Instructional Modes

While the Michigan Tech experience is based on in-person teaching and learning, the University also offers courses and programs designed to fit the needs of nontraditional learners. No matter the method of course delivery, all Michigan Tech courses and programs provide a rigorous learning experience. Students should expect to spend at least 45 hours of effort for each course credit.

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Instructional Characteristics by Mode
  In‑Person Blended
In‑Person
Remote Blended
Remote
Online
Students are required to meet on campus at regularly scheduled times X X      
Course resources are delivered entirely online using virtual technologies     X X X
Students are not required to be on campus     X X X
Students are not required to attend classes at set meeting times         X
Course resources are delivered through online tools and require internet access and computer resources X X X X X

Definitions

Definitions of Course-Level Instructional Modalities1

1Instructional-modality definitions adapted from OLC Definitions of E-Learning Courses and Programs Version 2.0 April 4, 2015

Definitions for Program-Level Delivery Modalities