My Studies at the University of Maryland University College (UMUC)
The following section provides details on the courses taken at UMUC and the disciplines learned in each. Each contributed to the Masters in Distance Education and E-learning program that I enrolled in.
In addition, there are papers and other materials available for reading. Click Learn More under each course to review them.
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DEPM 604 Management and Leadership in Distance Education & E-learning
An introduction to the organization, management, and administration of distance education and e-learning training programs and systems. Topics include management theory and practice, organizational behavior and change, leadership roles and styles, and planning and policy. Discussion covers education and training in academic and corporate settings and the knowledge and skills necessary for a distance education practitioner to function effectively in either type of organizational environment.
OMDE 608 Learner Support in Distance Education and Training
An introduction to the theories and concepts of support for learners in distance education and training. The various types of learner support including tutoring and teaching; advising and counseling; and library, registrarial, and other administrative services are examined. Discussion addresses management issues, such as planning, organizational models, staffing and staff development, designing services to meet learner needs, serving special groups, and evaluation and applied research.
Developed by Joachim Hasebrook of Germany.) An examination of the use of digital media in a variety of educational settings to identify properties, strengths, and weaknesses of multimedia in different learning contexts. Basic psychological processes of perception, understanding, and learning are introduced. Focus is on multimedia and instructional design for online learning systems, such as Web-based training. Hands-on experiences with several multimedia and online learning and information systems are provided.
DETT 607 Instructional Design and Course Development in Distance Education & E-learning
An examination of the instructional design process, its history and place in today's course development efforts, and the use of instructional design components in practice. Emphasis is on the nature of learning and the requirements for effective instruction. The theoretical underpinnings of learning are explored and applied to the design of a prototype classroom. Management issues surrounding course and curriculum development efforts are discussed, and a comprehensive curriculum management plan is developed.