Select Learning online courses use a blended model of learning methods. Participants view the lectures via DVD or streaming, read assigned textbooks and articles, and participate in discussion in written form online. There is a video conference call orientation before the sessions start that provides the opportunity for
- verbal introductions,
- instructions about the class website,
- and a learning covenant between the members of the class.
The courses generally follow this weekly pattern:
Sometime Friday-Monday of each week
- read the assigned readings
- watch the lectures on DVD
- post your discussion essay by Monday evening
Tuesday-Thursday
- respond to at least 2 of your classmates essays (respond first to those with no responses or the fewest responses)
- prepare for the key question essay
Thursday-Friday
- post to the key question essay
- Respond to at least 2 people
Variation: In 2 sessions instead of the second essay, there will be a video discussion hour.
