Online ANYTIME Classes (Asynchronous)
Online ANYTIME (Asynchronous) courses are delivered 100% online, with no required face-to-face sessions or scheduled virtual class times. Classes are taught entirely online following instructor timelines and learning outcomes. Students learn content through videos and materials posted by the instructor. Interaction takes place through discussion boards and written messages. All assignments are submitted online. Exams and orientations can all be completed virtually in this modality. Instructors may schedule optional synchronous study sessions as necessary.

Online LIVE Classes (Synchronous)

Online LIVE (Synchronous) courses are delivered 100% online using “real-time” synchronous sessions (specifically scheduled virtual class times for online interaction between the instructor and/or the class). Class meeting times are designated in the schedule. Exams and orientations can all be completed virtually in this modality. Online LIVE classes allow for engagement in a remote classroom such as WebEx or Blackboard Collaborate.

How to Find Harper’s Online Courses

• Search for an online course by going to the Class Schedule page in the MyHarper student portal.
• Select your preferred subject from the Subject field.
• Select additional options by clicking Advanced Search.
• Select Online ANYTIME or Online LIVE from the Class Format field to narrow your search.

Online Course Exchange

A consortium of Illinois community colleges (ILCCO) provides access to online courses throughout the state for students, regardless of which college they attend. Registration, financial aid and transcripts are handled through Harper College for its students regardless of where the course is offered. To search for available course options, visit OCE Course Search.

 Blended courses consist of both on-campus face-to-face meetings and online instruction. The amount of time spent on campus is less than a traditional face-to-face course and the remaining amount of time for the courses is completed in an online asynchronous environment. Instructors may schedule optional synchronous study sessions, as necessary.

How to Find Harper’s Blended Courses

• Search for a blended course by going to theClass Schedule page in the MyHarper student portal.
• Select your preferred subject from the Subject field.
• Select additional options by clicking Advanced Search.
• Select Blended from the Class Format field to narrow your search.

 Flex Learning courses allow students to choose how they engage in class depending on what works best for them on any given day.  Students may move in and out of the offered modes based on learning preferences and/or their life circumstances.  Flex Learning courses are designated with an ‘X’ (ex. PHY121-X01) in the course schedule and the format choices offered for that classes are visible in the section comments/course description. There are four types of Flex Learning courses offered:

In-person and Online LIVE
While the instructor is in person, students can engage in class in one of two ways: in person or online live (synchronously). Students may move in and out of the two modes based on learning preferences and/or their life circumstances but are encouraged to attend in person when possible.

In-person and Online ANYTIME
While the instructor is in person, students can engage in class in one of two ways: in person or online anytime (asynchronously). Students may move in and out of the two modes based on learning preferences and/or their life circumstances but are encouraged to attend in person when possible.

Online LIVE and Online ANYTIME
While the instructor schedules online live meetings, students can engage in one of two ways: online live (synchronously) or online anytime (asynchronously). Students may move in and out of the two modes based on learning preferences and/or their life circumstances but are encouraged to attend synchronously when possible.

In-person and Online LIVE and Online ANYTIME
While the instructor is in person, students can engage in class in one of three ways: in person, online live (synchronously), or online anytime (asynchronously). Students may move in and out of the three modes based on learning preferences and/or their life circumstances but are encouraged to attend in person or synchronously when possible.

How to Find Harper’s Flex Courses

• Search for a Flex course by going to the Class Schedule page in the MyHarper student portal.
• Select additional options by clicking Advanced Search.
• Select Flex Learning from the Instructional Methods field to narrow your search.

	Online ANYTIME (asynchronous)	Online LIVE (synchronous)	Blended
	On-campus attendance required			No	No	Yes
Real-time scheduled virtual class times between instructor and class	No	Yes	No
Access to computer hardware and software (webcam, wi-fi) required	Yes	Yes	Yes
All exams and orientations completed virtually	Yes	Yes	No
Technology use expected (Blackboard, WebEx, Zoom)	Yes	Yes	Yes
Assignments due on specific dates	Yes	Yes	Yes