Introduction to Distance Education

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Keywords

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

Project

Authors

Date Submitted

2016-09-22

Material Type

Online Course

Secondary Material Type

Assessment Tool
Drill and Practice
Online Course Module
Presentation
Quiz/Test
Simulation
Tutorial

Institution

Kenai Peninsula College/ University of Alaska

Industry Partner

Architectural Design firms USKH; Harvey H. Hightower, Architect; DOWL HKM; and UMIAQ

License

CC BY

Funding Source

TAACCCT Round 1

Additional Public Access

Abstract

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.

Industry (NAISC)

Developmental Education

Occupation (SOC)

All Occupations (00-0000)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Credit Type

Credential Type

None

Educational Level

1st year Community College or equivalent

Skill Level

Quality Assurance Organization