About distance learning at the University
of Delaware
Welcome
to the University of Delaware's distance learning program!
The staff of UD Online is committed to helping you achieve
your educational goals. Look to us for . . .
- Convenience
and flexibility. An award-winning "electronic
campus" connects you to ideas, people, and information.
Registration, classes, discussions with your professor,
research, all can take place when and where you choose.
- World-class
instructional technology. Gain knowledge in your
academic area of study; also gain valuable experience while
you use state-of-the-art online resources and educational
technologies
- Academic
excellence. The University of Delaware offers an
impressive collection of educational resources. Its faculty
includes internationally known scientists, authors, and
teachers, many of whom teach for UD Online each semester.
UD Online
brings the University of Delaware to you. We invite you to
join the thousands of other UD Online students who are continuing
their education at the University of Delaware.
UD
Online = UD
Course
requirements for UD Online/distance learning courses are the
same as for on-campus courses. Participation in a UD Online
course does not affect a student's classification, and there
is no distinction on student transcripts or an earned diploma
between on-campus and UD Online courses and degrees. Only
the delivery format of UD Online courses is different. "I
can tell you that UD Online students are getting exactly the
same version of a course as the in-class students, and they're
responsible for the same information as the on-campus students,"
explains one UD Online instructor.
Distance
learning format
UD Online
students access their courses on the Web through an easy-to-use
course management platform. The University of Delaware uses
WebCT (MyCourses) as the primary course management tool to
deliver UD Online courses. Courses may include all or some
of the following instructional delivery methods: videostreamed
class lectures, video clips, audio components, guided readings,
chatrooms, interactive web activities, and threaded discussions.
In addition, instructors are available to assist students
according to their course policy either in person, via e-mail,
or by phone. A small number of courses require scheduled virtual
class meetings using a microphone and headset, videoconferencing,
or are completely self-directed. These course exceptions are
indicated in the course description.
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