There are three types of classes at KCC: In-person, online and hybrid courses. For online and hybrid classes, students should be ready to ask and answer questions, participate in discussions, and take tests online. These courses require a reliable Internet connection (preferably high-speed). Students in online and hybrid courses must understand basic computing, email, word processing and Internet navigation.
Email helpdesk@kcc.edu or phone 815-802-8900 for more information regarding technology requirements.
The course delivery modes at KCC are:
In-person
For in-person classes, students attend class at a KCC location on specific times and days. There is face-to-face interaction between faculty and students in small class sizes.
Hybrid course
Hybrid courses combine face-to-face and online instruction and activities. A portion of the course instruction/content is delivered face-to-face in a classroom setting while a portion of the course instruction/content is delivered online through KCC’s learning management system (Canvas). Course instructors will explain specific course requirements to students in detail during their first on-campus meeting or online interaction.
Online course
All content/instruction is online and accessible through KCC’s learning management system (Canvas) with regular and substantive interaction between students and the instructor. Students can finish an online course without coming to KCC’s campus, but may be required to take tests/assessments in a pre-approved testing center.