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ED100 Introduction to Education

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  • CRN: 20421
  • Credits: 3
  • Locations, days, times, and instructors:
    • Online, Available 24/7
      From April 1 through June 15, 2024, Rosa Rincon

Class materials

Textbooks

No textbooks required

Details about this class

I am Rosa Rincón, the instructor for this class. Introduction to Education provides an overview of the history and current issues in the field of K-12 education.

This is class is fully online, so you may show up to do the work at your convenience. In order for you to have meaningful learning, I encourage you to enter the course at least 2 times a week to work on the content, participate in the discussions, check emails, any new announcement, and calendar postings. 

As your instructor, please know that my first priority is your well-being, so that you are ready to learn. Therefore, if there is anything that is affecting your ability to participate in the class, please do not hesitate to reach out. I am here to support you and I will do my best to connect you to resources.

If you have any questions regarding this class, you may contact me - rosalia.rincon@pcc.edu

This class is recommended as an initial course for those contemplating a career in education. It was also designed to ease the transition of students to college-level study. 

Technology

This class will be offered fully online and you will be using D2L. During this class, you can access the materials at any time and will be able to learn at your own pace.

No show policy

Your instructor can mark you as a "no show" if you do not participate in your class during the first week. This will remove you from the class. It is important to log in as soon as the class starts to see what the participation requirements are.

Online & Remote Teaching Technical Requirements

Please be sure to read the quick guide to Online Learning technical requirements.

Students with disabilities

Students with disabilities should notify their instructor if accommodations are needed to take this class. For information about technologies that help people with disabilities taking Online based classes please visit the Disability Services website.

Online Prerequisite | Start Guide for Online Learning

Before you take your first online class at PCC, you must complete the start guide for online learning. The start guide will help you decide if online classes are right for you. Once you complete the start guide, you will be eligible to register for online classes.

The Start Guide is not required for Remote classes but strongly recommended.