Busy mom finds eight-week terms “ a breeze ”
Kazoua Yang is the mother of a five-year-old son with special needs and a baby on the way . As NWTC continues implementing eight-week terms in place of 15-week semesters , she is finding the new schedule to be a surprising benefit .
“ I thought eight week classes would make it more difficult , but honestly , it ’ s been a breeze !” she said . “ I took two this summer and I felt like I could have taken another one . It ’ s very doable .”
About half of NWTC programs are already offered in the eight-week format , allowing students to concentrate on fewer classes at once and still earn a degree in the same amount of time . Nearly all programs will have been converted by fall 2021 .
“ It ’ s just the best feeling , that now I can get through faster — now I can pursue my passion !”
Class schedule brings comfort and success
As physical distancing made classes nationwide move to the web , Introduction to Diversity instructor Lance Kelley created strategies to help students regain a sense of normalcy .
He met with students online at the same day and time in-person classes had been scheduled prior to the coronavirus pandemic .
Kelley said he did it for a few reasons .
“ One , to help my students to have some type of structure , especially when everything was closing down ,” he said . “ Second , I wanted to keep my schedule due to having family members at home .”
Kelley and his students found that maintaining regular meetings was both a success strategy and a comfort .
Students commented to Kelley about how they like maintaining class structure and routine and it made them get up and keep up with their classes .
“ I know some students didn ’ t enjoy the virtual aspect ( including me ) but overall , it worked for me and most of my students ,” Kelley said .
HOW TO pursue your goals in a pandemic
If you dream of thriving in a fulfilling career , NWTC is the place to pursue your goals – even during a pandemic .
NWTC continues to offer classes with in-person opportunities . Many classes now provide a blended experience of in-person and remote learning ( online or web conference ). Hands-on and lab-based program classes meet on campus for the hands-on portion of the course . Course options that can be completed 100 % remotely are also available .
Don ’ t let COVID-19 delay your dreams and goals ! Learn more about class offerings at nwtc . edu / Fall2020 .
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