CLASSES YOUR WAY

Classes at Ivy Tech Community College are offered in a variety of formats (often called modes of instruction or course delivery methods), including options for learning in-person, online, or hybrid (a combination of both in-person and online). Each method offers students a unique experience and you can select the format that works best for your individual preferences.

Below is information to help you understand the types of formats and how to identify what’s best for you when you’re building your class schedule. Or, download/print this info in the form of a handy flyer for quick reference.

Compare Class Formats

  Classes In-Person, On Campus Classes Online Scheduled Class Times
FULLY IN-PERSON

Traditional
(In-Person)

 100% 0% X
FULLY ONLINE
Virtual*(Synchronous) 0% 100% X
Online (Asynchronous) 0% 100%  
HYBRID (IN-PERSON & ONLINE)
Learn Anywhere 0-100% your choice! 0-100% your choice! X
Blended 33% or more 66% or less X

* Vast majority of classes happen 100% online, but some may require in-person coursework/labs.

CLASS FORMAT DETAILS

FULLY IN-PERSON

  • Traditional Courses

    Traditional courses are standard, in-person courses, where the instructor and students gather face-to-face in an on-campus classroom at a scheduled time. These courses are taught on campus usually either once per week for 3 hours (for a 3-credit class) or twice per week for 1.5 hours. Courses with labs may meet for a longer amount of time. All lectures and exams will be in person, on campus. All assignments have due dates.

    Finding Traditional, In-Person Courses

    You can find traditional, in-person courses through our course search at ivytech.search.collegescheduler.com. First, select the semester you’re interested in, then under "Instruction Modes" choose “Traditional.” You’ll then be able to see all the traditional, in-person courses being offered in the selected semester.

    Schedule Builder Instruction Mode: Traditional

FULLY ONLINE

  • Virtual Courses

    In the “Virtual Instruction” format, the instructor and students meet face-to-face via a live video call (usually Zoom) at a scheduled time. Classes are synchronous, meaning the classes take place in real-time with the instructor and students interacting at the same time—they are just virtual instead of in-person. Students will also be able to view a recording of the live session.

    Students are required to participate in weekly live sessions following the course schedule and all class experiences, such as lectures and small group work, happen online. Students can expect 50% to 100% of the course contact hours are synchronous—that is, they will occur in real-time—but only via Zoom. As with all classes, some course activities are delivered via IvyLearn. All assignments have due dates.

    Technology Requirements

    The live online sessions require students to have sufficient broadband access and a device with a microphone or headset. Students interact with their online courses via mobile devices, tablets, or computers, but a computer is required to complete coursework. Some academic programs require students to download software to their computers. Some testing environments or skills assessments may require the use of a webcam. Students may be required to take exams at an approved proctoring site or via other virtual proctoring options.

    Finding Virtual Courses

    You can find virtual courses through our course search at ivytech.search.collegescheduler.com. First, select the semester you’re interested in, then under "Instruction Modes" choose “Virtual Instruction.” You’ll then be able to see all the virtual courses being offered in the selected semester.

    Schedule Builder Instruction Mode: Virtual Instruction

  • Online

    In the “Online” class format, classes take place online, and no time in the traditional classroom is required. Most activities are asynchronous, meaning there is no scheduled class meeting time, although the course could involve scheduled activities such as online office hours, chats, or other “real-time” presentations.

    Students can expect that 100% of the course contact hours are asynchronous—that is, you can learn on your own schedule, within a certain timeframe. All course assignments are assigned and completed through your IvyLearn class page on a weekly (or regular) basis. Students have plenty of opportunities to interact with their instructors through IvyLearn. All assignments have due dates.

    Technology Requirements

    Online classes require students to have sufficient broadband access and a device with a microphone or headset. Students interact with their online courses via mobile devices, tablets, or computers, but a computer is required to complete coursework. Some academic programs require students to download software to their computers. Some testing environments or skills assessments may require the use of a webcam. Students may be required to take exams at an approved proctoring site (no more than two exams for program-level courses and no more than four exams for academic skills advancement classes).

    Access to Campus

    Students may come to campus to take advantage of the services available and to be a part of the campus community but are not required to do so in any online course.

    Finding Online Courses

    You can find online courses through our course search at ivytech.search.collegescheduler.com. First, select the semester you’re interested in, then under "Instruction Modes" choose “Online Only.” You’ll then be able to see all the online courses being offered in the selected semester.

    Schedule Builder Instruction Mode: Online

HYBRID (IN-PERSON & ONLINE)

  • Learn Anywhere

    Hybrid courses are a mixture of both in-person and online formats. In the “Learn Anywhere” format, courses are taught from an on-site classroom at a scheduled time and students can attend live in-person or via live webcast technology. Students have the choice week-to-week on how they would like to attend.

    Attendance at each class session is mandatory and students must proactively communicate with their instructor when a class session must be missed. Students can expect that at least 50% of the course contact hours are synchronous—that is, they will occur in real-time whether they attend on campus or via Zoom. The remainder of the class activities is completed via IvyLearn. If a class is offered at multiple on-site instructional locations, the instructor will be in a classroom with students at one campus while other students attend at a separate campus or virtually. All assignments have due dates.

    Access to Campus

    Students are encouraged to come to campus to take advantage of the services available and to be a part of the campus community but are not required to do so in a Learn Anywhere course.

    Technology Requirements

    The live online sessions require students to have sufficient broadband access and a device with a microphone or headset. Students interact with their online courses via mobile devices, tablets, or computers, but a computer is required to complete coursework. Some academic programs require students to download software to their computers. A webcam may be required. Students may be required to take exams at an approved proctoring site or via other virtual proctoring options.

    Exams

    Exams may be provided in Learn Anywhere courses in a variety of ways including but not limited to:

    • A proctored exam that is administered by an authorized, neutral proctor who ensures the identity of the test taker in a secure environment
    • An online environment that could use proctoring software such as Respondus Lockdown Browser with webcam
    • Asynchronous exams provided within IvyLearn without proctoring

    Finding Learn Anywhere Courses

    You can find learn anywhere courses through our course search at ivytech.search.collegescheduler.com. First, select the semester you’re interested in, then under "Instruction Modes" choose “Learn Anywhere.” You’ll then be able to see all the Learn Anywhere courses being offered in the selected semester.

    Schedule Builder Instruction Mode: Learn Anywhere

  • Blended Courses

    Hybrid courses are a mixture of both in-person and online formats. In the “Blended” format, both are an integral part of the course. There is a scheduled class time, but you’ll spend some days in the classroom, and some days in an online learning space. Blended courses are at least one-third in person, but the exact percentage will vary from course to course. 

    Students can expect that at least ⅓ of the course contact hours are synchronous—that is, they will occur in real-time—and on campus. The online and/or virtual component often includes significant activities which require engagement between faculty and student as well as from student to student. All assignments have due dates.

    Technology Requirements

    The live online sessions require students to have sufficient broadband access and a device with a microphone or headset. Students interact with their online courses via mobile devices, tablets, or computers, but a computer is required to complete coursework. Some academic programs require students to download software to their computers. A webcam may be required. Students may be required to take exams at an approved proctoring site or via other virtual proctoring options.

    Finding Blended Courses

    You can find blended courses through our course search at ivytech.search.collegescheduler.com. First, select the semester you’re interested in, then under "Instruction Modes" choose “Blended, Primarily Traditional.” You’ll then be able to see all the blended courses being offered in the selected semester.

    Schedule Builder Instruction Mode: Blended

PERCENT OF COURSES OFFERED BY SCHOOL

 

FULLY IN PERSON

FULLY ONLINE

HYBRID
  Traditional Virtual Online Learn Anywhere Blended
Nursing 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
Advanced Manufacturing, Engineering & Applied Science 67% 4% 5% 3% 21%
Health Sciences 54% 10% 13% 5% 19%
Arts, Sciences & Education 27% 11% 33% 15% 14%
Public Affairs & Social Services 21% 11% 34% 25% 8%
Garatoni School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation 17% 0% 13% 0% 71%
Business, Logistics & Supply Chain 14% 13% 41% 23% 9%
Information Technology 13% 22% 27% 30% 10%

Percentages may not total 100% due to rounding.

SEARCH FOR COURSES

When you’re ready to plan out your semester schedule, you can search courses by term, campus, and class format to find the courses that best fit your life.

Below is an example of the course search tool, featuring a course (BUSN 202 Human Resource Management) that is offered in several instruction modes (class formats):

Course Search Tool Screenshot

BUILD YOUR SCHEDULE

When you’re ready to build out your official schedule and register for classes, log into the MyIvy student portal and navigate to Schedule Builder.

You can use Schedule Builder to search through the courses available for the upcoming term, add them to your "shopping cart," and then register. Schedule Builder will generate multiple schedule options based on the courses you put in your shopping cart and then you can pick which schedule works best with your busy life.

Below is a screenshot of the Schedule Builder tool located in MyIvy.

Schedule Builder screenshot

QUESTIONS ABOUT CLASS FORMATS?

Contact Your Academic Advisor

Your academic advisor can provide guidance on the benefits and challenges of different types of class formats and help with class registration. To find your advisor's name, log in to MyIvy and click Student > Student Dashboard. Scroll to the My Academic Profile section, select your current term in the dropdown menu, and your advisor's name and an email link will display at the bottom.

Tuesdays@TheTech

You can also take advantage of Tuesdays@TheTech by stopping by your local campus on any Tuesday to get personal support and guidance on selecting classes.

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