Distance Education

Fall 2006 Distance Courses from Kodiak College

Kodiak College offers some courses through distance delivery which are available for local students or students outside Kodiak. Registration for these courses can be done online or during walk-in registration at the College.

Course Number	Course Name	CRN	Instructor
CIOS A108	Graphic Design for Computer Applications	77104	K Walker
CIOS A251A	Desktop Publishing: InDesign	77151	K Walker
CIS A105	Introduction to PC & Application Software	77163	K Walker
CIOS A165	Office Procedures	77123	D Canavan

More information about all of these courses can be found in the Course Offering section in the beginning of the Course Schedule. Courses are listed alphabetically by department. Call Jennifer Myrick, Registrar at (907) 486-1235 for more information.

AK ICE – Alaska Internet Course Exchange

These courses are available to students at Kodiak College through various modes of distance delivery from other UA Campuses. Students can sign up for classes online or at the College during walk-in registration. Please contact Kodiak College Registrar, Jenny Myrick at 486-1235 for more information about AK ICE.

Course Number	Course Name	CRN	Instructor	Campus
CHEM A103	Survey of Chemistry	77436	R Amundson	Kenai*
CHEM A103L	Survey of Chemistry Lab	77437	A Veh	Kenai*
CIOS A262A	Professional Development	77335	J Martin	Kenai*

*Kenai Peninsula courses for Fall 2006 start August 28, 2006.

Frequently Asked Questions about Distance Education

What is distance education?

Courses offered by a variety of delivery methods including:

Audio-conference – listening to a class on the phone; students must be available during scheduled class hours
Satellite – watching a class on TV and being able to interact over the phone simultaneously; students must be available during scheduled class hours
Web-based – interaction involves use of Blackboard, a web-based teaching tool, and e-mail; must have access to a computer and internet connection
Correspondence – course materials and assignments are exchanged by mail
Interactive Video – two-way radio transmissions to/from multiple sites

How do I find a course to take via distance education?

Use the Distributed Education Gateway, a database that lists all the distance courses and programs offered in the University of Alaska System
Go to www.distance.alaska.edu to get to the Distributed Education Gateway
Select “Find Courses” on the Distributed Education Gateway home page to look at courses offered through any of the major academic units in the state (UAA, UAF or UAS) and their satellite campuses

Am I allowed to take distance education courses from other UA system campuses?

If you are admitted to Kodiak College or any other UA System school, you may take distance education courses from any UA school, as long as the class does not have restricted enrollment

How do I find out if a degree program I am interested in is offered via distance education?

Choose “Degree Programs” on the Distributed Education Gateway home page to find all the programs available via distance through the University of Alaska System

Click on the link to programs you are interested in for more information including program requirements and advisor names and contact information .

	Distributed Education Gateway
	UA Online
	Center for Distance Education/Independent Learning
	College of Rural and Community Development at UAF
	UAS Distance Education