Introduction to Distance Education

The Introduction to Distance Education course provides five self-paced, online, open-access modules on key topics related to successfully navigating an online learning environment. Included are tutorials on the use of Blackboard (a learning management system); time and resource management when learning online; what to expect in accommodation support and collaboration within an online community; and using online technology tools. Introduction to Distance Education will also address motivation and extending students’ online presence to support their coursework.
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Date:
2016-09-22
Primary Material Type:
Online Course
Other Material Types:
Assessment Tool, Drill and Practice, Online Course Module, Presentation, Quiz/Test, Simulation, Tutorial
Institution:
Kenai Peninsula College/ University of Alaska
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1
Subjects:
Distance learning, navigation, course map, distance education, eLearning, introduction, online learning, online education, online course design, online resources, accommodations for online learning, online technology, tools, resources, synchronous, asynchronous, netiquette, communication, online environment, strategies, motivation, concerns

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

Credit Type:
  • None
Credential Type:
  • None
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Time Required:
3 hours
Language:
English (United States)
Interactivity Type:
Active - requires user to respond to prompts, questions, etc.
Quality Note:
The modules in this course were 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.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • SME Quality Report is posted in Skills Commons
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • Other Rubric
Course Note:
Introduction to Distance Education

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