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This course prepares faculty to teach distance education courses. Participants will address the unique challenges of teaching in distance education environments. Topics include, instructor presence, equity and accessibility, timely feedback, student progress and course management. |
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Students should refer to the link below for minimum technology requirements for distance education courses: https://ccit.dtcc.edu/students/technology-resources/minimum-technology-requirements/
- Demonstrate an understanding of the unique challenges of teaching in a distance education environment.
See Core Curriculum Competencies and Program Graduate Competencies at the end of the syllabus. CCPOs are linked to every competency they develop.
Upon completion of this course, the student will:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the unique challenges of teaching in a distance education environment.
- Demonstrate an understanding of content, structure, and organization of a course.
- Communicate course goals, requirements, and expectations.
- Demonstrate instructor presence in a course that helps guide students toward a positive learning experience and outcome.
- Develop a positive learning environment for diverse populations
- Demonstrate an understanding of timely feedback and turnaround time for grading assessments.
- Demonstrate an understanding of monitoring and managing student progress.
- Contribute to the process of continuous improvement of a course.
The grade will be determined using the Delaware Tech grading system:
| 90 | – | 100 | = | A |
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| 80 | – | 89 | = | B |
| 70 | – | 79 | = | C |
| 0 | – | 69 | = | F |
Students should refer to the Student Handbook for information on the Academic Standing Policy, the Academic Integrity Policy, Student Rights and Responsibilities, and other policies relevant to their academic progress.
Calculated using the following weighted average
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Evaluation Measure |
Percentage of final grade |
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Quizzes |
20% |
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Getting Started Assignment |
8% |
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Course Orientation Assignment |
13% |
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Course Communication Assignment |
13% |
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Accessibility Assignment |
7% |
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Setting Up Your Gradebook Assignment |
13% |
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Progress & Support Assignment |
13% |
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Feedback Assignment |
13% |
- Apply clear and effective communication skills.
- Use critical thinking to solve problems.
- Collaborate to achieve a common goal.
- Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct.
- Use information literacy for effective vocational and/or academic research.
- Apply quantitative reasoning and/or scientific inquiry to solve practical problems.
- Develop and apply a dynamic approach to teaching that is grounded in pedagogical principles and an appreciation for the needs of diverse learners.
- Design and develop learner-centered courses based on sound instructional design principles.
- Apply learner-centered instructional strategies to enhance student engagement, learning, and success.
- Design and implement a variety of formative and summative assessments to evaluate learning, communicate feedback, and guide instruction.
- Leverage appropriate technologies to advance teaching and learning.
- Engage in continuous development to maximize instructional effectiveness.
The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment with the campus Disabilities Support Counselor to request an accommodation needed due to a disability. A listing of campus Disabilities Support Counselors and contact information can be found at the disabilities services web page or visit the campus Advising Center.