Eastern Wyoming College
Adult Basic Education
ABE Distance Education: Application/Policy
1. Definition of Distance Learning
Distance education is a learning process whereby students and teachers are separated by space,
time, or both for the majority of the instructional period. Distance learning materials are in a
variety of media including print, audio recording, videotape, broadcasts computer software,
web-based programs and other online technology. Teachers support distance learners through
communication via mail, telephone, e-mail or online technologies and software.
2. Criteria for a student to apply for Distance Education
Students must complete a minimum of 12 hours of in-seat instruction before they may request
the distance education component. However, in instances where the student is not able to meet
the full 12 hours due to employment conflicts, this requirement may be waived with the
Program Director’s permission.
Students must demonstrate to the instructor a commitment to study time and effort.
Students must exhibit competency with the computer and ability to access the assigned
software program.
Students must complete the required distance learning readiness assessment.
3. Approval Process
Student must have a clear understanding of Distance Education requirements and expectations.
All Distance Education students must complete the attached application form and be approved
by the assigned instructor.
4. Description of how the program will work. Include the expectations of both students and
teachers. Describe ongoing contact with the student for assistance, counseling, and
motivation. Must include monthly contact face-to-face with the student.
Students completion of a distance learning readiness assessment determines existing
strengths in participating in a distance learning program.
Students must agree to work on the assigned program at least three hours per week.
Student must agree to be in weekly contact with the instructor. Contact can be through
email correspondence, face to face contact, or by telephone. Students will be required to
maintain a student tracker timesheet accounting for all time spent on distance learning
components. Study time hours will be hours spent working on the assigned software
program, hours spent in contact with the instructor, and other hours spent using various
instructional web sites and/or materials.
Hours tracked for entry into LACES will include hours spent working on the assigned
software and hours spent in contact with the instructor.
Students must demonstrate ability to log in to Aztec or KeyTrain and become familiar with
assignments.
Students will have information for contacting instructor by telephone or email.
Student will commit to contacting the instructor a minimum of one time per week by phone
or email.
Students will make an appointment to come into the Center for one face-to-face counseling
meeting per month with the assigned instructor.