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Online Learning FAQ

Below are answers or resources to answer many of your questions whether your class in entirely online or has online components

Online Learning – Overview

What is the difference between face to face classes, hybrid and online?
A face-to-face class (F2F) will be just like a traditional class. Lectures, labs, recitations, etc. will all occur in a classroom
If your class is online, all of the learning will occur in on online environment. You will not be required to meet in person with your class or your instructor; however, you will still have deadlines and meeting times like a F2F class. Hybrid classes are face-to-face classes that meet partially in the classroom and partially online. This generally means that you will meet less frequently on campus and do a portion of your work in one of our online systems
Self-paced classes are online classes that are “on your own time”. You can start a self-paced class and complete assignments in your own time. Online or Hybrid classes offered at Mines will not be self-paced unless specifically stated by the instructor.

How much time should I spend on my online or hybrid class?

Can I do online work at my own pace?

Is online learning easier? Will as learn as much as in a face to face class?

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