Virtual Classroom: InfoComm's Newest Education Offering

What is a Virtual Classroom?
A virtual classroom is an interactive, online course combining real time and self-paced study. A Virtual classroom uses the Internet to create a class you can visit any time, and from any location.  It brings the benefits of face-to-face learning to students spread out across the globe. This setup allows you to learn on your own schedule while still enabling you to interact with your instructor and fellow students.

Is Virtual Classroom Right for You?
Ask yourself if the following statements apply to you:

  • I want high-quality industry education, but I don’t want to travel to get it.
  • I like being able to ask questions and get answers in real time.
  • I learn from sharing ideas with my peers.
  • I feel comfortable with online tools like webinars and discussion boards.
  • I’m good at time management and keeping track of deadlines.

If this sounds like you, then you are the perfect virtual classroom student.

Benefits of Virtual Classroom
Nothing can replace the hands-on, interactive experience of being in the same room as your teacher and peers, but virtual classroom comes as close as possible. It combines the interaction and expert guidance of a classroom with the convenience of online education. A virtual classroom allows you to read and complete assignments from your own home or office, when you have time. You also get the live lectures and discussions other online courses may lack. No plane tickets, hotel rooms, or days away from work required!

Current Virtual Classroom Offerings
GEN113 CTS Prep Virtual Classroom
GEN109 Essentials of AV Technology Virtual Classroom

Comparison of Traditional Classroom, Virtual Classroom and Online Courses

   Traditional
 Virtual  Online
 
Lecture

In a physical classroom, by an instructor


Through the Internet, by an instructor (live and recorded)

 


Through the Internet, typically in text
 
Discussion
 
Face-to-face


Online discussion board and webinars

 

 
Email
 
Workbook
 
Print copy


PDF (purchase not included in course fee)

 


HTML and Flash
 
Asking Questions
 
Face-to-face


Online discussion board and webinars

 

 
Email

Coursework Assignments

Individual worksheets, group presentations, group discussions

Individual worksheets, group discussions

 None
 
Schedule


Determined by instructor

 
Partially determined by instructor

Determined by student