Online
Courses are delivered on the Internet by Web-based software

Streaming media
If you watch the course live via streaming media, you may use live chat to participate. You may watch archived lectures if that is more convenient.

Pre-recorded media including videotape and DVD

CD
Access courses from a CD drive on your computer.

Two-way video
The Iowa Communications Network (ICN) is a fiber optic network that connects learning centers throughout Iowa.
Iowa State uses an Internet-based video conferencing system, Polycom.

DMACC, Ankeny campus and in Des Moines, plus other locations
Iowa State instructors drive to Ankeny to teach courses on the Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC) campus.
In the summer, many short workshops are offered on campus in Ames.