What are ITV and NCIH courses?

Interactive TeleVision or North Carolina Information Highway courses are led by an instructor from a primary classroom and broadcast to the other locations, called remote sites. Each room is equipped with cameras, monitors and voice-activated microphones, allowing real-time communication between sites. The remote sites utilize facilitators to assist with equipment operation as well as the distribution and collection of course materials each class session.

RCCC has three electronic classrooms called distance learning centers. They are at our North Campus in Rowan county and our South Campus and the Cabarrus Business and Technology Center (CBTC) in Cabarrus County. Each classroom has video and audio equipment that allows students in one location to see and talk with the instructor and students at another location. For example, an instructor could teach a class on the North Campus; however, students can take the class at the South Campus.

Distance learning via ITV allows the college to offer greater access to students. It provides equitable access to courses on both campuses for required courses, requested courses that would have insufficient enrollment on one or both campuses, required degree classes for which it is difficult to find qualified instructors, and courses and programs from other community colleges and universities. The distance learning facilities also provide the instructor a wide range of audio-visual equipment that will enhance learning.

Steps to Taking an Internet Course

I. Qualify by Meeting Requirements & Prerequisites

The course requirements are the same as a traditional class. You will be given an orientation to the ITV classroom during your first day of class by your instructor.

II. Register and Pay

• For more information on applying to the college, registering for classes or paying tuition and fees, please visit the student services website.

III. Attend Your Class

Roll will be taken at the beginning of each class session. If a student fails to maintain contact with the instructor for two consecutive weeks either by attending class, handing in assignments, meeting with the instructor, by telephone or e-mail, the instructor can administratively withdraw the student from the class.

The ITV system will be live, or connected, approximately 5 minutes prior to the actual start of class. The microphones will be activated at that time. Your instructor will discuss proper classroom etiquette during your first class session.

Working with your instructor, each remote site has a facilitator to assist the instructor in the room set-up and provide you assistance in distribution and collection of class materials and assignments. The facilitator will be introduced during the first class session. Please consult the room facilitator regarding any questions you have pertaining to the delivery system or class materials if the instructor is located at a remote location.

IV. Participate

Your instructor will provide you the necessary materials that will accompany the course. If you are at a remote site (classroom from which the instructor is not teaching), the RCCC courier service will deliver the materials to the distance learning facilitator for distribution. When the instructor is not at your location, a drop box for each class is available in each room for students to submit assignments.

Your instructor will discuss the process of taking tests during your first day of class. At remote locations, the test may be proctored by your instructor via the ITV or by the Distance Learning Facilitator.

Need further assistance?

• View distance education related articles on the ITS Technology Answers & Help Desk website.
• View distance education related articles on the student services One Stop website.
• Contact distance education by email at distance_ed@rccc.edu.