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Thursday, October 22, 2009
Telecourses losing out to online learning options - Coryn Crain, Tyler College Pow Wow
Although telecourses have been around for many years, TJC is one of the only campuses in Texas that still offers these courses, because of the popularity of the Internet and online learning. " Telecourses are often expensive and is costing TJC a lot of money. The cost of DVD lectures and other appliances are estimated at of $60 per student," said Gay Howard, VCT coordinator. Although, the cost is expensive to TJC, students do not have to pay more for their supplies. Online learning is quickly replacing this form of instruction. Instructors like Mrs. Adams have adopted a manual where students can complete assignments and keep up with due dates and test dates to make her telecourse more effective. Some students still want telecourses due to their lack of computer skills or inability to understand the online environment.
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