DISTANCE LEARNING (ONLINE) COURSES

Topics:
  • Information About Distance Learning Courses
  • Steps To Enroll In a Distance Learning Course
      - Online Course List
  • Steps To Start a Distance Learning Course
  • Frequently Asked Questions

INFORMATION ABOUT DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES

The CAOS department offers many distance learning (online) courses.  These online courses are designed for students who are too busy or are otherwise not able to come to the De Anza campus to take courses.  You may complete all of these courses at home. If you do not have access to a computer and the Internet, you should take the self-paced version or lecture of the course instead.

Please note that the procedures for working in an online course may be very different than the self-paced course procedures. Each online instructor determines course procedures and materials. Follow the steps below to learn how to enroll and start an online course. (See FAQ's)

STEPS TO ENROLL IN A DISTANCE LEARNING (ONLINE) COURSE

1. Find the list of online courses
Online courses generally end with a "Z" extension. (Example: CAOS 112I-64Z). Go to http://deanza.edu/distance/. At the distance learning Web site, click on Schedule of Classes link. Scroll down to see the list of online courses and write down the Course Call number. For quick reference of available CAOS online courses, click Distance Learning (online) Course List link.

2. Enroll in the course
Register online or use the STAR telephone registration system. Open and closed class information is available through STAR or the online registration system. Keep in mind that online courses do NOT have open enrollment like CAOS self-paced classes. To add a course after the quarter begins, email the instructor for that course.

STEPS TO START A DISTANCE LEARNING (ONLINE) COURSE

Each online instructor determines course procedures and materials.

1. Online Orientation
Go to the Distance Learning home page, http://deanza.edu/distance/, click on "Online Orientations" link to find out if an On-campus or an Online Orientation is needed for the course you are enrolled.

Note: Self-paced online orientation is different from Distance Learning orientation.

2. Online Syllabus
Go to the Distance Learning home page, http://deanza.edu/distance/, click on "Online Syllabi" link. The syllabus may instruct you how to start your course or contact the instructor through email.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How do I contact my instructor if I need help?

Check the Online Syllabus (see above) or contact the Distance Learning Center at (408) 864-8969 or email: information@distance.fhda.edu

How do I purchase my textbooks and other materials for the class?

Your instructor should provide this information.

Can I do my work in the CAOS lab?

Ask your instructor, however, staff in the CAOS lab can not assist with course questions.

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