Blended Delivery and Nontraditional Face-to-Face Courses

• Overview of Blended Delivery
• Independent Study
• Fast Track/Weekend Courses

In addition to Internet-based delivery modes, we also offer courses through mixed (or blended) delivery modes and accelerated formats, such as 5- or 8-week FastTrack courses, and Weekend Courses. We also offer Independent Study.

These flexible learning options are designed to meet the needs of students whose schedules do not fit into traditional class times. Here at the CTL, we are prepared to offer support for faculty who teach through these deliver modes. Please read further to learn more about effective teaching through these nontraditional formats.

Blended courses require less time in a face-to-face classroom setting on campus, but may require students to use the Internet or a local public library to access learning resources. To be successful in any nontraditional course, both faculty and student must commit to teaching and learning in an unorthodox way. This commitment usually requires initiative, dedication, and lots of time and effort for all involved.

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Independent Study
Independent Study courses allow students study the same course materials and complete the same assignments as a traditional course, but while working independently with faculty mentoring and guidance.

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Fast Track/Weekend Courses
Accelerated courses are designed to meet the same course objectives as traditional courses, but over a shorter period of time than the 16-week semester. These courses tend to be rather intense and require dedication on the part of both student and faculty.

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