Comparison of different modes of teaching
On Campus, Virtual Campus, Block Mode & Island Campus
| On Campus | Virtual Campus | Block Mode | Island Campus | |
| Teaching | Face to face with teacher, spread over the semester | Face to face with teacher, spread over semester | Face to face with teacher, one semester’s classes in one or two weeks | Face to face with teacher, spread over semester |
| Teachers | Best teachers available in Male’. Usually specialist for each subject | Best teachers available in Male’. Usually specialist for each subject, Same teachers as on campus students | Best teachers available in Male’, but one or two teachers teach all areas. Not specialists | Only teachers available locally. One teacher teach many subjects, Not Specialists |
| Tutorials | Regular weekly tutorials for each subject | Regular weekly tutorials for each subject, same as on campus | Condensed tutorials during block, some online chat/email support | Same teachers give tutorial support |
| Library and material | Library materials available on campus, access to internet sources, accessed during work times | Same materials as on campus available through portal accessed 24hr, 7 days a week. access to internet sources | Access to limited materials by way of handouts only | Access to limited materials by way of handouts only, accessed during work hours |
| Group work | Group work with teachers and among students | Group work with teachers and among students in different locations. | Limited group work during block time only. Limited student interaction | Group work with teachers and among students |
| Costs | Fees + Cost of living in Male’ | Fees only. No travel costs for classes or exams. | Fees + travel to Male’ and living costs + Exam travel | Fees only |
| Study Environment | Living and study space cramped in Male’. Stressful living. | Living and study space not cramped. | Living and study space not cramped. But difficulties and stress during block travel | Living and study space not cramped. |
| Access to teachers | Easy access; 3 times a week | Easy access; 3 times a week | Access generally limited to block periods only | Easy access |
| Working while studying | Possible only for those who work in Male’ | Can study and work at the same time. | Leave from work required to attend blocks | No difficulties |
| MQA Approval | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |