Flexible Learning Center

Coeur d’Alene Tribal Institute North Idaho College Outreach Flexible Learning Center

The Flexible Learning Center (FLC), part of the Computer Applications and Office Technology (CAOT) department, is a computer classroom offering an individualized instructional approach for learning computer applications and transcription courses in a self-paced format and the individual attention of skilled instructors. The courses are designed to help students develop speed and accuracy as well as job-level proficiency. Students can work at their own pace to complete assigned work and tests within the semester. Work can be completed in the FLC during various hours of the day or the work can be completed at home, but testing must take place in the FLC. Students are responsible for completing work independently but with instructional help available when needed!

What are Flexible Learning Courses?

The Flexible Learning Courses are an educational alternative designed for students who can master course material without traditional classroom instruction. These flexible 1-credit modular courses are designed to allow students greater control over their learning schedules. Students will be able to progress at the rate of their capabilities and other time commitments. As a general guideline, a 1-credit college-level course requires up to 45 hours to complete including outside reading and homework. The number of hours required to complete a 1-credit module in the FLC will vary depending on each individual student’s prior knowledge and abilities. Successful completion of each course awards college credit, so a student can apply the credits earned towards a degree or certificate.

Tribal Institute Flexible Learning Center Hours

Monday through Friday 8:00AM to 4:30PM
Note: The Coeur d’Alene Department of Education will not be open on Tribal holidays

Tribal Institute Flexible Learning Center Instructors

Kathy Albin (208) 686-0604
Justin Marsh (208) 686-5310

Courses Available Spring 2010

What Courses Are Offered in the Flexible Learning Center?

CAOT 114—Internet 1

CAOT 112—Keyboarding 1

CAOT 113—Keyboarding 2

CAOT 120—Word Processing/Word 1

CAOT 130—Spreadsheets/Excel 1

CAOT 132—Spreadsheets/Excel 3

Note: All coursework must be completed in Microsoft Office 2007 software. Windows coursework requires Windows XP NOT Windows Vista. Transcription courses require specialized software and access to audio files, so coursework must be completed in the FLC.

Web Enhanced Courses

Each Flexible Learning Center course has a companion NIC Course web site where students access the course syllabus, assignments, and testing schedule information. Many assignments are submitted through the companion web site and some theory tests may be administered and graded via the companion web site. FLC instructors will be available to guide students through the web site component of the individual courses.

Register Anytime in the First Ten Weeks!

Students may enroll in the Flexible Learning Courses through the tenth week of the semester under an open entry/open-exit registration system. Check with FLC faculty before registering past the half-way mark of the semester to be sure there is sufficient time for completion.

To add a Flexible Learning Center course(s) through the tenth week of each semester, print and complete the Add/Drop form and take it to the Registrars' Office located in Lee-Kildow Hall. Only a student signature is required on the Add/Drop from.

To withdraw from a course prior to the last date to withdraw, complete the Course Withdrawal form and take it to the Registrars' Office. Refer to the College Calendar for the current semester withdrawal date.