GCC Verifies Student Identity through Effective and Regular Authentic Contact
Effective regular and authentic contact in the
distance education classroom takes place in four ways every week:
The online portion of the class instruction may be delivered
synchronously (in real-time) and/or asynchronously (not in real-time).
Synchronous learning environments refers to a learning environment in
which everyone takes part at the same time. Asynchronous learning
environments refers to a student-centered teaching method that uses
online learning resources and activities to facilitate information
sharing outside the constraints of time and place. Technology used to
facilitate and support both learning environments will be explained in
the Welcome Letter sent to the student’s GCC email (see Welcome Letter).
GCC or current government issued ID must be presented by the enrolled student during the orientation day.
Establishing and maintaining effective & regular effective authentic
contact is an important aspect of delivering an online and hybrid
course. It is not only a Title 5 requirement, but is also a practice
that encourages and facilitates student-centered instruction and
increases student learning outcomes. Therefore Distance Education
courses are not to be offered in a self-paced format.
Any portion of a course provided through
distance education is conducted consistent with guidelines issued by the
Chancellor pursuant to section 409 of the Procedures and Standing
Orders of the Board of Governors.