{"id":1677,"date":"2021-01-22T09:00:49","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T17:00:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/?p=1677"},"modified":"2024-07-23T13:11:18","modified_gmt":"2024-07-23T20:11:18","slug":"online-course-excellence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/online-course-excellence\/","title":{"rendered":"Oregon State online classes are in a class of their own"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"intrinsic-container intrinsic-container-16x9\" style=\"margin-bottom: 20px;\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"744\" height=\"419\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aHzIYJ2fY1g?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>They told us, \u201cYou can\u2019t teach that online.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Our response: \u201cWatch us.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Chemistry? Yes.<\/p>\n<p>Biology labs? Yup.<\/p>\n<p>Foreign languages? S\u00ed.<\/p>\n<p>At Oregon State University Ecampus, we have a proud history of pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible in higher education. <strong>Our track record of success spans decades<\/strong> and can be measured across 110-plus subject areas. What\u2019s the common thread that ties it all together?<\/p>\n<p>Oregon State Ecampus online courses set the <strong>industry standard for excellence<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We distinguish ourselves by developing all 1,700-plus of the university\u2019s online courses internally. Every OSU Ecampus class is designed and redesigned through extensive collaborations between Oregon State faculty members and Ecampus staff.<\/p>\n<p>This means students enroll in online courses that are built on the <strong>subject matter expertise of faculty<\/strong>, the ability of instructional designers to craft <strong>highly engaging learning experiences<\/strong>, and the <strong>technological innovations <\/strong>produced by multimedia developers.<\/p>\n<p>With this expertise trifecta in place and in sync, Ecampus students reap the benefits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWhat makes Oregon State Ecampus unique is the fact that our learners can choose from the same offerings and learn from the same world-class faculty as OSU\u2019s on-campus students,\u201d said Lisa L. Templeton, the Ecampus associate provost. \u201cOur online courses set the highest standards for quality and utilize the latest technologies to create an enriching, interactive learning environment.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what it looks like in practice.<\/p>\n<h2>Learning by doing<\/h2>\n<p>Ecampus students are able to <strong>connect with their online coursework<\/strong> through meaningful <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/about\/experiential-learning.htm\">experiential learning activities<\/a>. This happens via at-home lab kits, out-in-the-field assignments, research opportunities and other engaging experiences.<\/p>\n<h2>Interactivity is our specialty<\/h2>\n<p>Want to see evidence of Ecampus\u2019 national award-winning multimedia work? Check out our <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/course-demo\/\">online course demo<\/a> to take our classes for a test drive. The <strong>innovative content includes animations, 3D simulations <\/strong>and<strong> interactive tutorials<\/strong>. And it spans a variety of academic subject areas, from history and business to animal sciences, statistics and more.<\/p>\n<p>You can also <a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.oregonstate.edu\/courses\/1746891\">preview the online classroom<\/a> by exploring Canvas, Oregon State\u2019s online learning portal.<\/p>\n<h2>Custom-built labs online<\/h2>\n<p>Oregon State offers labs online in fields like chemistry, biology and physics, and more than 60% of Ecampus labs are handwritten by Oregon State faculty. We create content that is unique to the faculty members, their expertise and what is most relevant for students to learn.<\/p>\n<p><strong>The word shortcut isn\u2019t in our vocabulary<\/strong>. We love the work because the work leads to student success.<\/p>\n<p>In chemistry, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2Hq9Kb9amk8\">robust lab environment<\/a> accurately recreates a student\u2019s on-campus experience through a web browser. A workbook guides students through operating the lab and evaluates their understanding along the way. The lab tools can be dragged across the screen or controlled using a user\u2019s keyboard, which enhances the lab\u2019s accessibility.<\/p>\n<h2>Quality Matters, always<\/h2>\n<p>OSU Ecampus students receive the <strong>highest level of academic support<\/strong> \u2014 and we have a national award to prove it.<\/p>\n<p>The Quality Matters organization honored OSU with its <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/news\/osu-ecampus-honored-online-student-support\/\">Online Learner Support Certification<\/a>, recognizing programs that provide \u201call the critical student and academic services needed for learner success and use learner feedback to continuously improve those services.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In the bigger picture, <a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/faculty\/qm\/\">QM helps Oregon State<\/a> assure the quality of Ecampus courses through a continuous improvement model.<\/p>\n<h2>You belong here<\/h2>\n<p>Take the next step and learn more about the courses and programs delivered online by Oregon State Ecampus.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"rfi-button\" class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ecampus.oregonstate.edu\/contact\/form\/\">Request information<\/a><\/h3>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minute read<\/span><\/span>At Oregon State University Ecampus, we have a proud history of pushing the boundaries of what\u2019s possible in higher education. Our track record of success spans decades and can be measured across 110-plus subject areas. What\u2019s the common thread that ties it all together? 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