About eLearning

SSCC eLearning provides distance learning opportunities for students in support of the College’s vision, mission, and values.

Instruction through distance learning meets the same standards and academic rigor as its traditional partners by adhering to the guidelines outlined in the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Distance Education Policy Statement and meeting the requirements outlined in the Shelton State Community College eLearning Handbook.

Distance Learning

According to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges Distance and Correspondence Education Policy Statement, distance learning is “a formal educational process in which the majority of the instruction (interaction between students and instructors and among students) in a course occurs when students and instructors are not in the same place. Instruction may be synchronous or asynchronous. A distance education course may use the internet; one-way and two-way transmissions through open broadcast, closed circuit, cable, microwave, broadband lines, fiber optics, satellite, or wireless communication devices; audio conferencing; or video cassettes, DVDs, and CD-ROMs if used as part of the distance learning course or program.”

The Mission of Shelton State eLearning

Shelton State Community College is a comprehensive institution committed to providing the community with innovative and accessible learning opportunities to advance academic excellence, cultural enrichment, workforce training, and economic development.

The eLearning Department strives to help the College achieve its mission statement by promoting student success in distance education courses, fostering innovation, promoting professional development for distance education faculty, evaluating distance education courses for quality in design and content, and supporting students and faculty in their use of technology.

eLearning Course Delivery Methods

There are several types of delivery methods for SSCC eLearning courses.

Online (ONL) — Online courses are delivered asynchronously. There are no required face-to-face sessions within the course and no requirements for on-campus activity. Faculty interact with students through assignments, discussion posts, email, office hours, and other electronic/virtual means. Identity verification will be required using the College’s approved verification process.

Virtual (VIRT) — Online courses are delivered asynchronously. There are no required face-to-face sessions within the course and no requirements for on-campus activity. Faculty interact with students through assignments, discussion posts, email, office hours, and other electronic/virtual means. Identity verification will be required using the College’s approved verification process.

Videoconference (VID) – Videoconference courses meet in an approved instructional site equipped for remote video instruction. The instructor and students will interact via two-way video. Students are expected to attend class in the videoconference classroom on the days and times specified in the class schedule. Identity verification will be required using the College’s approved verification process.

Hybrid Classroom (HYBCL) – Hybrid classroom courses require a combination of online and in-person activities, with 50% or less of the course content requiring online interaction. Some elements will have specified days, times, and locations when attendance is expected. Identity verification will be required using the College’s approved verification process.

Hybrid Online (HYBON) – Hybrid online courses require a combination of online and in-person activities, with more than 50% of the course content requiring online interaction. Some elements will have specified days, times, and locations when attendance is expected. Identity verification will be required using the College’s approved verification process.

HyFlex (FLEX) – HyFlex courses feature highly flexible course delivery models that offer students multiple options for receiving instruction and participating in course activities. These may include a mix of face-to-face, online, virtual, and/or videoconference. Available options may vary by course and by instructor and are subject to local College policy. Students should inquire about expectations for participation/attendance before registering for a Hyflex course. Identity verification for students participating online may be required using the College’s approved verification process.

Proctoring

All SSCC eLearning courses require students to verify their identity using proctored assessments. All students are required to present a valid form of photo identification at the time of the proctored assessments. Proctored assessments may be administered on campus by the instructor, by Shelton State Community College Testing and Assessment personnel, by the Shelton State eLearning Resource Center, by a testing center affiliated with the National College Testing Association (NCTA), or through the College’s remote proctoring system.

The College’s current remote proctoring system is Honorlock. This system uses a webcam and screen recordings to ensure proper student identification and a secure testing environment and must be completed using a desktop or laptop computer through the Google Chrome web browser.

No fees are charged to Shelton State students for proctored exams administered on campus by the instructor, the SSCC Testing and Assessment lab, the eLearning Resource Center, or through Honorlock. Fees may be charged for non-SSCC proctoring services. Students are responsible for any fees associated with these services. Students should review the current technical requirements for remote proctoring via Honorlock prior to registering for a course.