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Virtual Classroom |
Independent Study |
Classroom |
| Hosted by |
Local Institutes / chapters and The Insurance Institute of Canada. |
The Insurance Institute of Canada. |
Local Institutes / chapters and some colleges and universities. |
| Location |
Any location. Course accessed via the Internet. |
Any location. Course accessed via the Internet. |
Physical classroom environment. |
| Time |
Live learning activities such as lectures occur on a specified day and time (synchronous learning) but are also recorded and can be reviewed any day or time (asynchronous learning). |
No live activities. Learning can occur any day or time (asynchronous learning). |
Live learning activities such as lectures occur on a specified day and time (synchronous learning). |
| Instruction |
Both live and recorded instruction are available. |
No instructor. NOTE: On a transitional basis, students in some CIP courses have access to an online tutorial with a tutor. |
Live instruction. |
| Interactivity Level |
High/Medium. Students who attend the live sessions will have access to the instructor and classmates. |
Low. Students mainly read and study from textbook materials and complete online learning and assessment activities independently. |
High. Students will be actively involved during lessons with the instructor and classmates. |
| Benefits |
Students can listen to lectures, ask the instructor questions, interact with classmates, and get answers in real time or by reviewing later. |
Students can focus solely on the course material without interacting with an instructor or classmates. Learn any time, any place. |
Students can listen to lectures, ask the instructor questions, interact with classmates, and get answers in real time, all in person. |
| Recommended for |
Recommended for those who prefer the flexibility of learning remotely and would like access to an instructor. |
Recommended for those who prefer working on their own at their own pace. |
Recommended for those who prefer face-to-face interactions with an instructor and other students. |
| Examples |
All of the mandatory CIP courses are available in this format, as are several of the most popular applied professional and elective courses. |
Available for any course in the CIP program.
NOTE: Some requirements of Independent Study are changing. Learn more. |
Selected CIP courses are offered in this format. |
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