- Las Positas College
- Spring 2021
- In-Person & Hybrid Classes
Spring 2021
Explanation of Terms used in the Online Course Schedule
To protect the health and safety of our community during the pandemic, LPC will offer most courses in a virtual format for Spring 2021. Visit www.laspositascollege.edu/spring2021 for resources to support online learning and services, including a current Class Schedule. Use the resource below to guide your choice about the types of online classes available.
Section number identifiers:
- A01 = Asynchronous
- S01 = Synchronous
- B01 = Both; Combination of synchronous and asynchronous
- H01 = Hybrid
Terms to know:
Asynchronous
A class taught 100% only online for the entire duration of the course. The course materials and assignments will be made available by the faculty for students to access on their own time. Class does not meet at regular set time online. Students do not need to come to campus unless they are required to pick up materials.
This is what it looks like in the schedule:
Synchronous
A class taught 100% online in which the instructor and students are required to meet at a set time online in order to engage, review, and discuss course materials and assignments. All the regular class occurs remotely through ConferZoom in the Canvas platform. Students do not need to come to campus unless they are required to pick up materials.
This is what it looks like in the schedule:
Both (combo of asynchronous and synchronous)
A class that is taught 100% online with a combination of asynchronous and synchronous instruction, which means that portions of the course will be delivered live at scheduled times through ConferZoom while other instruction will be available in Canvas during the term. Students do not need to come to campus unless they are required to pick up materials.
This is what it looks like in the schedule:
Hybrid Asynchronous or Synchronous (Online) with Face-to-Face Components
Class content will be delivered online through Canvas (asynchronously or synchronously) except for specified days of the week that will meet on campus as listed in the schedule.
This is what it looks like in the schedule:
- Admissions & Records Office
- Bookstore
- Campus Safety & Security
- Child Development Center
- Computer Center
- Counseling Department
- Disability Resource Center
- Financial Aid Office
- Library
- Math Help
- Online College Info & Resources
- Online Learning
- Preparing for Online Learning
- Reading & Writing Center
- Smart Shop Series Workshops
- Student Health & Wellness Center
- Technology Loan Request Form
- Tutorial Center