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Introduction to Online Learning

Developed by Diana Chang

This course is part of LEARN NC's catalog of online courses for teachers and administrators. Please see the current offerings at the bottom of this page for information about when it may next be taught.

About this course

  • Audience: teachers,administrators

Disability Statement

If you have a learning or other disability and you want to request special accommodations to ensure equal access to education through LEARN NC, then please contact your instructor. The information that you provide will be kept confidential.

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This course is available to the public schools of North Carolina and may be offered locally or statewide. Learn more

Are you interested in taking an online course, but unsure about where to begin? Maybe you're a little nervous about not seeing your instructor and your classmates in person. If so, Introduction to Online Learning is the course for you.

This course introduces first-time online learners to the characteristics, requirements, tools, and practices of distance learning. You'll learn how to use the discussion forum, participate in a synchronous chat, and review both formal and informal online courses in a welcoming, patient atmosphere. You may also earn 1 CEU credit for completing the course.

Audience

This course is appropriate for teachers of all subjects and grade levels who have not previously taken an online course.

Time commitment

3-4 hours per week

Prerequisites

This course is only appropriate for you if you have not previously taken online courses.

Current offerings

Begins March 2.

This course is open for enrollment. Enroll in this course

Begins April 28.

This course is open for enrollment. Enroll in this course