Distance Learning and Media Based Courses

Oakton's two campuses are connected by interactive video equipment located in room 2546 at the Des Plaines Campus and room C240 at the Ray Hartstein Campus. The equipment provides opportunities for course sections to be offered simultaneously at each campus and enables the college to teach multiple sections with low enrollments.

These live courses are taught using technology which allows students and teachers to see and speak with each other in real-time video. Teacher and classmates may not be in the same classroom, but they will be able to see and hear each other, ask questions and participate in class discussions. Students register for the class site most convenient for them.

As the class schedule permits each semester, meetings and special events using interactive video can be scheduled. Portable equipment is available on the Des Plaines campus to connect to a variety of spaces to off campus sites.

To schedule credit classes in the distance learning rooms, contact Robin Nash, Manager of Alternative Education, at (847) 635-1970.

To schedule meetings or special events in the distance learning rooms, contact Terri Quam, Facilities Utilization Specialist, at (847) 635-1668, or see Facilities Utilization Request.

For faculty training in using interactive video, please contact Bob Burton, Manager of Television and Production Services, at (847) 635-1998, or see Interactive Video Guidelines.

Media Based Courses Instructional Media Services houses the DVDs and videotapes required for Media Based courses, which cover a wide variety of subjects. Tapes are available for check-out to students enrolled in the Media Based sections of the courses. DVDs and videotapes are also available for classroom use and for viewing in the IMS viewing areas.

Full sets of DVDs or videotapes (depending on the course) are available for rental for the semester through Alternative Education.

See Distance Learning for additional information on media based, online and hybrid courses, contact the office of Alternative Education at (847) 635-1970, or email them for more information.