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Although the traditional classroom is still the most popular educational delivery environment, distance learning options are becoming more common. Through flexible distance learning options, students can take courses to meet their needs and fit their busy schedules. Students can access educational, credit-based courses from home, work, or remote campuses through video-based telecourses, two-way interactive television and Internet courses.
Online Learning
The Internet is an effective vehicle for a variety of courses and programs. Internet courses allow students to communicate with faculty and fellow students anywhere in the world. Now, eTech College of Wisconsin provides access to hundreds of courses from all 16 technical colleges in one spot.
Telecourses
Telecourses allow students to view lectures via television or video cassette at times and locations most convenient to them.
Interactive Television (ITV)
Interactive Television is high-quality teleconferencing via a statewide, full-motion fiber optic network and compressed video technology. The Wisconsin Technical College Network connects all 16 colleges into one interactive television network. This allows students to access a variety of courses that are shared among the colleges.
Computer Based Training (CBT)
Students interested in upgrading skills in the areas of computer networking, operating systems and microcomputer applications, can enroll in interactive tutorial delivered over the Web.
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