The purpose of this Policy is to establish clear standards, procedures, and responsibilities for the delivery of programs using virtual learning methods, including online and hybrid instruction, at Beta College of Business and Technology. This policy ensures consistency in attendance tracking, student participation, academic integrity, and technical readiness while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements for visual confirmation and active participation.
2.1 Virtual Learning:
Use of digital platforms, online tools, and virtual classrooms to deliver educational programs. Includes both asynchronous (self-paced) and synchronous (live, scheduled) learning.
2.2 Hybrid Instruction:
A combination of in-person and virtual delivery where part of the program occurs in a physical classroom and another part is conducted online.
2.3 Learning Management System (LMS) – Betahive:
The college’s centralized online platform for organizing and delivering all course content, assessments, communication, and attendance tracking. The current LMS is the Betahive
2.4 Synchronous Learning:
Scheduled, live online instruction via video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Teams) that allows real-time interaction between instructors and students.
2.5 Asynchronous Learning:
Self-paced study allowing students to access recorded lessons, digital course materials, and assignments at flexible times.
2.6 Program Delivery Breakdown:
A document attached to the student’s enrollment contract indicating delivery mode (in-person, synchronous, asynchronous) and instructional hours for each course or module.
3.1 Program Delivery Breakdown:
Each student receives a program delivery breakdown as part of the enrollment package outlining where and how each subject is delivered (online or in-person), including specifications for synchronous and asynchronous sessions.
3.2 Orientation:
All students must participate in orientation before starting their studies. Orientation includes an introduction to the Betahive, platform features, login/logout procedures, camera use requirements for synchronous sessions, and expectations for participation and attendance.
4.1 Equipment Requirements:
Students must ensure reliable access to necessary equipment and technology to support virtual learning, including:
4.2 Technical Standards:
The college publishes and communicates minimum hardware and network standards to ensure students can meet virtual learning requirements effectively.
5.1 Identity Verification:
Students must verify their identity for online evaluations and exams using approved verification methods, such as camera confirmation or institutional ID verification.
5.2 Account Security:
Students are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of their login credentials. Sharing usernames or passwords is prohibited and constitutes a breach of academic integrity.
The college safeguards all student data and personal information in compliance with Ontario privacy laws (FIPPA and MFIPPA). Attendance logs, video records, and login data are stored securely and accessible only to authorized personnel.
8.1 Definition of Participation:
Student participation includes active interaction with online learning environments through:
9.1 Attendance Tracking via Betahive:
9.2 Minimum Attendance Requirement:
Students must complete 80 hours every 4 weeks to remain in good academic standing.
9.3 Academic Progress:
10.1 In-Person Instruction:
10.2 Hybrid Learning:
10.3 Placements:
Where program standards require in-person placements, all placements are conducted on-site with coordination between the college and placement hosts.
The college enforces measures to maintain academic integrity by utilizing secure login credentials, attendance tracking systems, proctored evaluations and tools.
Students must complete all coursework personally. Cheating, impersonation, or unauthorized collaboration are grounds for disciplinary action and potential withdrawal.
Assessments for both synchronous learning are delivered through Betahive. Instructors review, evaluate, and provide feedback within the LMS to track performance and maintain standardized evaluation procedures for the online-synchronous delivery.
All the assessments and evaluation activities for the online-asynchronous delivery must be completed in the LMS-Betahive. There is a time limit for each evaluation activity. If any activities that involve evaluation of the instructors, it will be conducted in the same way as for the online-synchronous delivery once submitted.
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