Interested In Online Courses?

VIU fully online courses provide the same high quality instruction and content you demand – delivered by VIU instructors to students across the province!
 

• Attend classes via the Internet - when and where it's convenient for you
• Instruction, coursework and class discussions all take place in a virtual classroom online
• Most online courses follow a typical semester schedule, however you are not required to attend classes on campus
• You choose the time and place. . . whenever and wherever you have access to a computer and an Internet connection
  

About Online Teaching & Learning

• Appeals to a wide range of learners and a number of different learning styles — something not always possible in a conventional classroom environment
• Provides additional means to access educational opportunities
• Enables collaboration among course participants who may be separated by distance, location and time
• Not restricted to a specific time of day, day of the week, or physical location — you can learn where you want and when you want
   
  • Decide how much time you want to spend online and on which days
  • Learn at your own pace — a speed that is comfortable for you
  • Choose the sequence that is best for you
  • Review as often as you need, in order to feel confident with the material

What's In It For Me?

Online Course Management Systems (Moodle or WebCT) allow you to: 

• Access course materials, online resources and an online learning community 24/7
• Utilize learner-centered teaching and learning activities
• Accommodate many different learning styles
• Provide more opportunities for exploration and research
• Enhance communication among you and your colleagues
• Check your understanding and receive immediate feedback about our progress
   

Many online courses include messaging, chat sessions, course mail, a public bulletin board for class discussions, calendars, study tips, and online help, as well as web-based course materials, quizzes, glossaries, and links to other web-sites and resources, which can all expand your educational experience.