Online Learning
Online Learning at Â鶹ÊÓƵ
With online learning you gain flexibility and access to a wide range of courses. Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers a variety of instructional options to help meet your scheduling needs. Learn more about the instructional offerings available at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ uses the latest technology to bring engagement and interactivity to online classes. In Fall 2023, Â鶹ÊÓƵ moved to the Brightspace online learning management system, a platform that all SUNY campuses are now using. Brightspace provides students and instructors with a great educational experience through centralized access to course content and learning activities.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ also provides an All registered Â鶹ÊÓƵ students are automatically enrolled in this online course which can be found on the Brightspace for Students page. This is a great resource to gain knowledge about the online learning environment and prepare for classes that use digital technologies.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ has been approved by New York to participate in the National
Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements. NC-SARA is a voluntary, regional
approach to state oversight of postsecondary distance education.
Professional Licensure Disclosures
BRIGHTSPACE FOR STUDENTS
Brightspace is an online Learning Management System (LMS) that is used for teaching online courses as well as enhancing on-campus courses. Brightspace provides a variety of features and lets you:
- View course content
- Submit assignments
- Take quizzes and exams
- Participate in discussions
Take the Introduction to Brightspace for Students course to learn more about Brightspace
at Â鶹ÊÓƵ.
Support:
Brightspace Mobile App
Receive notifications from your course and stay connected through the Brightspace Pulse app.
Download the Brighspace Pulse app from or . After download, select Â鶹ÊÓƵ as your institution and use your Â鶹ÊÓƵ Portal username and password to log in.
ONLINE COURSES
Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers a wide range of online courses designed to provide flexibility and accessibility for all learners. These courses are delivered using two primary modalities:
- Synchronous: Classes meet online at scheduled times, allowing real-time interaction between students and instructors through video conferencing and collaborative tools.
- Asynchronous: Students complete coursework on their own schedule within set deadlines, accessing lectures, assignments, and discussions through Brightspace LMS.
Whether you prefer the structure of live sessions or the flexibility of selfpaced learning, Â鶹ÊÓƵ’s online courses are designed to maintain academic rigor and engagement.
Choose a semester to search available online courses
Online Learning Readiness Survey
Take a short survey to assess your readiness for online learning.
Â鶹ÊÓƵ offers a variety of instructional options to meet your educational needs.
FACE TO FACE (TRA)
Courses meet in-person during the assigned days, times and location listed.
ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (ASYN)
Course content and instructions are delivered entirely web-based using the college’s Learning Management System (LMS) without set meeting times.
SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE (SYNC)
Courses meet in real-time through video conferencing during the assigned days and times listed, using the college’s LMS for course materials.
HYBRID (HYB)
Courses evenly combine FACE TO FACE and ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE instruction.
BLENDED (BLND)
Courses combine FACE TO FACE and SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE instruction.
COMBINED ONLINE (CMBD)
Courses evenly combine ASYNCHRONOUS ONLINE and SYNCHRONOUS ONLINE instruction.
