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Introduction

LPC DE Mission Statement

The mission of the Distance Education program at LPC is to provide high-quality course offerings and programs that contribute to the academic success of students who need flexibility in their class schedules and/or prefer to learn in a non-traditional setting. Distance Education courses will increase the community’s access to higher education, contribute to the diversity of the College, and meet all of the standards of excellence set forth in traditional, on-campus courses. Faculty will receive ongoing instruction in current pedagogical and technical practices in Distance Education design, development, and delivery. Technical and academic support will be provided to students and faculty to ensure that the Distance Education program carries out the mission of the College.

Types of Distance Education

LPC offers both fully and partially online courses in a variety of formats to meet students' needs. All courses with online instruction are taught by qualified instructors who use technology to deliver instruction to student via the internet, the campus-supported Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas), and other approved instructional technologies (e.g. Zoom). DE Addendum, attached to the Course Outline of Record, document how regular and substantive interaction occurs between the instructor and students.

Fully Online Courses

At LPC, fully online courses include:

  • Asynchronous online: Instruction, coursework, and assessments take place on Canvas, with no required meetings. Students complete activities at the time of day or night most convenient to them, so long as they meet regularly scheduled due dates listed in the syllabus. Sections begin with "A" in the schedule.
  • Synchronous online: All class meetings occur live online via Zoom on dates and times listed in the schedule. Students access Zoom meetings and submit coursework via Canvas. Sections begin with "S."
  • Both Asynchronous/Synchronous: Some scheduled live, online meetings on Zoom are combined with online asynchronous activities on Canvas. Sections begin with "B."

Hybrid Courses

A Hybrid course combines some face-to-face class time with some online instruction. On-campus meetings, listed in the schedule, might include orientations, assessments, scheduled class meetings, or other required activities. Sections begin with "H" in the schedule. Learn more about hybrid courses at LPC.

HyFlex Courses

A HyFlex (Hybrid Flexible) course allows students the choice of attending class on campus or online each week. Online modalities may include synchronous and/or asynchronous online instruction. These courses are identified as "HF" in the schedule. Learn more about HyFlex courses at LPC.

Distance Education Outcomes

Upon completion of the Distance Education program at LPC, students will be able to:

  • Interact with the instructor online
  • Interact with classmates online
  • Communicate effectively online
  • Navigate their course(s)
  • Utilize online support services (e.g. tutoring, counseling, etc.)
  • Troubleshoot problems
  • Contact technical support
  • Manage their time efficiently
  • Utilize a desktop, laptop, or mobile device for class purposes
  • Utilize the LPC Library website 

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