EDUC 7722 - Distance Learning

Prerequisite: admission to the Sixth Year Certificate in Instructional Technologies & Digital Media Literacy. This course presents a comprehensive overview of contemporary distance-learning technologies, both in the sense of a product and a process. The course deals with a number of theoretical issues and practical considerations for practicing educators and for K-12 students.
Students will explore conceptual frameworks, guiding principles, critical steps, current technologies, and future trends in their respective subject areas and curricula. Students will also use case studies that will contribute to the development of an in-depth understanding of the important issues by relating theoretical explanations to practical challenges in order to create strong distance-learning alternatives.

3 credit hours.