Students not taking the courses can still receive the discount with proper student identification. It's a second front door to the college. School officials hope eventually to permit students to complete entire IT degrees online. Because the cable modem speed is so fast, professors can include videos and music in their courses. Online courses offer new educational opportunities for people who cannot fit conventional classes in their schedules, Bell said.
Students can access the online courses at any time.
The cable modem access will allow John Edwards, associate professor of information technology, to offer a Web site design course, including video demonstrations, entirely online. Edwards said that although professors find the new option exciting, preparing for online courses takes two to three times longer than conventional classes. Whereas, if you're doing it online, you have to script it. Professors will also offer a few Saturday sessions on campus each semester for students to meet each other and professors in person. For a schedule of online courses for credit, call Macon State office of admission at 471-2800.