Are Distance Education Courses for me?
As life becomes more complex, TSTC West Texas offers a solution designed to help students with conflicting work schedules and lifestyles. With distance learning, students have more flexibility in planning a course load which they can complete in their own homes and within their schedules. Distance learning courses may be delivered via various methods, such as online, hybrid, web-enhanced or interactive video courses. Before registering for a distance learning course, we suggest you read more of the information provided within these pages to help you understand distance learning better, the computer and skill requirements, class offerings and the student services available to help you be successful.
Learn more about distance learning opportunities at TSTC.
Online Survey
After reading the different methods of distance learning delivery, you may be asking yourself, "What qualities do I need to succeed in a distance education course?" Click the link below to complete an online survey that helps you assess your learning qualities. Additionally, the survey provides information on how you can improve your learning qualities for a distance education environment.
Technical Skills
In addition to motivational and learning qualities, you must be able to perform basic technical skills for success in a distance learning course. Click the link below to complete the Technical Skills Self Assessment to help determine if you have the skills necessary for the online components of a distance education course.
Technical Skills Self-Assessment
MyLearning Computer Requirements
MyLearning is a web based learning tool. You need an Internet connection through an Internet Service Provider (ISP) and a computer capable of accessing the Internet. Dial up Internet service may work; however, it is not recommended for online learning due to slow speed of the service. For students not having the basic computer requirements, computers are available in campus labs and the library for students to access MyLearning.
MyLearning Computer Requirements
Current Courses
Check out the current courses listed under the Current Online Courses link. In addition, you can check the current posted schedule for each campus. The section number indicates the status of the course. Online courses are noted with a "W" in the section number. A "Y" in the section number indicates a hybrid courses. Additionally, other courses may have a few components of MyLearning utilized by the instructor to deliver course materials.
Online Learning Resources