1.0 Introduction

The SDCCD Distance Education Handbook has been compiled through a collaborative effort by the Districtwide Distance Education Steering Committee, Faculty Mentors, and the SDCCD Online Learning Pathways staff.

The Handbook is meant to provide faculty with guidelines in developing online courses following best practices and to provide resources regarding Federal and State Regulations, ACCJC Standards for Distance Education, and related SDCCD Board Policies and Procedures.

The Handbook is posted on SDCCD Distance Education Handbook Links to an external site..

 

Brian Weston M.P.A
Dean, Online & Distributed Learning SDCCD Online Learning Pathways

SDCCD Online Learning Pathways (SDOLP) was created in 2001 as part of a District Technology Innovation Grant. The then president of Miramar College was coordinator of the grant and formed a steering committee. The steering committee assisted in the hiring of a dean, instructional designer, and an administrative assistant. The new dean worked with faculty and administrators to guide the direction of SDOLP.

Today, SDCCD Online Learning Pathways continues to expand the support faculty receive through the 8,000+ classes, 800 online certificates awarded, and over 2,000 workshop attendees throughout the 20/21 academic year. The mission of SDOLP is to provide distance education faculty and students with resources and to grow the number of online courses in the district. SDCCD Online Learning Pathways adheres to the following core values and services to assure distance education quality:

1. To provide high-quality instructional services to our teaching-learning community - the faculty, staff, and students of City, Mesa, Miramar, and Continuing Education.

2. To foster instructional leadership in the adoption of best practices for the use of technology to promote educational effectiveness.

3. To promote quality innovative approaches to teaching and learning via technology-mediated instruction.

With the continued support from faculty and administrators, SDCCD Online Learning Pathways has developed the Online Faculty Certificate Program, workshops, and summits for distance education. The Districtwide Distance Education Steering Committee continues to help guide SDOLP, promote online learning, and provide recommendations for distance education.