BYU-Idaho Online Courses -- what to expect...

1) Interaction

This online course follows the BYU-Idaho Learning Model. It includes collaborative learning activities designed to give you the opportunity to teach one another. Most lessons involve interaction with the instructor and with other students in both large and small groups.

2) Due Dates

This semester-based course has assignments due each week, including many lessons with multiple due dates in a week. Assignments typically can not be turned in after the due date. Students that have not participated in the course by the add/drop deadline will be automatically dropped.

3) Work Load = 3 hours per credit

The BYU-Idaho standard for student workload in courses is about 3-4 hours per week per credit hour (i.e. a 3-credit course would require approximately 9-12 hours of work per week). Plan a period of time in your daily schedule to work on the course.

4) Academic Performance

The expectations for student performance and outcomes are the same for on-campus and online courses.

5) A Team Approach to Learning

Course Creators: This online course has been created by a team of BYU-Idaho faculty along with course development specialists.

Course Instructor: A certified BYU-Idaho online instructor will facilitate the course and work closely with you and your peers. These instructors live in locations across the globe. Their contact information and office hours are posted in the course. Reach out to them with ideas, questions, or concerns you have in a course.

Support: The BYU-Idaho Online Support Center can help with any issues that may arise for you as an online student... a virtual ombudsman.

Tutoring: Most online courses have an online tutor.

6) Feedback

You will have opportunities throughout the course to evaluate the course and instructor. BYU-Idaho welcomes your feedback to improve the online learning experience for future students.