Student Experiences Online at QC

Online Courses at Quincy College 

Whether you are taking one course or completing your degree online, Quincy College has the courses, instructors, and support to help you achieve your goals. Our online student experience offers the flexibility and convenience necessary for the work-life-learn balance of the 21st Century. Whether you attend part-time or full-time, we offer a variety of course offerings throughout the semester to help you organize and learn how to learn effectively.

We recognize that you are a busy person with a busy life, so we have created an online learning model that works with you and for you. You will find flexible course scheduling throughout each semester with our 15-week, 10-week, and 7-week options. In addition to on-campus classes, Quincy College offers five types of online learning experiences: Online Synchronous, Online Asynchronous, Blended Online, Hybrid and Hyflex Courses.

Check on the Comparison Table to learn about the different formats of online courses:

Comparison Table – Course Format

What is online synchronous  learning like at Quincy College?

• Online synchronous courses are fully online and follow a schedule with specific dates and times for mandatory, live sessions using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. During the live sessions, you will engage with your instructor and classmates in real-time. These sessions typically include lectures, discussions, Q&A sessions, and collaborative activities.
• Online synchronous courses provide a lot of social interaction such as real-time support, communication, collaboration, discussion, and sharing using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Canvas.
• Online synchronous  course materials such as instructional videos, and activities such as quizzes or homework submission with due dates are managed online in Canvas.

This course experience works best for:

• Students who have time to attend scheduled, live class meetings online using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Students who have a quiet, physical place to be without distractions during the scheduled, mandatory, live sessions.
• Students who feel comfortable using technology such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Canvas.
• Students who have technology, such as a laptop, webcam, and microphone, to interact with the course material, submit assignments and assessments online using Canvas, and attend mandatory class sessions using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

What is online asynchronous learning like at Quincy College?

• Online asynchronous courses at Quincy College are fully online and do not have a set class time in which you need to be at your computer. You will have the chance to interact with your professor and classmates for voluntary, live sessions using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. These sessions typically include content review, discussions, Q&A sessions, and collaborative activities.
• Online asynchronous  courses provide ways to engage with your instructors and peers, through online discussions, group work, peer to peer feedback and the voluntary, live sessions using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Online asynchronous  course materials such as instructional videos, and activities such as quizzes or homework submission are managed and submitted online in Canvas.

This course experience works best for:

• Independent, self-directed learners who like the flexibility to balance their own work-life-learn schedules.
• Students who have effective, time management skills to manage online course expectations such as viewing instructional content, pre-recorded lectures, and submitting assignments and assessments online. Keep in mind that asynchronous online courses do not have a set class time in which you need to be at your computer.
• Students who feel comfortable using technology such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Canvas.
• Students who have technology, such as a laptop, webcam, and microphone, to interact with the course material, submit assignments and assessments online using Canvas, and attend voluntary class sessions using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.

What is online blended  learning like at Quincy College?

• Online blended courses follow a schedule with specific dates and times for mandatory, live sessions using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. During the live sessions, you will engage with your instructor and classmates in real-time. These sessions typically include time to practice new skills, discussions, Q&A sessions, and collaborative activities.
• Online blended courses provide social interaction such as real-time support, communication, collaboration, discussion, and sharing using Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Canvas.
• Online blended  courses use the flipped classroom model. This means that students watch online lectures and interact with other course materials to learn new information before the mandatory, live class sessions. During the mandatory, live sessions students practice applying new information with their classmates while getting feedback and guidance from their professor.
• Blended online course materials such as instructional videos, and activities such as quizzes or homework submission are managed and submitted online in Canvas.

This course experience works best for:

• Independent, self-directed learners who like the flexibility to balance their own work-life-learn schedules.
• Students who have the time to attend the scheduled, mandatory live sessions using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Students who have a quiet, physical place to be without distractions during scheduled, mandatory live sessions.
• Students who feel comfortable using technology such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Canvas.
• Students who have technology, such as a laptop, webcam, and microphone, to interact with the course materials and submit assignments and assessments online using Canvas.

What is hybrid learning like at Quincy College?

• Hybrid courses are designed for students to enjoy course content online, in combination with scheduled, mandatory, on campus class meetings to interact with instructors and peers.
• Hybrid course materials such as instructional videos, and activities such as quizzes or homework submission are managed and submitted online in Canvas.
• Individual programs may require a different number of on campus hours, but no less than six hours, often delivered in three on campus class meetings throughout the semester.

This course experience works best for:

• Independent, self-directed learners who like the flexibility to balance their own work-life-learn schedules.
• Students who have effective time management skills to manage online course expectations such as viewing instructional content, pre-recorded lectures, and submitting assignments and assessments online.
• Students who have time to attend scheduled, mandatory class meetings on campus.
• Students who feel comfortable using technology such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Canvas.
• Students who have technology, such as a laptop, webcam, and microphone, to interact with the course materials and submit assignments and assessments online using Canvas.

What is hyflex learning like at Quincy College?

• Hyflex courses meet on campus and online at the same time during mandatory, scheduled dates.
• Students have the choice to attend class on campus or online. When attending class online via Zoom, students will engage with their instructor and classmates attending on campus in real-time.
• Students must attend scheduled classes either on campus or online.
• Hyflex course materials such as instructional videos, and activities such as quizzes or homework submission with due dates are managed online in Canvas.

This course experience works best for:

• Independent, self-directed learners who like the flexibility to balance their own work-life-learn schedules.
• Students who have the time to attend scheduled, mandatory classes on campus or online using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Students who have a quiet, physical place to be without distractions when attending virtually using Zoom or Microsoft Teams.
• Students who feel comfortable using technology such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Canvas.
• Students who have technology, such as a laptop, webcam, and microphone, to interact with the course materials and submit assignments and assessments online using Canvas.

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