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What is eLearning? eLearning is an electronic-based program more commonly referred to as online courses. It allows education to become accessible anytime and anywhere, providing the freedom to learn while fulfilling other commitments such as jobs and families. Although the MSVCC offers online courses on two different Learning Management Systems (LMS) - Blackboard and Desire2Learn, Blackboard is the primary LMS used at ICC. Online courses at ICC are offered as semester-based and short term classes with a timeline that includes registration, withdrawal, and final exam deadlines similar to on-campus courses. Online courses receive the same credit hours as traditional courses and tuition is the same for online and traditional courses. MSVCC policy states that instructors may require onsite attendance up to 25% of the class time, so read course information closely at the beginning of the semester for specific details. All online students enrolled in ICC courses are required to take at least two proctored tests during the semester. For test security a student will report to his/her area community college for a major proctored test and a final exam. Students wishing to take the proctored exams at the ICC Fulton or Tupelo campus should schedule appointments online using the ICC appointment software. Students may take their exams at other approved statewide proctor sites or email/call Tracy George at tcgeorge@iccms.edu/662-862-8266 or Melinda Lentz at mglentz@iccms.edu/662-862-8466 to have an out of state or country proctor site approved. |
