Distance Education Instructor Support and Guidelines


Below are links to useful topics pertaining to the instruction of distance education courses. Potential distance learning instructors for the Oceanographic Center are asked in particular to read the OC best practices guide, the I-Zone course content development timeframe, and to complete the Course Planning Form. For additional information, contact "Jane Dougan" <douganj barney nova fred edu>

NSU Oceanographic Center best practices guide for distance learning course instructors
I-Zone Course Content Development Timeframe
NSUOC Distance Education Course Planning Form
SACS Best Practices for electronically offered programs (PDF format)
Michigan Virtual University Standards for Quality Online Courses
SACS Distance Education Definition and Principles Policy Statement (PDF format)
I-Zone resources for course development
Relevant on-line publications and organizations