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DISTANCE LEARNING

Distance Learning is any formal approach to learning whereby the instructor and learner are separated by time and/or distance.

What do I need before I can start a web-based course?

Distance learning web-based courses are taught via the Internet using UBlearns, the University at Buffalo's course management service. To participate in a web-based course you must have access to the following minimum hardware and software requirements before starting your course.

Technology

Click here for Student Computer Access requirements.

Creating "virtual classrooms"

Web-based courses are the fastest growing approach to distance learning. Millard Fillmore College offers credit courses via the Internet. This method of distance learning instruction allows you to take a course when it is most convenient for you through an Internet-linked computer.

Diversity of course subjects

MFC web-based courses are offered in a variety of subjects, including computing and network management, health and human services, nutrition, paralegal studies, and public relations/advertising. Please consult the MFC Class Schedule for specific course offerings or visit MFC's course descriptions webpage.

Am I a Distance Learner?

Ask yourself the following questions:

Am I self-motivated?
Can I work on my own without frequent supervision?
Do I have enough time to take a distance-learning course? (Some classes require scheduled online time.)
Am I computer literate, and do I have the proper equipment (a computer and modem or expanded basic cable television)?

INTERACTIVE VIDEO CONFERENCING

In addition to its online and telecourse capabilities for distance learning, Millard Fillmore College has access to UB's three videoconferencing facilities. Through this synchronous (real time) video, we are able to link to hundreds of sites in New York by fiber optic and to almost limitless sites through dial-up video. In the past MFC has conducted courses with Stanford University and has linked with conferences in Germany. This capability allows students in several locations to share the same learning experience simultaneously through two way video and audio. MFC through the offices of Distance Education and Videoconferencing Operations (DEVO) can tailor corporate and educational multi-point education using this technology. For further information consult the DEVO website or contact MFC's administrative offices.