Introduction to Online Learning
EDUC-40989
This course offers an overview of distance learning: its history, current status and future progress. Participants will also receive an introduction to learning theories and be introduced to different types of online teaching course design and educational technologies. Using case studies and a historical perspective of the evolution of online teaching, students will understand the challenges and advantages of establishing a distance learning course or program. The course will discuss course design, development, implementation and evaluation and the concept of building community.
Course Information
Course sessions
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 3/25/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Shondale Cross
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 4/29/2025
Schedule:
Instructor: Amalia Kaufman, M.Ed.
CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education.
Amy Kaufman, M.Ed., is a former Instructional Programs Administrator serving 30 high schools within five comprehensive high school districts. She has been an instructor at the high school, adult school and community college level. Currently, she is a CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education. She has been the Vice President of the California Council on Adult Education - South Coast Section and brings many years of experience as an educator.
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
All course materials are included unless otherwise stated.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 6/24/2025
Schedule:
Instructor:
Shondale Cross
Section ID:
Class type:
This course is entirely web-based and to be completed asynchronously between the published course start and end dates. Synchronous attendance is NOT required.
You will have access to your online course on the published start date OR 1 business day after your enrollment is confirmed if you enroll on or after the published start date.
Textbooks:
No textbook required.
Policies:
- No refunds after: 8/5/2025
Schedule:
Instructor: Amalia Kaufman, M.Ed.
CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education.
Amy Kaufman, M.Ed., is a former Instructional Programs Administrator serving 30 high schools within five comprehensive high school districts. She has been an instructor at the high school, adult school and community college level. Currently, she is a CTE program facilitator and an educational technology designer and developer of online courses for the Orange County Department of Education. She has been the Vice President of the California Council on Adult Education - South Coast Section and brings many years of experience as an educator.
