3.00 Credits
The emphasis of the course is to prepare educators to incorporate distance education technologies, as well as teaching and learning strategies, into a learning environment. With guidance from the instructor, students will construct a theoretical foundation and rationale for utilizing distance learning and develop practical, hand-on skills for effectively working within a distance-learning environment. The role of technology in delivering distance learning courses is examined, as well as issues related to designing, organizing and managing distance education activities for a diverse population.