Introduction to Distance Education Module 1 - Welcome to Distance Education

Bieniek, Dr. Valri

In this module you will... recognize key components and terms associated with a distance education course and review basic navigation skills using the Blackboard Learning Mangement System (LMS). Contents of this module... Section 1: Overview - Distance Education, Section 2: Key Terms and Definition, Section 3: Blackboard - Basic Skills, Credits and Acknowledgements, Online Survey.

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Date:: 2012-07-01
Primary Material Type:: Online Course Module
Institution:: Kenai Peninsula College/ University of Alaska
Project Name:: Beyond Anchorage: Expanding Developmental and Workforce Education
Funding Source:: TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:: Distance learning, distance education, eLearning, navigation, introduction, online learning, online education

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:: Architectural Design firms USKH; Harvey H. Hightower, Architect; DOWL HKM; and UMIAQ
Industry Sector:: Developmental Education
Occupation:: All Occupations (00-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Educational Use:: Enable students to gain an understanding of the distance education course environment and practice using the skills required to be successful.
Time Required:: 30 minutes.
Language:: en_US
Interactivity Type:: active
Quality Note:: This module was subjected to four formal reviews: two by non-course related instructional design professionals, one by a non-author grant personnel and one by a single reviewer external to the grant.
Course Note:: Introduction to Distance Education
Derivative Work from Other's Materials:: https://www.softchalkcloud.com/lesson/serve/VcKht827SMyn9O/html

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