Each telecourse includes televised lessons, a text, as well as procedures for orientation, discussion, assignments and examinations. A member of the full-time faculty at Georgia Perimeter College coordinates each course. Although telecourse study is based primarily in the home, you are expected to interact with the instructor on a regular basis. Most of the time these interactions will be by telephone or e-mail or office visits. These opportunities will enable you to ask your instructor the questions you think have not been answered in the textbook or on television.
Telecourse study requires self-discipline.
The viewing of lessons and completion of assignments take a good deal of time. You will want to think carefully about your personal obligations in order to master successfully the number of telecourses you have chosen. Many telecourses are being developed with the added options of computer use and electronic communication to supplement the traditional video and course materials and to aid in the completion of the course. Students with access to computers can use them to help with assignment preparations, notes, questions, attachments, and communication with faculty and other students. These teleweb courses are listed in the schedule of classes with a note that computer access and literacy are recommended for better success in completion of the telecourse.