MED 622 Distance Enabling Education Technologies

Students will learn evidence-supported practices for employing distance-enabling technologies in education settings. Students will apply these practices while learning to use asynchronous distance enabling technologies including virtual learning networks, digital interactives, and learning managements systems as well as synchronous distance education technologies including live streaming and virtual collaboration. Students will also explore the legal and ethical implications of distance learning as well as techniques to differentiate instruction for diverse learners while employing distance-enabling technologies. (3 credits)