Distance Course Request - Definitions

Create a new Web course

A new Web course may be a new section of a course that has already been developed or a course that has never been taught on-line. The course will be developed in the PCC course management system (Blackboard CE), using a new, empty course shell. The course will be delivered it fully on-line, with no or minimal required on-campus attendance, and in the case of minimal on-campus attendance, with clearly defined alternatives for students to complete the entire course at a distance.

SAC Approval

All new distance learning courses must be approved by the appropriate SAC for distance delivery, and it is the responsibility of the Division Dean to verify that approval has been granted. 

Revise an Existing on-line course

Using an existing PCC on-line course the instructor will perform extensive revisions to the content, learning activities, and other course elements. This option is available for courses that were developed over three years ago and those that are in rapidly changing fields where content has changed substantially.

Take over an existing Web course with minimal changes

Using an existing on-line course the instructor updates the syllabus, course calendar and personal information. Some minor adjustments may be made to assignments and assessments.

Other Requests

Other commonly requested types of online development are listed below. In the space provided describe the type of development project you are requesting:

Create a web component for a Telecourse, ITV course, or Classroom /Web Course.

 Using a Blackboard shell the instructor creates an on-line course that provides course information, learning activities, and student interaction that replaces or substantially adds to the content of the primary mode of instruction. This does not include campus based classes that use MyPCC course tools or Blackboard to supplement classroom instruction.

Create multimedia elements for a course

Using audio, video or Web conferencing technologies supported by PCC instructors create original resources for inclusion in a Blackboard course. Technologies include media site video, IP video, Elluminate, Pod casting.

Review and adopt a new Telecourse

The instructor reviews new video lessons, text and study guide, and any other materials in a new or replacement telecourse, and makes an adoption recommendation.