Blackboard is MCC’s learning management system. It is an online system where instructors maintain courses. Students use Blackboard on a regular basis to access their online and hybrid courses. Many traditional, or face-to-face, courses also utilize Blackboard for syllabi, grades, and other class information.
Muskegon Community College Distance Education Advisory Committee evaluates all new online and hybrid courses, as well as existing courses for which a new instructor is assigned. This rubric was adapted from the Blackboard Exemplary Course Rubric.
An online class is remote learning where teaching takes place over the Internet. Online classes are offered asynchronously and synchronously. Asynchronous classes do not have a scheduled meeting time or location. Instruction occurs anytime and anywhere. Internet access is required.
The hybrid class is a blend of scheduled class time and asynchronous online learning.
Asynchronous classes are ideal for self-disciplined learners wanting more control over time and location of their learning.