Class Modality

LCC offers a variety of in-person and online class options each quarter. 

Here are some helpful tips you should know before enrolling in classes.Modalities are so important & tell you how you will be expected to engage in class. 

To view the list of classes being offered in-person, hybrid, flexible, or online (either synchronous or asynchronous) each quarter, follow these steps:

  • View the Quarterly Class Schedule​ on our webpage;
  • Select Lower Columbia College;
  • Select the term (Summer 2024);
  • Enter the subject you are looking for in the "Subject begins with" field (Ex: ENGL, MATH, ACCT, etc.);
  • Select the Instruction Mode if you have a preference (in-person, hybrid, online synchronous, etc.);
  • Select Search;

100% Face-to-Face Instruction:

In-Person

In-person instruction is delivered in a designated classroom, and may use the online learning management system (Canvas) for informational purposes. Days and times are listed for when students must attend in-person classroom instruction. Classes may require proctored testing which may be available online.

  • Meeting pattern: Days & times listed;
  • Location: Building and room listed;
  • Instruction Mode: In-Person;
  • Section Codes: 
    • Lectures: A, B, C, etc.;
    • Labs: AL, BL, CL, etc;.
    • Multiple Labs: AL1, AL2, BL1, BL2, CL1, CL2, etc.

In-Person (Web-Enhanced)

In-person instruction is delivered in a designated classroom, and will require use of the online learning management system (Canvas) for submitting assignments, quizzes, and discussion boards. Days and times are listed for when students must attend in-person classroom instruction. Classes may require proctored testing which may be available online.

  • Meeting pattern: Days & times listed;
  • Location: Building and room listed;
  • Instruction Mode: In-Person (Web-Enhanced)
  • Section Codes: 
    • Lectures: A, B, C, etc.;
    • Labs: AL, BL, CL, etc;.

100% Online Instruction:

 Online Asynchronous (Anytime)

This class has no scheduled meeting time. The course will be conducted online, requiring students to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service. Specific expectations regarding coursework and deadlines will be communicated through Canvas. Courses may require online proctored testing.

  • Meeting pattern: Arranged or TBA;
  • Location: Online;
  • Instruction Mode: Online Asynchronous;
  • Section Codes:
    • Lecture: DE, DE1, DE2, etc.
    • Labs: DEL, DE1L, DE2L, etc.

 

Online Scheduled (Scheduled Class held in a Virtual Classroom)  

This class will have a mix of online synchronous (designated day/times you will meet in a virtual classroom) and online asynchronous (anytime). Specific expectations regarding real-time sessions and online coursework and deadlines will be communicated by the faculty. Students are required to have reliable and daily access to a computer and internet service. Courses may require online proctored testing.

  • Meeting pattern: Days & times listed (for real-time portion);
  • Location: Online;
  • Instruction Mode: Online;
  • Section Codes: 
    • Lecture: VC, VC1, VC2, etc.;
    • Labs: VCL, VC1L, VC2L, etc. 

Mixture of Face-to-Face & Online Instruction:

 Hybrid

This class includes in-person classroom instruction and online coursework. Hybrid classes require access to reliable internet service. Students must attend in-person classroom instruction at scheduled days and times. Courses may require proctored testing which may be available online.

  • Meeting pattern: Days & times listed;
  • Location: Building and room listed;
  • Instruction Mode: Hybrid;
  • Section Codes: 
    • Lecture: HY, HY1, HY2, etc.;
    • Labs: HYL, HYL1, HYL2, etc. 

Flexible- face-to-face (F2F) or online

This modality allows students to choose whether to attend in-person or online during a regularly scheduled class time. This modality includes some asynchronous coursework. Students have the flexibility of choosing how they  would like to attend on any given day. This class may require proctored testing which may be available online.

  • Meeting pattern: Days & times listed;
  • Location: Building and room listed;
  • Instruction Mode: Flexible;
  • Section Codes: 
    • Lecture: FL, FL1, FL2, etc.;
    • Labs: FLL, FLL1, FLL2, etc. 

Special Class Section Coding: 

  • DE - fully online, asynchronous (anytime);
  • VC - virtual classroom: mix of fully online (anytime) and virtual classroom (specific day/time);
  • HY - hybrid, in person instruction  (specific day/time) with & asynchronous online (on your own);
  • FL - flexible, students may attend in-person or online in a virtual classroom
  • N - classes with a start time after 4:00 pm.