Distance Education

Welcome to The Distance Education Office

Santiago Canyon College is committed to using technology to increase student success by removing barriers that limit access to learning. We are committed to using innovative technologies that promote learning, increase motivation, connect us as a community, and develop exercises that allow students to apply, analyze, evaluate, and create.

24/7 Canvas Support (Student & Faculty): (844) 629-6834

<span></span><main> <section> <h2>DE FAQs</h2> <h3 role="tab" id="ui-id-1" aria-controls="ui-id-2" aria-selected="true" aria-expanded="true" tabindex="0"><span></span><span></span>What is Distance Education?</h3> <p>According to the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, “Distance education is defined, for the purpose of accreditation review as a formal interaction which uses one or more technologies to deliver instruction to students who are separated from the instructor and which supports regular and substantive interaction between the students and instructor, either synchronously or asynchronously. Distance education often incorporates technologies such as the internet; one-way and two-way transmissions through open broadcast, closed circuit, cable, microwave, broadband lines, fiber optics, satellite, or wireless communications devices; audio conferencing; or videocassettes, DVDs, and CD-ROMs, in conjunction with any of the other technologies." <br><br>In short, Distance Education classes are regular college credit classes that are delivered using internet technologies through our Learning Management System, Canvas. Distance Learning classes typically have a more flexible schedule and require a lot of reading and interaction with your instructor and peers through chat rooms, discussion boards, and other communication technologies. These regular interactions will help to support learning at a distance. <br></p> <h3 role="tab" id="ui-id-3" aria-controls="ui-id-4" aria-selected="false" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1"><span></span><span></span>How do Distance Education classes work?</h3> <p>Distance Education classes are regular college credit classes that are delivered using internet technologies through our Learning Management System, Canvas. Distance Education classes typically have a more flexible schedule and require a lot of reading and interaction and communication with your instructor and peers. Distance Education instructors will communicate with their students on campus, by telephone, or via email, to discuss concerns or questions which may develop during the course. Instructors will interact with students through chat rooms, discussion boards, and other communication technologies. Online courses require students to have access to a computer with an individual email account and access to the Internet. <br></p> <h3 role="tab" id="ui-id-5" aria-controls="ui-id-6" aria-selected="false" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1"><span></span><span></span>How do I take and online class?</h3> <p>Online students must have access to a computer with Internet access. We currently recommend that you have two browsers, such as Mozilla Firefox (Mac or PC), Safari (Mac), and/or Google Chrome (Mac or PC). You will communicate with your instructor electronically via email, a discussion board, and through assignments through Canvas. Your instructor will deliver electronic lectures and assignments but will also initiate contact with you by responding to discussion posts, providing assignment feedback, and monitoring your course progress and course interaction. In addition, students can telephone the instructor or come to campus during designated office hours, if desired. Make sure you check your professor's Syllabus for detailed information on how they prefer to be contacted.  <br><br></p> <h3 role="tab" id="ui-id-7" aria-controls="ui-id-8" aria-selected="false" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1"><span></span><span></span>How much do online classes cost?</h3> <p>Online and Hybrid classes cost the same as traditional lecture classes. <br></p> <h3 role="tab" id="ui-id-9" aria-controls="ui-id-10" aria-selected="false" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1"><span></span><span></span>How do I register for an online class?</h3> <p>Registering for online or hybrid classes is the same as registering for traditional lecture classes.<br></p> <h3 role="tab" id="ui-id-11" aria-controls="ui-id-12" aria-selected="false" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1"><span></span><span></span>When will I see my class in Canvas?</h3> <p>You can find information, compare prices, and order your books online through our <a href="http://www.donbookstore.com/hawk/">Bookstore</a>.<br></p> <h3 role="tab" id="ui-id-13" aria-controls="ui-id-14" aria-selected="false" aria-expanded="false" tabindex="-1"><span></span><span></span>How can I find out about specific course requirments and books?</h3> <p>Enrollment in Canvas  for each of your classes happens automatically. If you have added your course after the initial enrollment period, you will be automatically enrolled into Canvas, for that added class, typically within 12 hours. You will need to log in to Canvas using your WebAdvisor ID and password to gain access to Canvas for your classes. Each of your professors will determine when/if their Canvas class is visible to you. Your professor may hide their Canvas site until the start of the semester.<br></p> </section> </main>

Distance Education

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