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      Welcome to Introduction to Distance Education

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  • Welcome to Distance Education

    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.

  • Succeeding in Distance Education

    Learning Objective: Students will identify tasks and resources that support strategies for succeeding in a distance education course. Contents of this module... Section 1: Managing Your Time in Your Online Class, Section 2: Understanding Online Course Design, Section 3: Finding Online Resources, Section 4: Special Accommodations For Online Learning

  • Using Online Technology Tools

    Learning Objective: Students will identify online technology tools and resources to support learning in a synchronous and asynchronous environment. Contents of this module... Section 1: Synchronous and Asynchronous Technologies, Section 2: Blackboard - Advanced Skills, Credits and Acknowledgements, Online Survey.

  • Distance Education - Community and Communication

    Learning Objective: Students will identify online technology tools and resources to support learning in a synchronous and asynchronous environment. Contents of this module... Section 1: Communicating in an Online Environment Section 2: Online Netiquette

  • What's Next?

    Learning Objective: Students will identify strategies for addressing issues of motivation and collaboration in a distance education course. Contents of this module... Section 1: Things to Consider Section 2: Applying What You Know