What is e-Learning?
E-Learning includes classes that utilize a learning [course] management system (LMS) to assist with instruction or present classes fully online. e-Learning also supports the integration of technology in the learning environment, use of the Internet as a resource in the classroom, email, compressed/stream video, Web conferencing and other instructional technologies.
Palm Beach State College offers e-Learning classes in both credit and non-credit areas that require few (if any) on-campus meetings. Classes are designed to provide close interaction with instructors while also allowing greater time and space flexibility to serve the students' needs.
Use of course-mail, discussion boards, synchronous online chat rooms, blogs, wikis, Web conferencing, and face-to-face meetings occur to encourage effective communication with students and instructor or student-to-student interaction. These courses are rigorous and cover the same material as on-campus classes. Credits earned though e-Learning course work are transferable and appear on transcripts just like any other class.
Organizational Information
The e-Learning Director supervises the Department and reports directly to the Vice President of e-Learning at Palm Beach State College. The e-Learning Advisory Committee provides opportunities for faculty/instructors and staff to discuss pertinent e-Learning issues and offer guidance to maintain a quality program.