains the ability to stay focused without sitting in a classroom. Has a quiet learning space off campus they can use (learning spaces are also available on campus).
| Completion of the Virtual Backpack is required to register for a "V" section (virtual lecture) course to help you understand how to use D2L. |
| Hybrid | Meet in a variety of ways - review days and times when registering to accommodate your schedule. | Needs a more traditional classroom structure to be successful. Knows they are a highly independent and self-motivated learner. Manages their time well. Has access to a personal computer connected to the internet or can come to campus to use an MTC computer. Has completed a prior online class successfully (recommended).
| Completion of the Virtual Backpack is required to register for a hybrid course to help you understand how to use D2L. |