Self-Paced Online Teaching

Self-Paced Online courses are offered where instructional materials and examinations are provided by mail or electronic transmission to students who are separated from the instructor. Interaction between the instructor and the student is limited and is primarily initiated by the student. Self-paced courses may be delivered via paper; via electronic means such as email or a learning management system, or via DVDs, podcasts, streaming or similar one-way media transmission. Self-paced open learning courses are open for registration at any time and must be completed within 180 days of the start date. (This course type aligns with the federal definition for correspondence courses.)

At Andrews University, currently self-paced courses are not open to degree seeking students due to financial aid regulations. They are offered to guest students who are pursuing a degree at another institution, or who are interested in a course for continuing education. The flexible format allows students to start and progress at their own pace.

Undergraduate self-paced online courses are managed by the Global Campus.

The resources below can assist you with your self-paced online teaching.