Online Learning

What is online learning?

Online learning is a formal educational process in which the majority of the instruction (interaction between students and faculty and among students) in a course occurs when students and faculty are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. Online learning may employ correspondence study, audio, video, and/or computer technologies.

What is My Platt College?

Flexibility without giving up quality-as a Platt College student, you can access web-based courses using any Internet connection, anytime, anywhere. 24/7 access allows you to complete assignments, interact with other students in the class through discussions, and communicate with your instructor at your convenience.  My Platt College simply put is learning at YOUR fingertips. 

Online Learning Statement of Mission at Platt College:

The primary purpose of online learning at Platt College is to maximize student access to courses through the use of web-based delivery systems.  Online Learning at Platt College integrates the assets of the college to provide a teaching and learning environment for online learners comparable to that provided to on-campus students. Support services are available to both online learners and faculty that help to provide quality education that is conveniently accessed.

Online learning at Platt College is consistent with and supports the college's strategic plan and the college’s mission of offering quality undergraduate education while providing graduates with competencies, skills and levels of education for employment and continued success in higher education.

Goals of Online Learning at Platt College:

• Enhance student accessibility and participation in online learning initiatives.
• Create an environment which facilitates the development of online learning instruction in response to student and community needs
• Encourage faculty participation in online learning initiatives and provide assistance and support in the development of courses, course materials, and use of instructional technology
• Help support faculty to use alternate means of instruction.
• Promote the availability and utilization of online learning courses as a viable option for pursuing education goals and for promoting life-long learning
• Ensure quality instruction in all online learning classes through assessment
• Embrace diversity in cultural backgrounds, personal characteristics and recognizes the free expression of ideas, opinions, and differences in people, and respects the rights of students, faculty, and staff
• Foster a strong work ethic and place fairness, objectivity, honesty, and accountability at the forefront of its policies and procedures in all aspects of the college

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