Frequently Asked Questions
Internet (10)
Many students find distance learning a challenging and rewarding educational experience. However, distance learning courses are not for everyone. Depending on their emotional and intellectual maturity level, learning styles, and work habits, some students may need the face-to-face contact and instructor proximity found in the traditional classroom.
Effectiveness studies have been quite consistent in showing that when used in business, military training, and adult learning, there is no significant difference in effectiveness between distance learning and traditional instruction methods, and student attitudes are generally positive about the experience (source: the United States Distance Learning Association).
It allows students at distant locations to access courses and training that would otherwise be unavailable at their schools. Distance learning allows students to reduce the time and cost of travel to a university campus to take a class. It allows school districts to expand their curriculum offerings by sharing classes with other districts and by offering dual/concurrent enrollment courses. Distance learning also provides community members with opportunities to participate in specialized training seminars and to take continuing education courses.
The biggest difference is that you must take a much more active role in your own education. In the distance education environment, you will not be able to sit back passively and expect to pass the course. To get the most out of the course, you must be able to communicate effectively with fellow students and the instructor. Whatever communication technology is being used—ITV, Internet, or Telecourses—you must be prepared to participate.
A distance learning class is one in which the students are geographically separated from the instructor. Distance education courses use a variety of teaching methods, strategies, and technologies. There are Interactive Videoconferencing (ITV) courses, Online courses (taught using the Internet), Telecourses (videotaped lessons) and ‘Hybrid’ courses that combine several different technologies with a traditional face-to-face component.
If a final exam link appears on the Study Plan page of your online course then you must take the final exam and pass it before your online course is complete. Please refer to any special final exam instructions that may appear in your online course.
Students in the state of Florida might be subject to special requirements such as timed final exams or the ability to only launch the final exam one time.
Your online courses are engineered to "remember" where you left off, so you can return to a given section at a later time. Make sure you use the proper “Exit” buttons in the course so that your course is bookmarked properly.
Does my enrollment expire after a certain period of time?
Enter RECampus classroom through our website RECampus Login. Make this page a Favorite for fast access. Your virtual classroom can be found in the "Your REcampus" section prominently displayed on REcampus. After enrolling in an online course, you may click the Online Learning link to the left to view your course list.
Yes. The online enrollment process includes credit card verification. In under a minute, you are approved to start your desired online course(s). You will receive an e-mail confirmation for your records and you may begin the course immediately following registration or at any time you choose.
Online course content mirrors exactly what you would find in our print correspondence courses, with added enhancements. Each course may include additional examples, more detailed coverage of certain topics, and extra questions to help you learn more effectively. The online courses also include a glossary. Like the books used in home study, our online courses are divided into several individual lessons, each containing a set of up-front learning objectives as well as end-of-lesson reviews.
Video Conferencing (10)
A PIP is an acronym for picture-in-picture. It allows a presenter to use a section of the video screen to send a still graphic.
An MCU refers to an H.320 bridge which is used to connect multiple compressed digital videoconference sites. The MCU allows for switching among the videoconference sites.
A point-to-point video conference occurs between two sites. By comparison, a multi-point video conference refers to the use of three or more sites. When multiple sites are involved in a single conference or course, they must be connected by a video bridge (MCU). The DLN system has the ability to do point-to-point conferencing as well as multi-point conferencing.
Many students find distance learning a challenging and rewarding educational experience. However, distance learning courses are not for everyone. Depending on their emotional and intellectual maturity level, learning styles, and work habits, some students may need the face-to-face contact and instructor proximity found in the traditional classroom.
Effectiveness studies have been quite consistent in showing that when used in business, military training, and adult learning, there is no significant difference in effectiveness between distance learning and traditional instruction methods, and student attitudes are generally positive about the experience (source: the United States Distance Learning Association).
It allows students at distant locations to access courses and training that would otherwise be unavailable at their schools. Distance learning allows students to reduce the time and cost of travel to a university campus to take a class. It allows school districts to expand their curriculum offerings by sharing classes with other districts and by offering dual/concurrent enrollment courses. Distance learning also provides community members with opportunities to participate in specialized training seminars and to take continuing education courses.
The biggest difference is that you must take a much more active role in your own education. In the distance education environment, you will not be able to sit back passively and expect to pass the course. To get the most out of the course, you must be able to communicate effectively with fellow students and the instructor. Whatever communication technology is being used—ITV, Internet, or Telecourses—you must be prepared to participate.
A distance learning class is one in which the students are geographically separated from the instructor. Distance education courses use a variety of teaching methods, strategies, and technologies. There are Interactive Videoconferencing (ITV) courses, Online courses (taught using the Internet), Telecourses (videotaped lessons) and ‘Hybrid’ courses that combine several different technologies with a traditional face-to-face component.
If a final exam link appears on the Study Plan page of your online course then you must take the final exam and pass it before your online course is complete. Please refer to any special final exam instructions that may appear in your online course.
Students in the state of Florida might be subject to special requirements such as timed final exams or the ability to only launch the final exam one time.
Online course content mirrors exactly what you would find in our print correspondence courses, with added enhancements. Each course may include additional examples, more detailed coverage of certain topics, and extra questions to help you learn more effectively. The online courses also include a glossary. Like the books used in home study, our online courses are divided into several individual lessons, each containing a set of up-front learning objectives as well as end-of-lesson reviews.
Broker (11)
After completing the post-licensing education requirement during the initial license period, active and inactive licensees must complete at least 14 hours of continuing education during every 2-year license period. Three of the 14 hours must consist of core law. A correspondence and on-line continuing education course is also offered.
Exceptions:
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Active members in good standing with The Florida Bar.
Yes, there is a Sales Associate 45-Hour Post-licensing course new salesperson licensees must complete prior to the first expiration of license (usually 18 months).
New broker licensees are required to take 60-hour (two 30-hour sessions) post licensing course prior to the first expiration of license (usually 18 months).
Exceptions:
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4-year degree in Real Estate
The test is given by Pearson Vue. To Learn more visit their website to find a location near you to complete your fingerprints and to set up your exam once the application has been approved by the DBPR.
The printable application is available from the DBPR's Site.
The application may be sent in prior to, during or after course completion.
You can open your own firm and hire salespersons to work for you.
Florida has mutual recognition with 9 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Brokers and Sales Associates can qualify for an equivalent type license in Florida if they meet the following qualifications:
If a final exam link appears on the Study Plan page of your online course then you must take the final exam and pass it before your online course is complete. Please refer to any special final exam instructions that may appear in your online course.
Students in the state of Florida might be subject to special requirements such as timed final exams or the ability to only launch the final exam one time.
There are several possible reasons why a renewal cannot be performed online: (1) The license is not in a renewal period, (2) Your license has already been renewed through a different course of action (e.g. you mailed back the renewal notice) or (3) there is an outstanding issue with your license that cannot be fully addressed via the Online Services website.
Instructor (1)
"School instructor" means an individual who instructs persons in the classroom in noncredit college courses in a college, university, or community college, or courses in an area technical center or proprietary real estate school. Where the course or courses to be taught are prescribed by the FREC precedent to licensure or renewal as a real estate sales associate or broker, the applicant must certify their competency and obtain an instructor permit by meeting one of the following requirements:
Sales Associate (12)
# Successfully complete a FREC-approved pre-licensing course for sales associates consisting of 63 classroom-hours and covering the topics required by the FREC. The course is valid for licensure purposes for two years after the course completion date. Licensees with a permanent physical disability as defined by FREC may qualify for a correspondence pre-licensing course if unable, due to a permanent physical disability, to attend the site where the course is conducted.
After completing the post-licensing education requirement during the initial license period, active and inactive licensees must complete at least 14 hours of continuing education during every 2-year license period. Three of the 14 hours must consist of core law. A correspondence and on-line continuing education course is also offered.
Exceptions:
*
Active members in good standing with The Florida Bar.
Yes, there is a Sales Associate 45-Hour Post-licensing course new salesperson licensees must complete prior to the first expiration of license (usually 18 months).
New broker licensees are required to take 60-hour (two 30-hour sessions) post licensing course prior to the first expiration of license (usually 18 months).
Exceptions:
*
4-year degree in Real Estate
The test is given by Pearson Vue. To Learn more visit their website to find a location near you to complete your fingerprints and to set up your exam once the application has been approved by the DBPR.
The printable application is available from the DBPR's Site.
The application may be sent in prior to, during or after course completion.
Florida has mutual recognition with 9 states: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Tennessee. Brokers and Sales Associates can qualify for an equivalent type license in Florida if they meet the following qualifications:
You can participate in listing and selling residential, commercial, industrial property, vacant land, business opportunities, timeshares, rent and manage real property as long as you work under the supervision of a licensed real estate broker.
If a final exam link appears on the Study Plan page of your online course then you must take the final exam and pass it before your online course is complete. Please refer to any special final exam instructions that may appear in your online course.
Students in the state of Florida might be subject to special requirements such as timed final exams or the ability to only launch the final exam one time.
There are several possible reasons why a renewal cannot be performed online: (1) The license is not in a renewal period, (2) Your license has already been renewed through a different course of action (e.g. you mailed back the renewal notice) or (3) there is an outstanding issue with your license that cannot be fully addressed via the Online Services website.
