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Are NIU Online Courses Right for You?
What happens in an NIU Online course?
Just like in a traditional course, you will have an instructor, fellow students, study materials, papers, and tests. Using a "blended model" of online instruction, many NIU Online courses combine face-to-face meetings and field trips with online activities that may include lectures, group projects, role-playing exercises and learning games. Some instructors schedule regular "chat" sessions where the whole class is online together. In fact, the level of interactivity between you, your instructor, and fellow students may be higher than in traditional courses. NIU online courses blend the best of traditional education with innovative technology to bring students a creative, high-quality learning experience.
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Why are blended online courses better?
  • National research shows that online students complete their courses at a higher rate and earn better grades in a blended format.
  • NIU’s experience confirms that face-to-face class meetings build strong and lasting online learning communities.
  • Many courses use face-to-face meeting dates for student presentations or field trips to museums and live performances.
  • Courses prepare professionals for today’s workplace, which calls for combining efficient meetings with effective electronic communication.
How do I get started?
To enroll in an online course, you must be admitted to NIU. Browse this site to learn about online courses and how to do business with NIU by computer and telephone.
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