Select Learning online courses use a blended model of learning methods. Participants view the lectures via DVD, read assigned textbooks and articles, and participate in discussion in written form online. There is a 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 live chat for 1 hour. These are online chats (like instant messaging with a group) and are scheduled around week 3 or 4 and week 7 or 8 depending on the class.