Individuals that are too busy or too far away from a college or university campus are gravitating to online courses. Tuition is the same for both traditionally delivered classes and online or hybrid classes at Lone Star College System
LSC-Online classes take place in a unique, online environment. This format is very different from the traditional classroom setting that most students have experienced. When a student thinks about taking a LSC-Online class, there are many factors to consider. Please investigate the online tools linked below to evaluate the compatibility of your needs and learning style with a LSC-Online course:
Do I have to know a lot about computers to take a course online?
from Colorado Community College
Is Online Learning for Me? from UCLA
This quiz progresses through different stages of DL readiness. Receive feedback from UCLA on each question.
Online Self-Evaluation Quiz from the University of Illinois
Submit yes/no answers to your LSC-Online preferences to receive customized feedback about your probability of success in a DL class.
Course Style Comparison
How do the attributes for a DL student compare to a student more suited to the traditional classroom?
Characteristics of Students who might prefer LSC-Online Courses | Characteristics of Students who might prefer Traditional Courses |
| Have excellent time management skills | Work better in structured environment |
| Enjoy communicating with others through writing and using listservs, discussion groups, and email | Like instructional and social interactions of face-to-face classroom |
| Learn best by reading or watching | Learn better by listening and speaking |
| Prefer not to drive to campus and can commit additional time for completing and submitting assignments | Able to commit the time for commuting, attending 3 to 4 hours of class per week per class |
| Have heavy work or family responsibilities | Able to attend class on campus |
| Have convenient and reliable access to the Internet | Have difficulty obtaining regular access to the Internet and e-mail |
| Are self-motivated | Are motivated by others |
| Prefer to work at own pace and at flexible or non-traditional times | Need definite deadlines |
| Have some computer skills and enjoy using the Internet | Are uncomfortable using a computer |
| Enjoy being in control of own learning | Like more direction/structure provided by instructor |