It was just two years ago that CCAC introduced Distance Education to meet the needs of students unable to attend classes during traditional times. Distant education is the wave of the future and I feel I am among the few pioneers in this type of education. Indeed, students like Olshock are serving as agents of change for educational institutions across the country. Colleges and universities are striving to meet the demand and maintain the academic quality of degrees earned in this brave new world of education. It really is a challenge, said CCAC s Associate Professor of Biology Marlene McCall.
Students really have to figure out a lot of things on their own.
Although electronic education encourages independent thinking, instructors are as close as a click of a mouse. Teachers can also be reached by phone, fax or email. CCAC faculty are responsible for teaching the classes and maintaining the academic standards of these programs. This is accomplished by a thorough curriculum review that ensures both traditional classroom instruction and Distance Education classes cover the same territory. While E-ed is popular among all segments of the population, it seems to be particularly attractive to women with young children.