Teaching and Class Modalities
Seated (Synchronous)
100% seated in a classroom with a scheduled day and time for classes and exams. Regular and substantive interaction contact with the faculty via the LMS, office hours, email and arranged calls or web conferences.
| Schedule Expectations | Tuition Charges | Student Service Fees | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class will be scheduled with day(s)/time(s) in a campus classroom |
Regular Instruction Charges Out of State Tuition* |
Standard Student Services Fees | TRAD (Traditional) |
*Actual charges on students’ accounts may reflect tuition waivers, scholarships, program fees, etc.
Blended (Synchronous or Synchronous/Asynchronous)
Blended consists of a seated class component and either an asynchronous or synchronous component.
The seated component consists of regularly scheduled synchronous meeting day and time in a classroom for classes and exams. The seated component will constitute 40%–60% of course instructional time.
The asynchronous component consists of 100% online through the LMS with no scheduled time or place to meet, but regular and substantive interaction with the faculty through the LMS system, email and arranged calls, or web conferences.
The synchronous, web conferencing component consists of a regularly scheduled, synchronous virtual meeting time with class conducted through ZOOM or another web conferencing tool.
Scheduled day(s) and times for both the on-campus and web-conferencing portions of the class are provided upon registration. Faculty will have regular and substantive interaction with students via the LMS, office hours, email and arranged calls or web conferences.
| Schedule Expectations | Tuition Charges | Student Service Fees | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Class will be scheduled with day(s)/time(s) in a campus classroom AND EITHER Online OR Web Conference |
Regular Instruction Charges Out of State Tuition* |
Standard Student Services Fees | BLND (Blended) |
*Actual charges on students’ accounts may reflect tuition waivers, scholarships, program fees, etc.
Web Conference (Synchronous)
Web conference consists of a regularly scheduled, synchronous virtual meeting time with class conducted through ZOOM or another web conferencing tool. The syllabus will provide the date for exams. Regular and substantive interaction will be made with the faculty via the LMS, office hours, email and arranged calls or web conferences.
| Schedule Expectations | Tuition Charges | Student Service Fees | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Class will be scheduled with day(s)/time(s), delivered virtually via a web conference tool (Zoom, Brightspace, MS Teams, etc.) |
Web Conference Does NOT Charge Out of State Tuition
|
Online/Distance Student Service Fees | CNCT (Web Conference) |
Online (Asynchronous)
100% online through the LMS with no scheduled time or place to meet, but regular and substantive interaction with the faculty through the LMS system, email and arranged calls, or web conferences. The syllabus will provide the date for online only exams with a minimum 24-hour window for completion and some may require tech-supported proctoring.*
| Schedule Expectations | Tuition Charges | Student Service Fees | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
|
No scheduled day(s)/time(s) |
Internet Based Instruction Does NOT Charge Out of State Tuition |
Online/Distance Student Service Fees |
INET (Internet) |
*A minimum 48-hour window, with at least one weekend day, is recommended for all classes but required for classes delivered as part of a 100% online program. There may be cases where a physical proctoring location would work better for select students (e.g., ADA accommodation). Any additional cost for test proctoring must be specified at the time of registration.
Online Video (Asynchronous)
Online video with no scheduled time or place to meet and with a substantial online lecture component, but regular and substantial interaction with the faculty via the LMS, office hours, email and arranged calls or web conferences. The syllabus will provide the date for online only exams with a minimum 24-hour window for completion and some may require tech-supported proctoring.*
| Schedule Expectations | Tuition Charges | Student Service Fees | Instructional Method |
|---|---|---|---|
|
No scheduled day(s)/time(s) |
Internet Based Instruction Does NOT Charge Out of State Tuition |
Online/Distance Student Service Fees |
ONLV (Online-Video) |
*A minimum 48-hour window, with at least one weekend day, is recommended for all classes but required for classes delivered as part of a 100% online program. There may be cases where a physical proctoring location would work better for select students (e.g., ADA accommodation), but it should be the exception and only upon student request. Any additional cost for test proctoring must be specified at the time of registration.
Definitions
- Synchronous instruction is characterized by class time that takes place at a specific day(s)/time(s), in a specific space. Student learning is interactive and happens in real time.
- Asynchronous instruction is characterized by no schedule days/time for class time.
- LMS represents the learning management system. The most widely used learning management system at Missouri State University is Brightspace.
- Per HLC policy, substantive interaction is engaging students in teaching learning
and assessment, consistent with the content under discussion, and also includes at
least two of the following.
- Providing direct instruction;
- Assessing or providing feedback on student’s coursework;
- Providing information or responding to questions about the content of a course or competency; Facilitating a group discussion regarding the content of the course or competency; or,
- Other instructional activities approved by the institution’s or the program’s accrediting agency.